Caring for oak furniture - Oak Furniture UK

 

Oak is one of the most popular materials for many furniture pieces today. With its hard wearing qualities as well as its bold beauty and aesthetic appeal, oak furniture is certainly a good option for your home. Oak is a material that is very durable and long lasting, however, just like all materials it requires a little bit of TLC from time to time, to keep it looking as good as new. It’s not difficult to care for oak, however it is important to keep on top of it, as this way you can rest assured that your oak pieces will last for many years to come and prolong its beauty.

 

Oak Furniture Care Tips:

 

 

 

    • First things first, keeping on top of regular, light dusting with a soft cloth will ensure that your oak furniture looks fresh, new and clean, which will help emphasise the character and style of the pieces and prevent the dust from creating a dull look to the furniture.

 

    • If your furniture happens to have small areas of dirt, use a damp cloth to remove the dirt, and follow this up with a soft cloth to gently dry the area you have cleaned.

 

    • Try not to position your oak furniture too close to any heat sources, such as radiators or fires, as this will cause issues with your oaks appearance. Don’t place your oak in direct sunlight either, as this will cause your oak furniture to bleach and the colour will begin to fade. When it comes to having items placed onto your oak furniture, try and reshuffle them as frequently as you can, as you don’t want any light or heat to create marks where your items have been placed, as this can often be difficult amend.

 

    • If you spill on your oak furniture, try and mop up the liquid as soon as possible, then wipe the surface clean with a damp cloth as this will remove any sticky residue. Once you have cleaned your surface, dry the area with a soft cloth and buffer out any excess water.

 

    • Try to always use placemats and coasters on your oak furniture pieces such as an oak dining table, as this will avoid scratches, marks, and heat rings from plates or mugs. Similarly, if you have house plants or table displays, you may want to position these on some placemats or coasters too, as again this will prevent them from causing any damage to the furniture.

 

    • Avoid nail polish remover at all costs. Nail polish remover is a very strong substance that will instantly stain and bleach your oak furniture and once this has happened, you will require specialist help to put the piece back to its original state.

 

    • Keep your oak furniture pieces approximately 25mm away from the wall that they are positioned by, as this will enable the air to flow properly between the furniture and wall and will keep your oak at a suitable temperature to keep it looking fabulous.

 

By introducing oak to your home, you’re instantly adding more character and style. Oak is a material that changes with age, however it becomes more aesthetically appealing too. As long as you keep up with a few care tasks, your oak furniture will last you for many years to come, and keeps its beauty too.