The warm weather is coming and with it, the annual tradition of spring cleaning. This is the very best time of year to look around your home and target the key areas that may need some maintenance. Getting rid of clutter and junk is only one facet of a complete spring cleaning, however. Consider all the wood in your home and needs a good polishing, making it beautiful again for one of the best times of year for entertaining and enjoying the space. Here are some tips to bring out the natural luster of your home’s doors, frames, and other woodwork!
Spring Cleaning is a great time to give your wood the proper care.
Cleaning and Polishing the Proper Way
Although you may be quick to tackle the task of getting your wood gleaming and beautiful again, be sure you take the proper measures in careful cleaning like the pros. Thorough cleaning of your home’s doors, frames, and tabletops will keep them looking beautiful and sturdy for years to come, so it’s always worth the extra effort to learn a few procedures and use the right chemicals and tools. While following the proper guidelines will always increase the longevity of your doors, frames, tables, and windows, disregard for the proper cleaning methods can cause quick damage.
If you’ve made sure that your home’s woodwork was initially given a dependable sealcoat and proper finish, it should already be smooth and in good shape to keep out the worst forms of dirt and grime that could lead to deterioration. For this, a good dusting may be the simple solution, but it’s best to use a static duster, which is a much more thorough way to truly get rid of the dust build-up rather than sending it back into the air where it can land on other objects. Next, use a emulsion non-solvent cleaner to gently wipe down the woodwork and dry with a clean, lint-free cloth. Harsh brushes or dirty rags have a very frequent tendency to leave behind small scratches or uneven polish streaks. If you’re comfortable enough to continue to polish the wood yourself, be sure to get a specially formulated wood polish.
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