5 Tips to Maintain Your Tasmanian Oak Furniture
Tasmanian oak furniture is beautiful and hard wearing, but like any natural timber product, it does some occasional maintenance to keep it in the best condition. When you invest in high quality furniture you want a product that will be functional, look amazing and last for a long time. In this article, we will share five tips that will help you to protect your natural timber furniture. 1. Keep it Clean Many people use commercial dusting sprays and polishing products to keep their natural timber furniture clean and shiny. This is a bad idea, although you will get a quick shine it will start to diminish, and your furniture will look dull. The silicon and other chemicals in these types of products actually attract dust, and over time a significant amount of dirt can build up on your surfaces. The best way to clean Tasmanian oak furniture is to clean the dust off with a damp soft cotton cloth and then use a dry soft cotton cloth to buff the surface dry. This should be done at least once per fortnight for the very best results, and it will help to protect your furniture. 2. Avoid Exposure to Sunlight If you expose your natural timber furniture to direct sunlight for extended periods of time, it will result in “spotting.� This is a technical term that refers to the formation of dark and bright spots across the furniture cross section. This is often seen on dining tables that are kept near windows with no protection from ultraviolet rays. The best way to deal with this issue is to fit window treatments and/or cover the table with a