Furniture is subject to
wear and tear everyday. No matter how careful we are
while using furniture it does get damaged. Here are a
few tips on how to restore furniture and remove simple
small damages.
When the furniture is damaged by water, dry
the piece properly by putting it in a warm area with steady
temperature and good air circulation. If the area is too hot
the wood will crack, as it will dry rapidly. If the area is
cold then the wood will dry slowly and mold can grow on the
wood. Dry the piece as soon as water damage occurs. Do not
delay, as water will seep through the wood causing more
damage.
Remove white spots using a buffing solution
made of toothpaste and baking soda, by mixing them in equal
quantities. Wet a clean cotton cloth in this solution and rub
on the area. Then buff the area with another cloth. If this
does not remove the spots then hire a professional to remove
it.
Black spots on furniture shows that water has
seeped through the finish, into the wood and has lead to the
growth of mildew. Strip the finish and bleach the wood to kill
the mildew and then reapply finish. Sometimes professional
help may be needed.
For furniture with buckled veneer using a
hypodermic syringe needle inject based blue diluted with 10
percent water between the furniture base and the buckled
veneer. Fasten veneer to the piece using plastic sheet with a
block of wood on top of the veneer. Allow it to dry well
before removing the block.
Furniture that has been damaged by fire and
has small-localized burns restore by applying profession
refinisher to the area with a swab of cotton. Remove burnt
piece with penknife. Apply clear finish to the area in small
quantities until the area matches the rest of the furniture.
To remove the smell of smoke from drawers or
cabinet, put air freshener inside the furniture. The wood will
absorb the perfume of the freshener.
