High-quality wooden furniture and surfaces can retain their integrity and strength for life. Sometimes even a beautiful and valuable piece of furniture can become a precious family heirloom. But in order to preserve over time, each piece of furniture needs certain care to protect it as much as possible from scratches, abrasions and fading of the color. In the following lines we have prepared important tips to keep your furniture and surfaces clean and healthy, even for future generations.

General care for wooden surfaces

It is up to you to preserve the integrity of the furniture in your home and workplace. Timber must be handled carefully because it remains alive, even after processing. In general, wood is a very strong, natural material that does not require too much care, because in nature trees are exposed to all kinds of raw conditions. For this reason, sometimes it is enough to regularly clean wooden furniture with a soft cloth. To keep them intact, avoid placing hot objects, such as those with pointed edges or parts that could stain the surface. For even greater protection, use suitable guides to protect the wood and enhance its luster.

Care for wooden surfaces according to their type

Varnished wooden surface

Varnished wooden surface is more resistant to any type of dirt. Dirt can be removed by wiping with a damp and clean microfiber. However, it is good to be careful with components made of oak and ash, which may have open pores. They are not wiped with damp cloths, as this will cause dust to enter the pores of the wood. You can also use a suitable cleaning product that is specifically designed for lacquered wooden surfaces and furniture.

Laminated board

The care of the laminated type of boards requires special attention. In case you do not want to affect the original color of the material, you should not expose the laminated surfaces to direct sunlight. Standard cleaning products can be used to sanitize these boards, but they must not contain abrasive particles, bleach, acid or nitrogen-based solvents, etc. They can scratch and damage the wood. Clean the laminated surface with a soft cloth or cloth using a detergent, remove excess water and dry well. It is very important to remove any moisture from the laminated material, because this will prevent swelling and deterioration of the wood.

In addition to the maintenance and cleaning with detergents, it is important to be careful when treating the board with objects such as porcelain dishes that can scratch it. You can place a pad between the surface and the dish to eliminate the possibility of unwanted scratches. It is not recommended to place hot dishes directly on the laminated board.

MDF and Chipboard

One of the easiest to maintain are chipboards. Their advantage is that they have a laminated coating, which has the following properties: antibacterial, antistatic action and possible treatment with various preparations. Our advice here is to be careful not to let water enter through the cracks of the individual furniture and floor elements, because it is possible for the material to deform and swell. Good drying is important for chipboard surfaces.

MDF materials are cleaned just like those made of chipboard, you just have to be a little more careful, because these surfaces are easier to damage. In case the MDF board is painted, then the wiping should be done with a soft cloth on which there is a cleaning agent. The advantage of MDF is that it is more resistant to moisture and mold. For this reason, it can be used for the manufacture of furniture designed for wetter rooms such as bathrooms. The coating is also resistant to corrosion and does not change color if exposed to sunlight, in addition, does not retain static electricity.

MDF and chipboard surfaces must not be treated with abrasives or chlorine-containing ones. Wax-based products can be used to polish the surface, removing dirt and leaving no greasy marks.

Suitable detergents for wooden furniture and surfaces

Our advice is to use suitable products for cleaning furniture and wooden surfaces, which will not damage the integrity, will remove dirt, stains, dust and polish. If you want to have a visible effect after using a polishing agent, it is necessary to cover the surface of the furniture evenly with the product, but without applying too much and without strong pressure. Processing can be repeated according to the instructions on the label. Finally, you will get the necessary shine, and the surface will become more resistant to dirt.

To achieve purity, glossy effect and protection of wooden furniture and surfaces, we, from Pachico, recommend the use of 3 items from our product range.

• Decide LUX Orange, which is created according to all current requirements and based on the latest recipes in the field of cleaning various types of lacquered wooden surfaces, laminate flooring and more. It can be used daily by diluting 50 ml. of the product in 2 liters of water. And in case stubborn stains need to be treated, the product is applied undiluted. The composition includes orange oil, which gives a pleasant aroma, in addition there is a wax for a long-lasting glossy film.

• CRYSTAL is another product from Pachico’s portfolio that you can use for lacquered wood to polish to perfection. The working solution is prepared as follows: 15 – 30 ml. of the preparation are diluted in 5 liters of water. In case of a small dirty surface, you can put 1-2 drops on a kitchen sponge and clean directly.

• Detergent that you can apply to parquet and wooden doors is DEOFRESH. It is suitable for daily cleaning, has a lasting aroma and most importantly – creates a protective film that protects the surface for a long time. Depending on the pollution and hardness of the water, 50 – 200 ml. of the detergent is diluted in about 10 liters of water, this is a ratio of 1:50 to 1: 200. The surface to be treated is wiped with a mop or cloth soaked in the solution without rinsing or drying afterwards.

Taking constant and appropriate care of your wooden furniture and surfaces is not difficult and does not take much time. At the same time, your efforts will be rewarded with a home or office filled with beautiful wooden furniture and surfaces that look as good as the day you bought them.