1. There are two types of solid wood furniture now. Traditional hardwood furniture generally has no paint layer on the surface, only hot wax. The surface of newly produced hardwood or other solid wood furniture is protected with large paint or varnish. The maintenance methods for solid wood furniture with different treatments vary.

Solid wood contains water. When the air humidity is too low, hardwood furniture will shrink, and when it is too high, it will expand. Generally, solid wood furniture has a rise and fall layer during production, but when using and placing it, attention should be paid not to place it in places that are too damp or too dry, such as near high-temperature and high heat areas such as furnace heating, or in excessively damp basements, to avoid mold or cracking.

If it is a bungalow or a low lying house, the furniture legs should be appropriately raised when the ground is damp, otherwise the legs are easily corroded by moisture.

4. When moving or moving furniture, it should be handled with care and not pulled forcefully to avoid damaging the mortise and tenon structure. Tables and chairs cannot be lifted from the top, as they are prone to falling off. They should be lifted from both sides of the table and under the chair surface. It is best to remove the cabinet door before lifting the cabinet, which can reduce weight and prevent the cabinet door from moving. If you need to move particularly heavy furniture, you can use a soft rope to put it under the furniture chassis and lift it before moving.

5. Avoid placing excessively heavy items on the surface of furniture for a long time, especially televisions, fish tanks, etc., which can cause deformation of the furniture. It is not advisable to lay non breathable materials such as plastic cloth on the desktop.

If the floor in the room is uneven, it can cause furniture to deform over time. To avoid this, use small wooden pieces to level it.

7. Never use a damp or rough cloth to wipe furniture, especially old furniture. Use a clean and soft pure cotton cloth, add a little furniture wax or walnut oil after a period of time, and gently rub back and forth along the wood grain.

8. The surface of furniture should avoid rubbing against hard objects to avoid damaging the paint and wood surface texture. When placing decorative items such as porcelain and copper, special care should be taken, preferably with a soft cloth.

9. Avoid placing furniture in front of large glass windows facing south, as prolonged direct sunlight can cause furniture to become too dry and fade.

10. Hot water cups and other items should not be placed directly on the surface of furniture, as they may leave marks that are difficult to remove. Colored liquids, such as ink, should be absolutely avoided from spilling on the desktop.