How to Treat Wooden Furniture

Wooden furniture, with its natural beauty and durability, can be an investment that lasts for generations. However, to ensure that the wood remains functional and beautiful, it requires proper care and treatment. Below, we’ll guide you through how to best treat your wooden furniture so it retains its durability and structure for many years to come.

Regular Cleaning

The first step in maintaining wooden furniture is keeping it free from dust and dirt, as over time this can cause unnecessary wear on the surface and give the wood a dull appearance.

Use a soft, dry cloth to remove dust. If the furniture is particularly dirty, you can slightly dampen the cloth with water to tackle more stubborn residues. However, it’s important not to soak wooden furniture, as excess moisture can damage the wood over time.

For deeper cleaning, you can use our range of wood soaps, which help clean the surface without aggressive chemicals, ensuring the wood maintains its natural oils and strength.

Regular Care with Wood Oil

Wood oil is an excellent way to care for and protect your wooden furniture. It penetrates the structure of the material and provides a protective layer against dirt, moisture, and wear.

There are many different types of wood oil available, so it’s important to choose the right one depending on the type of wooden furniture you have.

We recommend our universal indoor wood oil Oil Plus 2C as well as our universal outdoor oil DuroGrit. Both are produced with environmentally friendly ingredients and nourish the wood while providing the protection it needs.

Before applying wood oil, ensure that the furniture is clean and completely dry. Then use a wide brush to apply the oil in small sections, distributing it evenly across the surface. Both of our oils are designed to require only a single coat for optimal effect. The treatment can be repeated as needed throughout the year to maintain the wood’s health and beauty.

Protection Against Sunlight

The sun’s UV rays can have a damaging effect on wooden furniture, especially if it is placed near windows or outdoors. Prolonged exposure can cause the wood to fade, dry out, and in worst cases, crack.

To protect your wooden furniture, choose a treatment that includes UV protection. This is especially important for outdoor wooden furniture, which benefits greatly from a dedicated outdoor wood oil that provides optimal protection against sunlight.

We recommend our outdoor wood oil DuroGrit, which has built-in UV protection to ensure your wooden furniture is safeguarded against both the sun’s rays and changing weather conditions.

Avoid Moisture and Temperature Changes

Moisture is one of the biggest enemies of wooden furniture. Too much moisture can cause the wood to swell, while too little can cause it to crack. Wooden furniture should therefore not be placed in areas with high humidity without proper protection.

Our indoor and outdoor wood oils provide the necessary barrier against moisture, allowing you to safely use wooden furniture outdoors or in rooms such as bathrooms where humidity levels are typically higher.

Regular Treatment of Wooden Furniture

Treating wooden furniture requires regular care and attention to ensure your pieces remain beautiful and functional for many years. Regardless of the treatment method you choose, proper maintenance not only protects the wood from moisture, temperature changes, and sunlight, but also enhances its natural beauty.