Warm, wooden tables are undoubtedly the charming asset of a well-appointed kitchen or dining room. Their noble and robust material also gives them excellent durability… provided they are maintained carefully! In fact, we do not clean raw solid wood like waxed or varnished wood, and vice versa. Everyone has their specificities and needs that we present to you today to preserve all their beauty over time and allow you to enjoy them for as long as possible. In short, if you were wondering how to clean, protect and remove a solid wood table, you have come to the right place.
How to protect your wooden table?
Whether it has a raw, varnished or waxed finish, wood is sensitive to heat. Indeed, an atmosphere that is too hot can dry out, deform, or even crack this material. It is therefore essential to choose a location far from a radiator for your furniture and to protect it from too hot dishes or the hot teapot with a trivet. Also be careful with excessive solar exposure which can discolor the wood over the years.
Your solid wood dining room table will also be susceptible to humidity, water and grease which will require a immediate cleaning and wipingotherwise quick, so as not to get into the grooves of the wood. Finally, don’t confuse your table top with a cutting board if you don’t want to find it covered in knife scratches!
How to clean your solid wood table?
In the case of a waxed or varnished table, we bans the use of chemicals in favor of more natural cleaning products. Generally, a simple dusting with a damp microfiber cloth to better capture the dust will be more than enough on a daily basis. Add to this a beeswax polish once or twice a year to polish the furniture, always using a soft, lint-free cloth. In the case of raw wood, wash in soapy water with black soap or Marseille soap. Here use a soft brush to clean the table, then rinse and dry the surface well.
How to react in the event of a stain?
When dealing with liquids, act quickly by wiping off any traces of moisture or sprinkling flour to absorb any water. Then, the removal of stubborn stains will also depend on the type of wood: a mixture of linseed oil and turpentine on varnished wood, a mixture of lukewarm water and soap (black or Marseille) for a waxed table and gentle sanding for a rough table.