Inspection and quarantine teaches you how to buy solid wood furniture and maintenance

Summer is coming, the weather is hot, and the maintenance of solid wood furniture is crucial. So how do consumers buy and maintain?

Solid wood furniture is characterized by the natural nature of health and environmental protection, plus the feeling of comfortable, durable and durable, in line with the modern people's advocating "return to nature" decoration concept. Summer is coming, the weather is hot, and the maintenance of solid wood furniture is crucial. So how do consumers buy and maintain?

Performance indicators of solid wood furniture

The performance indicators of solid wood furniture generally include appearance, wood moisture content, physical and chemical properties of paint film, mechanical properties, and harmful chemicals.

The appearance index mainly requires that there should be no wood with cracks in the furniture. The appearance should be free of decaying materials. The slightly decayed area of ​​the inner surface should not exceed 20% of the area of ​​the parts. For dead knots, holes, skins and resin roads, the gum road should be carried out. Repair processing, the number of defects does not exceed 4, and the internal table does not exceed 6.

The wood moisture content index can not be ignored, the key factors of the intrinsic quality of solid wood furniture are mainly wood moisture content and dry stress. When the wood product reaches the equilibrium moisture content, it helps to reduce the quality problems such as cracking and deformation of the wood product. Therefore, the furniture wood should be dried.

Identification of solid wood furniture

Nowadays, the market is full of all kinds of furniture with "all solid wood" as the selling point. In fact, some are just solid wood frames, and the rest are artificial boards. So how do you tell? The simple distinction is to see if the main components of the furniture are all solid wood materials. When consumers buy furniture, they must first ask the type of furniture that the merchant purchases, and then must carefully check whether the main components of the furniture are solid wood.

As for whether the parts are solid wood, consumers can identify them by looking at the texture. Real solid wood furniture rarely has perfect texture, while “pseudo-solid wood” furniture texture lines are more regular. Second, find the slot. Generally, furniture will be equipped with holes for grooving and fitting hardware. These places usually have no decoration on the surface. It is easier to see the inside of the plate, and it can be judged whether it is solid wood. Three smells. Most solid woods have the natural aroma of trees, while some artificial boards have a strong pungent odor and a similar scent.

In addition, consumers should choose the products produced by regular manufacturers when choosing furniture. When signing a purchase contract, carefully review the contents of the contract text. The contract text must indicate the main and auxiliary materials of the furniture, preferably specific to each component, can not write solid wood furniture in general, and should indicate the specific tree species (scientific name) and the type of solid wood furniture. If possible, let the merchant issue a corresponding test report.

Maintenance of solid wood furniture

The daily maintenance of solid wood furniture is directly related to the length of its service life. Inspection and quarantine tells you how to maintain solid wood furniture.

First, always remove dust. Regularly wipe off the surface dust with a soft cotton soft cloth to avoid scratching the surface. At regular intervals, wipe the dust from the furniture with a wet cotton thread that has been wrung out to prevent moisture from remaining in the furniture. Dry the surface with a clean, dry, soft cotton cloth. Take care to avoid stains with alcohol, benzine or other chemical solvents.

Second, it is necessary to prevent moisture and heat. In an environment that is too humid, the solid wood is warped due to expansion, for example, the drawer becomes difficult to open and close. Placement in the heat source or air conditioning tuyere can also cause the furniture to dry and so on. Of course, don't let the furniture be exposed to direct sunlight for a long time. When it is exposed to the sun, the ultraviolet rays will cause fine cracks on the surface of the coating or cause fading and blackening.

Third, always wax and clean. Water wax, bright wax, beeswax and other protective waxes can be selected for maintenance. Before waxing, the cloth should be lightly dusted, then wiped with a clean cotton cloth and evenly wiped on the surface of the furniture. The wax layer should not be too thick, and the wood grain can be clearly visible. Usually it can be waxed once every six months.