Chairs made out of hardwood are common outdoor pieces of furniture because wood chairs provide tropical tranquil ambiance when placed on the patio and garden. The typical tropical hardwood tree specie used for manufacturing outdoor chairs is the Tectona grandis or teak. Teak is a native of countries in South and Southeast Asia, but Africa and the Caribbean have started cultivating the same. At present, there are already plantation grown teak markets in South and Central America. This information verifies the continuous worldwide popularity of teak furniture.
Wood chairs made of teak are robust pieces because they can withstand all weather conditions and they have a natural resistance to decay. In short, they are low maintenance pieces of furniture. Cleaning a teak wood chair only requires a damp cloth soaked in mild oil-based soap and water, and gentle wiping. After wiping the furniture with damp cloth, wipe it again with a dry cloth this time. For long-lasting maintenance, you may wipe the surface of the chair with teak oil to give it a smooth finish. But do you know that a teak furniture is considered a gold standard for outdoor furniture? It somehow became a symbol of status because of its expensive cost in the market. And so, as an alternative, the wood furniture industry had resorted to other solid wood types to manufacture affordable pieces. Some of the common hardwoods used for wood chair manufacturing are mahogany, oak, maple, cherry, poplar, and Narra from Asia. Unlike teak wood, these hardwoods are susceptible to moisture, which may affect the overall condition of the material after a while. They need regular cleaning and maintenance to preserve the quality of the wood. But, what if in unexpected circumstances there are stains and discoloration on your wood chair, how do you clean it?
Below are simple tips on how to clean wood chairs.
1. The safest way to cover any stains or discoloration on the wood furniture is by refinishing its coating. But, make sure to refinish only the affected area by its depth. Do not apply too much to avoid the appearance of bulges.
2. If you need to treat oiled woods with stain, use a soft cloth with toothpaste or baking soda and rub it against the stained area.
3. For wood chair with varnish or lacquer finish, simply use a dry soft cloth and wipe the furniture at least twice a week. Use a cotton-based glove when cleaning so that you won’t leave any fingerprints.
4. If you want your polished wood chair to have a glossy finish, sprinkle cornstarch onto the surface and rub them using a dry soft cloth until you attain the desirable glossy look.
All things considered, regardless of whether a chair is made of the luxurious teak or rosewood, or the common oak wood, wood furniture is not difficult to clean and maintain that is why it still remains a top choice of home fixture.