How to preserve the natural beauty of your wooden products?

Choosing wooden products for our home and kitchen is a step towards a sustainable lifestyle. This not only helps our home look charming but also helps nature to breathe. Wooden products are beautiful, appealing, and give a rustic charm to a sustainable home. Both wood and wooden products are naturally durable and long-lasting. But they may get dull or lose their natural beauty after some time, if not taken care of or maintained. To make sure that wooden products last longer, they need to be protected and need some care. With the number of benefits they have on our health and environment, there are some simple rules we need to follow to preserve their natural beauty. So, rather than buying new products and increasing our carbon footprints, here are some ways to preserve the natural beauty of our wooden products.

While a dishwasher is of great luxury, it is highly recommended NOT to use it for your wooden products. Enormous heat may crack the wooden product and leave it swollen. The heat may cause the wood to warp, splinter, and break. If you want your wooden products to last longer, do not use a dishwasher to wash them.

2. Use warm water and mild soap to wash them

Take a soft cloth and damp it in warm water with mild soap, use the cloth to rub the wooden product with gentle hands. This method will not let your product lose its charm and leave it as good as new. Then take a dry cloth and wipe out any moisture the product may have.

3. Use natural mineral oils or wax to polish them

To preserve the natural finish of the products, use mineral oils or wax to polish them. After oiling the wooden product, take a cloth to remove excess oil from the surface. The unnecessary layering of oil will only lead to more dirt and dust which will eventually lead to scratches. Use a cloth to rub the oil on the surface of the wood with gentle hands. Don’t rub the surface too hard, this may result in discoloration. Apply at least 2-3 coats of oil for longer preservation. Keep the original finish of your product live by rewaxing them from time to time.

4. Let them air dry

Let them dry naturally, do not use dryers or heaters to dry them. Heat may take away the natural finish of the products. If exposed to direct heat, the wood may lose its shape and may lose its beauty.

5. Don't expose them to direct sunlight or heat

This is one of the most crucial points to remember. Protect your wooden pieces from heat, and light. Exposure to direct sunlight may lead to discoloration and can damage the wood. Controlling these factors will help your wooden products to last longer.

6. Remove unpleasant odor

The older the wood gets; it starts giving an unpleasant smell, or it can also absorb the odor of the products kept on it. To avoid that odor and make the wooden products smell fresh, you can sprinkle some baking powder that absorbs the odor and leave it overnight, then wipe it off in the morning or vacuum it up. You can also use a dishwashing liquid, but remember to completely wring it off before wiping and then quickly use a dry cloth to absorb the moisture. It will make your products smell fresh and remove the unpleasant odor.

6. Water and wood are not a good combination

Wood and excess water are not suitable for each other. Don't soak them for an extended period of time. Exposure to excess water may lead the wooden product to swell and lose its shape. Protect the wood from moisture or water to increase the lifetime of wooden products.

7. Dust them regularly

The dust buildup may cause scratches over the wooden surface. Dust the products with a dry cloth to minimize the dust buildup every few days. Using a damp cloth is the best way to remove dirt as it doesn’t leave extra moisture on the wood which is harmful. This will prevent the dirt from accumulating on the product and save your time to deep clean. 

These are some ways to preserve the natural beauty of your wooden products, making them durable and long-lasting. If you are looking for wooden products to enhance the beauty of your house, shop here.