| Caring for solid wood wardrobes is not a difficult task | | | | Protect your solid wood wardrobes with a good wax |
| if the wardrobes are made of the right wood to | | | | or perhaps paint. If you use paint, make sure it is the |
| start with. Oak, maple, poplar, cherry, and teak are | | | | proper kind for this project. Lacquered wardrobes are |
| wonderful woods. There are flimsy materials that will | | | | beautiful. Furniture oil or lemon oil can be painted onto |
| not hold up including cheap pine, so be careful of the | | | | the wood. You can seal the wood with natural Tung |
| type of pine when you order wardrobes or buy | | | | Oil, which can also include carnauba wax. Apply it |
| them locally. | | | | lightly, let it set for about six hours, and repeat. Tung |
| Antique or solid pine wardrobes, on the other hand, | | | | Oil is also the safest one to use as there are no |
| are well worth the expenditure. They have withstood | | | | harmful fumes. |
| the passage of time and have style as well as history | | | | A Furniture Cream that has been around for many |
| and stability. Antiques were much better made and | | | | long years is made by Parker & Bailey. It has been |
| are more sturdy and durable than much modern-day | | | | used by antique experts and furniture restorers |
| furniture. It can stand much more wear and tear and | | | | because of its wonderful rejuvenating results and |
| is able to last a lifetime and continue to be passed | | | | also because it does not contain harmful silicones, |
| along through the generations. | | | | flammable solvents, or dulling waxes. |
| You need to clean such solid wood wardrobes | | | | You can also use Pledge Natural Beauty to shine and |
| frequently. A good polish brings out the wooden | | | | refresh your solid wood. It has an Anti-Dust formula |
| finish and shine. Often a damp cloth and a mild wood | | | | that removes dust, dirt, and even common allergens. |
| cleaner is all that is needed. Some people have used | | | | It protects against water damage and leaves no |
| Murphy's Oil soap with great success, but be sure to | | | | waxy build up. It is perfect for quick cleaning and |
| be careful and use a very light touch with a fine | | | | comes in an aerosol can or handy disposable wipes. |
| grade steel wool pad. | | | | |