How to protect furniture from moisture?You need to know 4 points and tips
In response to the problem of how to maintain the furniture, in the summer, many furniture brands will receive feedback from consumers that the furniture in the home is mildewed. Many people will think that this is a problem with the quality of the furniture. In fact, this is the understanding. The misunderstanding, summer is the key season for furniture maintenance. As long as the method is right, it can completely avoid the damp and mildew of the furniture, the three essentials of the anti-moisture and anti-mildew of the solid wood furniture and how to choose the desiccant.
Essentials one:
Keeping the furniture ventilated and ventilated, the furniture maintenance expert said that the solid wood furniture should be kept ventilated and ventilated, and the wooden furniture should be kept at a distance of 1 cm from the wall. Especially the wardrobe, because the wardrobe is generally closed, can not be effectively ventilated and ventilated, so always open the cabinet door to make it ventilated and breathable. To remind consumers, “the days of blowing the south wind are the days of dehumidification.” When the humid air strikes, don’t think about opening the window, because the air from the southerze is the most humid, so, thousand Always remember to close the windows in your home, especially the windows facing south and southeast. In addition, consumers should be reminded that the north window cannot be opened, because the building in the north of the house will also reflect the air from the south. Moreover, the air humidity is higher in the morning and evening, so it is necessary to close the doors and windows in time to prevent water vapor from penetrating into every corner of the home. It is recommended to open doors and windows at noon and afternoon.
Essentials 2:
Solid wood furniture should use special care products in the wet summer in the maintenance of solid wood furniture should be more careful, otherwise it will bring double damage to the furniture. There are two kinds of solid wood homes. The traditional solid wood furniture generally has no paint layer on the surface, just hot wax. This practice is more popular in Europe, and now the domestic new solid wood furniture surface is protected by large paint or varnish. The maintenance point of solid wood furniture is to maintain the gloss. On weekdays, special furniture cleaners, furniture waxes or solid wood essential oils are evenly applied to the surface of the furniture, and then gently wiped, otherwise the paint film will be destroyed to reduce the protection of the furniture. Never wash furniture with soapy water, detergent or water, or rub it hard, which can damage the furniture surface. If there is moisture infiltrated, the additive in the previous stage has not completely evaporated, and it is not moldy, but once the additive is volatilized, the moisture of the wet cloth will cause the mold of the furniture, and the furniture of the home may have the annual Huangmei Tiandu. Mildew” one.
Essentials 3:
The main task of moisture-proof work is “dehumidification”. The main work of dehumidification is dehumidification. Since the log furniture itself has the function of automatically adjusting the humidity, it is not recommended to dehumidify frequently. Usually it can be dehumidified once a month. However, if the vicinity of the home is a wet area, the interval and number of dehumidification should be increased to prevent the furniture from becoming moldy.
TIPS:
■Damp-proof three-axe air-conditioning dehumidification: In a room where the space is not particularly large, the door window is closed, and the effect of dehumidification is quite obvious. The premise of air-conditioning dehumidification is that the cooling temperature must be lower than room temperature to be effective. Intermittent ventilation: The afternoon is the best time. On rainy days, the doors and windows facing south or southeast are closed to reduce water vapor entering the room. At noon, the outside air humidity is at its highest value. It is not advisable to open the window. In the afternoon or evening, when the climate is relatively dry, open the window to adjust the indoor air. Lime moisture absorption: In the rainy days, the lime can be wrapped in cloth or sacks and placed indoors to keep the indoor air dry.
■ moisture-proof small game moisture-proof bead wardrobe dehumidification necessary. Commonly used absorbent products on the market, generally silica gel desiccant, calcium chloride desiccant as the main content, most of them also added flavor ingredients, so the dehumidification, aroma, anti-mildew, deodorant and other functions in one. Moisture-proof beads are mostly used for moisture absorption in wardrobes and shoe cabinets. Just put it in the cabinet when you use it. The moisture-proof beads have the best sealing effect. The content is mainly based on water-absorbent resin. After absorbing water, it becomes frosty and does not easily break into pieces. The scope of use is also wider. In addition to clothing, leather goods, stamps, cameras, pianos, computers, audio and video, etc. can be found to help dehumidify. If placed in a confined space, the moisture absorption effect is better.
Solid wood furniture
After the wooden furniture is damp, small water droplets will appear on the surface, and it will be irritated when it is dried. If it is pure solid wood furniture, there may be cases of falling off, whitening, etc., and the wooden door will burst and deform.
Measures: Solid wood furniture should pay special attention to waterproof when used in wet weather. Install waterproof pads under the furniture legs that are easy to absorb water, and keep the ventilation distance close to the walls of the outer wall and bathroom. It is a better method to spread moisture on the surface of solid wood furniture with absorbent paper, which can effectively solve the problem of moisture protection of solid wood furniture.
plate-type furniture
The interface of the panel furniture will expand and deform due to moisture, and even crack.
Measures: Put the moisture-proof bag to relieve the moisture of the plate furniture, and pay attention to the position of the interface. Do not stick to the ground or the wall.
Leather furniture
The leather of the leather furniture will be cold and hard after being damp, and some non-ventilated surfaces may even have mildew spots, which may cause deformation or fading of the leather surface.
Measures: If the surface of the leather furniture has produced moisture, it can be wiped off with a soft dry cloth. The mildew can be removed with a mildew remover and then coated with leather maintenance oil. After each cleaning, the surface of the leather furniture is smeared with special oyster sauce, lanolin, leather oil, etc. For the leather sofa, the dehumidifying effect of the desiccant is good, and some desiccant can be considered to keep dry.
Iron furniture
Tide of tide index: five stars
Metal handrails or feet are prone to rust, especially if the surface of iron furniture fades and spots appear.
Measures: Metal furniture should always be scrubbed with tarpaulin and mild detergent, and should not be used in a humid environment. Wipe clean first, and maintain oil on the surface. If rusting has occurred, first use a toothbrush to rub the rust inhibitor and then wipe it with a dry cloth.
Fabric furniture
Tide of tide index: five stars
Cloth furniture is easy to absorb dust in spring, and it will absorb moisture when it returns to the south, and it will be affected by moisture.
Measure: The fabric sofa should use a special vacuum cleaner to absorb the dust on the surface, and use a hair dryer to dry the wet area. It is best to use a sofa towel with good water absorption to prevent moisture.
Rattan furniture
Tide of tide index: four stars
If the rattan furniture is damp or absorbs excessive moisture, it will become soft, loose in structure and drooping in plane.
Measures: Rattan furniture rattan is prone to mold and mold, and becomes black after mold. It can be cleaned with salt water and well ventilated. Do not expose it to sun in the hot sun after washing to prevent deformation or breakage.
