Kitchen furniture care rules
Furniture is an important part of a functional, practical and comfortable kitchen. In modern stores, you can buy kitchen sets of different models and manufacturers, equipping the room to your liking.
With proper regular care and following simple rules, the furniture will be in order and delight you for a long time.
What is contraindicated to use for the care of furniture in the kitchen
Housewives daily struggle in the kitchen with grease, limescale, soot, dust.
To remove stains from the surface of furniture made of any materials, it is not recommended to use:
- Cleaning agents (soda, powder, solvent, alkali, acid) that corrode the coating.
- Hard scrapers, scourers with metal fibers that scratch the surface, making it dull and accessible for further contamination.
The correct approach to processing the coating determines the safety of the headset. The choice of detergents is necessary depending on the characteristics of the material from which the surface to be treated is made.
Before use, check its effect, drip the substance onto an inconspicuous area.
Rules for the care of kitchen furniture, depending on its coverage
It is necessary to transport furniture very carefully so as not to damage the coating (scratches, chips), which is very difficult to get rid of, and sometimes almost impossible.
The functionality and service life of the kitchen depends on compliance with the following general rules:
- temperature regime in the room (from +10 to + 25 degrees);
- humidity in the room should be within normal limits;
- the presence of good ventilation;
- exclude exposure to steam, high temperatures, mechanical damage.
If these conditions are violated, deformation, swelling, delamination of the surface of kitchen furniture is possible. To preserve the beauty of texture and color, you need an individual approach and optimal ways of caring for the coating.
Natural wood
Natural wood furniture is unique, fascinates with beauty and requires special care. How to properly care for wooden furniture in the kitchen and keep its original appearance?
Wipe dust from wood products along the lines of the natural pattern, removing dirt from the coating. Wood is able to absorb moisture, changing color and deforming. To avoid this, if necessary, you need to ventilate the room in summer, use a humidifier in winter, excluding direct sunlight on the headset.
The wooden facade is covered with a special wax, therefore cleaning the surface with washable vacuum cleaners or steam generators is not recommended and must be wiped with a dry cloth after damp cleaning.
Use a soft cloth or suede and detergents containing wax, silicone, oils for care.Fresh stains must be removed immediately with a napkin so that they do not stick into the wood.
MDF
Consider the rules of caring for kitchen units made of MDF (fiberboard), affordable. This material has a number of advantages (environmentally friendly, practical, durable); furniture facades are made from it.
Matte facades can be washed, wiped with various detergents, except for chlorine-containing ones, from which scratches remain and the appearance and color deteriorate. Prohibited to use polishes, wax. Caring for furniture made of MDF with a glossy finish has its own characteristics.
Use a soft material, polish, window cleaner, wet wipes (alcohol-free), warm water for cleaning and wipe the surface dry after finishing. After removing the protective film from the surface, it is advisable not to clean for a month.
From prolonged exposure to water, high humidity, use of a steam cleaner, the film peels off, swelling, swelling and shortens the life of the furniture, so it is not recommended to use them.
Veneer
Veneered furniture has an attractive look like natural wood. In its manufacture, plates of shavings are used with an array glued to them and covered with varnish at the top. You need to take care of her very carefully.
Here are some tips to help keep your headset looking shiny:
- the installation of furniture items should be carried out away from heating devices (fireplace, radiators), so that delamination, deformation does not occur;
- avoid the appearance of dried, old stains;
- to give gloss, shine, use polishes (silicone - protection from moisture, wax - from dust, oil allows you to hide small scratches);
- do wet cleaning with a soft cloth soaked in soapy water, moving along the fibers, wiping dry the glossy surface (we eliminate streaks).
Other types
A modern and simple solution, combined with exclusivity, are kitchens with aluminum fronts, made in the color of wood, metal or other shades. The matte surface looks original, suitable for classic and modern styles.
It has the following advantages:
- resistant to external factors (moisture, scratches, blows are not afraid of it);
- durability, appearance practically does not change over time;
- the possibility of combining with other materials (wood, MDF);
- affordable price;
- does not require special care.
Folk ways of caring for kitchen furniture
The following methods are effective folk remedies for the care of kitchen sets:
- dilute vodka or alcohol with water in a 1: 1 ratio;
- dilute ammonia (1 tbsp. l) in water (1 liter).
These products can leave streaks on the glossy surface and must be applied carefully. A safe and harmless method is to use a small amount of lemon juice, vinegar and alcohol to remove grease from the white coating.
A liquid made from apple cider vinegar mixed with vodka is good for regular use and the kitchen will shine clean. Soap diluted in warm water is the easiest method that is always at hand.
All of the above recommendations will help you avoid problems in the care of furniture and make your stay in the kitchen area comfortable.
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