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{"id":1504,"date":"2016-06-25T16:00:32","date_gmt":"2016-06-25T16:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/?p=1504"},"modified":"2019-05-08T21:07:12","modified_gmt":"2019-05-08T21:07:12","slug":"wood-furniture-enemies-and-how-to-take-care-of-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/25\/wood-furniture-enemies-and-how-to-take-care-of-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Wood Furniture Enemies (And How to Take Care of Them)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_1505\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" ><a href=\"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2016\/06\/BLOG-9.-ffdm-raylen-vineyards.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1505\" src=\"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2016\/06\/BLOG-9.-ffdm-raylen-vineyards.jpg\" alt=\"FFDM's RayLen Vineyards\" width=\"392\" height=\"538\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">FFDM&#8217;s RayLen Vineyards<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Do you agree that furniture and wooden things are very much a part of man\u2019s everyday life? Some are used for functional reasons such as the dining table and the chairs that are paired with it. Others are used for aesthetic reasons like those antique carvings and sculptures. Still others are simply used for symbolic or sentimental reasons such as an heirloom chest and other collectibles. Speak of heirloom pieces, most of these \u2013 if you have keenly made observations \u2013 are made of wood. Whatever the purpose of each wooden furniture piece, one thing is certain about each one of them \u2013 they need to be properly cared for.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Damages Are Preventable<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is a total waste to see fine wooden pieces go to waste all because the owners did not care for them. There are many forms of damages or destruction that can actually be prevented. As the furniture owner, you have a huge amount of influence on how your furniture would eventually end up.<\/p>\n<p>Misunderstanding the use or nature of wooden objects can sometimes lead to damage. Other causes could be the poorly-controlled environment specifically regarding humidity, temperature and lighting. Carelessness, of course, can also lead to furniture damage.<\/p>\n<p>But all wooden things degrade, right? Sure. While this is so, the processes of destruction can be substantially slowed down. What you need to do is to apply certain principles of care as well as maintenance.<\/p>\n<p>So what should you do? Keep in mind that there is no <em>perfect <\/em>environment for any furniture made of wood. There are different conditions under which a certain furniture can deteriorate over time. Just like other materials, there is a so-called <em>optimal <\/em>environment that can provide the best balance for wooden furniture. This optimal environment is at 40\u00ba Fahrenheit with about 50% relative humidity. It is also advisable that the furniture be free from constant contact and in a chamber that is not constantly exposed to light. Now, having read these conditions, do you think it\u2019s feasible to have a wooden furniture used?<\/p>\n<p>The least that a wooden furniture owner could do is to try to minimize the effects of temperature, humidity and light on his prized piece.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1506\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" ><a href=\"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2016\/06\/BLOG-9.-Hooker-Furniture-Bedroom-True-Vintage-Dresser.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1506\" src=\"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2016\/06\/BLOG-9.-Hooker-Furniture-Bedroom-True-Vintage-Dresser-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Hooker Furniture Bedroom True Vintage Dresser\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hooker Furniture Bedroom True Vintage Dresser<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Light<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The easiest environmental problem that you can resolve with regard to furniture damage is that of light.\u00a0 Light interacts with anything that it illuminates, thus, it can damage furniture surfaces over time. The amount of damage is dependent on the color and intensity of the light used. The brighter the light, the more damage it could cause. Light damage often comes in the form of discolored surfaces. These, however, can be easily solved by installing screens, curtains and other types of window treatments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Humidity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Humidity constantly changes, hence, it continually pushes and pulls on wooden objects. This issue can be solved by dehumidifying during summer and humidifying during the winter season. Raising temperature tends to lower the humidity and a lowered temperature does the opposite.<\/p>\n<p>Use humidistat to keep your wooden furniture intact.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Biopredation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Microorganisms and small animals can also attack wood. Wood\u2019s eternal enemies are rodents, insects, and fungi. Keep a close watch over your furniture and make sure that you and your family members do not leave food or anything that can lure these animals to your furniture.<\/p>\n<p>If you see any exit holes on your wooden furniture, then it is probable that termites are starting to infest it. Fumigate if necessary. As for mold, fungi, and mildew, they can be kept at bay if you stain your wooden furniture. Make sure also that moisture is kept out.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fire<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fire is something that may be accidental but it can cause the most damage in one instant. To avoid the occurrence of fire, be sure to keep hot items off the furniture or even near it. Steaming tureens, irons, even coffee mugs should be kept away.<\/p>\n<p>Keep caring for wood furniture and you would enjoy it for a very long time. Who knows, your grandchildren might even get to inherit it from you?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you agree that furniture and wooden things are very much a part of man\u2019s everyday life? Some are used for functional reasons such as the dining table and the chairs that are paired with it. Others are used for aesthetic reasons like those antique carvings and sculptures. 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