Oak Dining Room Furniture

If you have invested in some oak dining room furniture, then you want those pieces to last for a long time, and in the same condition as you bought them. To achieve this goal, it is imperative that you take the proper care and precautions in the placement, maintenance, and use of your oak dining room furniture. Here are some ways to make sure that your furniture will last a lifetime. 

First of all, ensure that whatever distributor you purchase your oak dining room furniture from provides you with a list of approved cleaning products. If you obtain your furniture new, also be sure to inquire about a manufacturer’s insurance policy or distributor’s coverage. Often, the distributor will offer a long-term guarantee for repairs to damaged furniture. Distributors may also offer an insurance warranty that will cover defects not included in the manufacturer’s warranty, such as defects in the finish (including flaking, blistering, checking, and peeling of veneers), and defects in structural frames and assembled joints, warping, and defective workmanship in the assembly.

The next step to ensure a lasting life in peak condition of your oak dining room furniture is its placement within your household. Do not keep your furniture in an area that is subject to large changes in terms of heat and cold. Avoid areas that are overly moist and overly dry- if you live in an area with dry conditions, place a humidifier in the room with your oak dining room furniture.

The best way to keep your oak dining room furniture looking new is to prevent accidents. When dining at your oak set, always use tablemats and cloths. Ensure that any hot drinks are placed on coasters to prevent the heat from damaging the wood. Should a spill occur, wipe it up immediately to make sure that it soaks into the wood as little as possible.

Finally, remember that accidents will happen, but the care of your new solid oak furniture is very different from the care required by less expensive material, and using everyday cleaning products may tarnish the finish or even eat at the wood itself. Most dealers recommend polishing your oak dining room furniture with a well-known brand of beeswax, applied with a brush or cloth. After allowing the polish a drying time of around 20 minutes, buff the surface with a clean cotton cloth. This process should be repeated frequently for the first few years after buying your oak dining room furniture, and thereafter as required, with six months the bare minimum. If damage occurs due to heat or water, rubbing grain-wise with a fine steel wool or sandpaper will usually treat it. After the stain is out, make sure to re-apply the Beeswax.

Following some simple steps will ensure that the life of your oak dining furniture is a long one, and that your oak dining room furniture retains its brand-new look forever.