How to care for natural wood furniture: tips and life hacks from Arven
In this article, we will share expert tips and life hacks from Arven, a leading online store of natural wood furniture in Vienna, on how to effectively care for wooden furniture at home.
Natural wood furniture is an investment for years that requires careful maintenance. To preserve the natural beauty, texture and durability of wooden products, it is important to know how to properly clean them, protect them from environmental influences and restore them when necessary.
1. Care basics: what you need to know about wood
Arven furniture is made of high quality wood (oak, beech, ash) treated with natural oils and waxes. This eco-friendly coating allows the wood to breathe, but requires special care:
2. Daily and weekly care
4. Care products: what Arven recommends
At Arven, we use and recommend only environmentally friendly wood care products that do not contain harmful chemicals:
5. What NOT to do
Conclusions.
Solid wood furniture is not just a functional piece of furniture, but a real living structure that reacts to the environment. Proper care will preserve its beauty and quality for many years. At Arven, we create furniture that serves generations - so let's take care of it together!
💡 A rven's advice: get a separate set of wood care products and carry out light "maintenance" of the furniture 1-2 times a year - this will significantly extend the service life.
Arven is an eco-friendly furniture online store in Austria. Order quality directly from Vienna arven.at
Would you like to know more about caring for specific furniture or wood types? Contact us and we'll help you find the right product and advice for your bedroom, living room or nursery.
1. Care basics: what you need to know about wood
Arven furniture is made of high quality wood (oak, beech, ash) treated with natural oils and waxes. This eco-friendly coating allows the wood to breathe, but requires special care:
- Avoid excessive moisture. The tree does not like water. Do not place flower pots without stands and do not leave wet cloths on the surface.
- Do not use aggressive chemicals. Products containing ammonia, alcohol or abrasives can damage the surface and discolour the wood.
- Protect from ultraviolet light. Direct sunlight can cause discolouration of the wood. Place furniture away from windows or use curtains/blinds.
2. Daily and weekly care
- Wipe off dust with a soft, dry cloth. A flannel or microfibre cloth is ideal. This prevents scratches.
- Only damp clean if necessary. Use a slightly dampened (not wet!) cloth and then wipe dry immediately.
- Avoid excessive moisture in the room. Use humidifiers in winter and ventilate the room in summer - a stable humidity of 40-60% helps to keep the wood in perfect condition.
- Oil for maintenance - every 6-12 months. Renewal of the oil coating helps to preserve the colour depth and protects the surface from drying out. Use natural oils (linseed oil, teak oil or special furniture oils).
- Removing stains:
- Water: glass marks can be removed by wiping lightly with a mixture of baking soda and water or using a soft cloth with a few drops of toothpaste (no abrasive!).
- Grease: Sprinkle a little corn or potato starch over the stain, leave it on for a few hours, then remove and wipe with a damp cloth.
- To restore shine: make a mixture of 1 part lemon juice and 2 parts olive oil. Wipe the surface with a soft cloth - the wood will come to life right before your eyes.
- For scratches: use wax pencils in the appropriate colour or rub walnut oil into the scratch - its natural oil will temporarily mask the defect.
4. Care products: what Arven recommends
At Arven, we use and recommend only environmentally friendly wood care products that do not contain harmful chemicals:
- Öl-Wachs Pflege (Austria): a versatile natural oil with beeswax, ideal for Arven furniture.
- Saicos Furniture Care Oil: an environmentally certified product for regular oil renewal.
- Borma Wachs: suitable for repairing scratches, glossing and restoring surfaces without losing their natural texture.
- Ecoline Cleaner: a water-based product for gentle cleaning of surfaces treated with natural oils.
5. What NOT to do
- Do not place hot objects directly on wooden tables (use coasters).
- Do not clean wooden furniture with soapy water or glass/plastic cleaners.
- Do not use abrasive sponges, stiff brushes or sandpaper unnecessarily.
- Do not polish the lacquered surface with oil - it has other care needs.
Conclusions.
Solid wood furniture is not just a functional piece of furniture, but a real living structure that reacts to the environment. Proper care will preserve its beauty and quality for many years. At Arven, we create furniture that serves generations - so let's take care of it together!
💡 A rven's advice: get a separate set of wood care products and carry out light "maintenance" of the furniture 1-2 times a year - this will significantly extend the service life.
Arven is an eco-friendly furniture online store in Austria. Order quality directly from Vienna arven.at
Would you like to know more about caring for specific furniture or wood types? Contact us and we'll help you find the right product and advice for your bedroom, living room or nursery.
