How to deal with moldy furniture

If the weather is humid and it rains all the time, and there is a south wind, then many families will find that the furniture in their homes is moldy, making it uncomfortable to live in. However, many people do not know and understand how to effectively deal with moldy furniture. Therefore, we will analyze and introduce in detail how to correctly deal with moldy furniture.

You can put quicklime powder in the gap between the furniture and the ground. Solid wood furniture is more susceptible to moisture, and wood tends to swell and mold when it gets wet. Therefore, the part of solid wood furniture against the wall should be placed about 1 cm away from the wall to avoid absorbing too much moisture in the humid season. In addition, the furniture should be waxed regularly, and every 6-12 months, apply a layer of wax on the furniture with a special furniture paste wax. Before waxing, use mild non-alkaline soapy water to wipe off the old wax.

If you encounter moldy solid wood furniture, you can first use a clean soft cloth dipped in neutral detergent or special furniture cleaner to remove it. Then gently apply a layer of furniture wax or furniture-specific essential oil on the moldy part, and place a piece of soap or a gauze bag filled with dried tea leaves in the musty place to help eliminate the musty smell.

In the humid spring and summer with frequent thunderstorms, you can use a clean soft cloth dipped in a special furniture cleaner to gently wipe to remove dirt when cleaning solid wood furniture on a daily basis. This type of cleaner can form a protective film on the surface of solid wood furniture, which can prevent water vapor from penetrating into the interior of the wood furniture to a certain extent. In drier seasons such as autumn and winter, use a slightly damp soft cloth to gently wipe along the wood grain to maintain the moisture content of solid wood furniture to prevent cracking. Be careful not to wipe it with a dry cloth to avoid scratches.

If you have been encountering this problem in life and don’t know how to solve it, then just adopt the coping method introduced above, because using this method can quickly solve the problem of moldy furniture, make you live comfortably and feel good, which will naturally bring greater benefits to our life and health.