How to protect your wood furniture

Wood furniture offers a gorgeous look to your office, but can lose its luster over time. If wood isn't cared for properly, it will warp, crack or split, the finish will dull and the surface will be marred by scratches and nicks. You don't have to treat your wood office furniture with kid glove, but you do have to protect it from moisture, sunlight, and scratches. If you follow these simple guidlines from OnTimeSupplies.com. you wil preserve the warm glow of your wood furniture for your.

Protect Wood Furniture from Moisture

Too much moisture in the air leads to mold growth on wood, and can cause you furniture to swell, while too little moisture can make wood crack and split. Use a humidifier to maintain the relative humidity ideal for wood furniture --  around 50 percent.

Protect Wood Furniture from Sunlight

Sunlight changes the color of wood, so you have to arrange your wood furniture with care.  Avoid placing your furniture in excessively bright areas and in direct sun. If that's not an option, you can protect your furniture from direct sunlight by applying a UV screen or film on windows.

Protect Wood Furniture from Scratches

You can use pads, mats and coasters under vases, glasses and cups to prevent your wood furnture from getting scratched in the first place. However, don't use plastic or rubber on natural wood surfaces as they may soften and damage the finish. 

If you do get a scratch on your wood, don't despair. Quality furniture polishes can reduce the appearance of small scratches.  If you get a deeper scratch, or even a nick or gouge, you can fill and color them with furniture repair kits.