We cannot live without furniture, which plays an important part in arranging daily articles and daily activities, and the material and style of furniture can reflect the owner’s personal taste. Compared to other materials, wooden furniture is more popular. Here let’s learn about the main categories of wood for furniture and how to clean mold wood furniture.
Solid Wood Furniture Vs Mold Wood Furniture
Solid wood furniture and mold wood furniture are the main types of wood furniture. Below are their pros and cons.
1.Solid Wood Furniture
Solid Wood Furniture is made from natural wood, which is processed without any coating or baking, so it produces almost no harmful substances. The surface is coated with varnish, and the natural grain of the wood is clearly visible. Solid wood is suitable for all kinds of furniture.
Pros:
- Its natural patterns present special beauty.
- It is environmental-friendly with no additives.
- It is not easily deformed due to high hardness and strong impact resistance.
- It is fire-resistant and flame-retardant.
- It has good breathability and long-life span.
Cons:
- Due to the low natural wood production, its price is much higher than that of other materials.
- It requires a certain temperature and moisture to maintain its quality, therefore, it needs more attention in daily care.
2.Mold Wood Furniture
How to clean mold wood furniture? Before answering this question, let’s learn some basic information. Mold wood is produced by the process of peeling and slicing wood first, then screening and grinding into dry fibers, and finally adding adhesive and paraffin before molding under high temperature and pressure.
Mold wood furniture usually uses mold wood as the skeleton with a layer of PVC film attached to the surface. The film and skeleton will be molded together by hot pressing.
Pros:
- It has a smooth surface and realistic texture.
- It has a uniform texture and good lateral load-bearing capacity due to the granular internal structure.
- Its price is more affordable than that of solid one.
Cons:
- It is not corrosion-resistant. Mold wood furniture can easily decompose, deform, and rot under prolonged exposure to water, moisture, or other chemicals.
- Its surface layer is usually formed by pressing a layer of plastic material onto the surface of wooden boards through hot pressing technology. Although this treatment method can provide good wear resistance to the surface of the molded plate, it can gradually wear out by surface scratches and peeling after long-term use.
- It is not as sturdy as solid wood materials as its structure is relatively easy to break and deform and does not support load-bearing structures. Therefore, it is not advisable to choose mold wood furniture when purchasing.
How to Clean Wood Furniture?
Different wood furniture requires different maintenance. Below are some tips on how to clean mold wood furniture and solid wood furniture.
The surface of the mold furniture is smooth and flat, and its anti-seepage performance is also good. Therefore, if any oil stains or dirt on the surface, simply wipe it with a cloth and it can be clean again. If any dirt or oil stains on the solid wood furniture, below methods can be recommended for cleaning.
1.Tea or Cornstarch
It is the most common and simple method for removing oil stains. You can dip a clean towel or gauze into tea to wipe off the oil stains. Then the oil stains on the surface of the solid wood will disappear.
If the oil stain is stubborn, you can wipe it by wrapping the moist tea with dry gauze, then sprinkle cornstarch on it. Keep it for a few minutes so that the acidity of the oil stain and the alkalinity of the tea can be fully dissolved. Finally, with a gentle touch, there will be no trace of any oil stains left.
2.Milk
Solid wood furniture can easily accumulate dust on the surface, though the silica particles in the dust are small, they can still hurt the luster of the furniture in the long run. The good news is milk can be used to wipe the furniture surface as it contains lactic acid, a natural detergent that works well for cleaning solid wood furniture. After wiping, just rinse it off with clean water.
Recommendation
Mold wood and solid wood are the two main materials for wooden furniture. This article explains the main difference and how to clean mold wood furniture and solid wood furniture. If you are interested in wooden furniture with high quality and superior design, you can find more in the Oak Furniture Collection.
