Solid wood furniture is built to remain beautiful through every season. As temperatures cool and fall decor comes out, a few simple fall furniture care tips can help protect your tables, chairs, and other hardwood pieces as you prepare your home for the season.
Fall Furniture Care Tips for Solid Wood Pieces
The best part of your solid wood furniture is the incredible depth of color, which often makes the piece a focal point in any room. Upkeep for these beautiful pieces is really simple and often the easiest chore on the family to-do list!
Dusting
One of the most important fall furniture care tips is to dust solid wood regularly, especially as windows stay closed and indoor dust begins to collect. While dust might seem like a minor issue, it can have significant implications for your favorite wooden pieces. Luckily, spending a few minutes every few days with a Guardsman® Treated Cotton Dusting Cloth made specifically for fine wood furniture should do the trick! Additionally, to prevent dust from gathering in your home altogether, be sure to vacuum any carpets or upholstery and change the air filter in your HVAC system monthly.
Spills
When it comes to accidental spills or condensation from cold or hot glasses, the best approach to clean up is the fastest one. Addressing these sneaky rings that can form when someone forgoes a coaster (coasters are always recommended!) as quickly as possible is key. Addressing any accidental rings early will make them easier to remove. Try rubbing petroleum jelly or paste made from a tablespoon of baking soda and a little water on the affected area, then wipe it away with a clean cloth.
Fall Decor
One great benefit of your solid wood table and other furniture pieces is that they are furniture chameleons, meaning they go great with every season’s niche decor! By simply laying a favorite fall plaid throw over the back of a rocking chair, you have dressed it up for those autumn months! Your solid wood table has endless possibilities when it comes to the fall season as well.
A thin burlap table runner placed across the middle of your table can serve as a canvas for an array of fall favorites while staying on theme and protecting the table. Place some pine cones in a bowl as a centerpiece, and sprinkle a few different colored mini pumpkins in the mix. Maybe add a few faux fall leaves to finish it off! You will love the way your wood furniture is going to look this fall, and so will all of your holiday guests!
Prepare Your Home for Fall with Amish Oak in Texas
A little seasonal care can keep your solid wood furniture clean, protected, and ready for fall gatherings. Regular dusting, quick spill cleanup, and carefully placed decor will help preserve each piece without taking away from its natural beauty.
Still looking for the right hardwood furniture for your home? Visit Amish Oak in Texas, in San Antonio or New Braunfels, to explore our selection of handcrafted solid-wood furniture or contact us to learn more.
