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Cleaning your cabinet of curiosities the right and proper way

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A high-end wood product requires constant care, so you should clean your furniture frequently. Most wood furniture, especially curio cabinets, is described by its natural markings, colors, and grain character. This is what makes wooden furniture so exceptional and beautiful. To keep your wood looking beautiful, it is important that you keep the temperature inside your home at a temperate humidity level.

These cabinets frequently store our most prized possessions and artifacts. Proper cleaning and protecting your curio cabinet doesn’t have to be a complex or time-consuming task. Dust is the main cause of a curio cabinet looking messy. Containing the great dust beast will ensure a clean curio cabinet.

Things to have:

  • Furniture spray polish
  • Clean cloth to remove dust
  • Glass Cleaner
  • Paper towels

The main thing to do is get rid of the objects from the curio cabinet, or if you have a lot of time, you can clean around the objects.

The next step is to spray furniture polish on a clean cloth to remove dust. When cleaning wood, you should be sure to use only oak wood approved dusting agents. It is recommended to use a good agent other than silicone or wax. This will not only remove the dust from your oak curios, but it will also eradicate fingerprints. The fabric must be of the microfiber type. This will help to remove dust, as well as polish and clean the wood at the same time.

The third step is that even if you don’t use a microfiber cloth, you should use a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. Be sure to completely dry the wood after dusting, as moisture can damage the curio oak cabinet.

The next step is to clean the wood in the curio cabinet; You should start from the inside of the cabinet, with the cloth to remove the dust. If you decide not to dispose of your items, set them aside or lift them up while you clean the dust under and around them. Clean with a gentle rubbing motion, using more furniture spray if necessary.

The fifth step is to polish the exterior wood of the cabinet by rubbing in a rounded motion with the cloth and furniture polishing spray. Keep the wood moistened with the spray so the cloth glides over the wood without abrasion.

The next step is to spray window cleaner on the glass doors (and glass shelves if your curiosity has them) and use the paper towels to wipe, in a rounded motion, the inside and outside of the glass.

The last step is to blot the glass with clean paper towels, wiping the glass in a back and forth motion. Check to make sure all wood is dust free and all glass is smudge and fingerprint free before storing your cleaning supplies. Dispose of used paper towels.

Keeping trinkets clean and protected will ensure their high-quality appearance for many, many years to come.

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