Because of the superior quality of mahogany and exquisite craftsmanship, the surface coating is mainly wax and natural paint, so it should be maintained with natural oil-walnut oil. Walnut oil is a good curing agent, which is made of walnut kernel and has a faint fragrance. Because it contains no chemical components, it belongs to natural environment-friendly grease and is also a kind of drying oil. When it is rubbed and dried on hardwood furniture, it forms a protective film, which can reduce the invasion of humid air in the atmosphere and prevent furniture from cracking.
The best season for curing with walnut oil is early spring and early autumn, because the surface of furniture is easy to leave sweat marks in summer, especially the tables and chairs are easy to be damaged, while the winter is dry and dusty, which is easy to form dirt. When wiping the furniture surface with a rag dipped in walnut oil, be sure to use a proper amount. If the oil is rubbed too much, the wood is difficult to absorb for a while, and the unabsorbed oil left on the surface is easy to stick to dust.
In addition, when cleaning the furniture surface, it is best to remove the dust on the furniture surface with a feather duster or a soft brush first, and then wipe it with a dry rag. Don't wipe with a wet rag, because the moisture in the wet cloth will form particles when mixed with dust and sand in the air. Once rubbed, it is easy to damage the furniture surface. If the surface of mahogany furniture is stained with stains, you can dip it in a small amount of water.
Why use walnut oil?
For traditional furniture, walnut oil is a good curing agent, and people have been using it to maintain furniture for a long time. Walnut oil is made of walnut kernel and has a faint fragrance. Because it contains no chemical components, it is natural and environmentally friendly. It is also a kind of drying oil. When it is rubbed and dried on hardwood furniture, it forms a protective film, which can prevent wood from cracking and maintain wood. Moreover, the color will not turn yellow, which plays a role in improving the color, making the furniture look bright and fresh, giving people visual and olfactory enjoyment.
When using walnut oil to maintain furniture, it needs to be treated differently. First of all, walnut oil is only suitable for traditional furniture that is not painted; Secondly, for the traditional furniture that is often used, it should be gently wiped once a month with proper amount of walnut oil to keep the surface smooth and the brightness moderate. Furniture that is not used often should be polished once every two to three months. You can polish more walnut oil. After a day or two, walnut oil will penetrate into the wood and then wipe it, which will achieve better maintenance effect. Polishing traditional furniture with walnut oil with color enhancement function, the more times it is polished, the brighter the color of the furniture, and the more it can show the classical charm of traditional furniture. In fact, the wiping method is very simple. Dip some walnut oil in a clean soft cotton cloth or soft brush.
The ancients maintained mahogany furniture, first wrapped it in cloth, crushed it with walnut kernel and used it to wipe it. Later, for the convenience of access, there was a special walnut oil. Because walnut oil itself is extremely oily and belongs to drying oil, it can be dried by rubbing on mahogany furniture. After drying, it will form a protective film, which can not only prevent wood from cracking, but also replenish oiliness, make furniture look bright and fresh, and also emit a faint fragrance. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, walnut oil has the functions of "warming kidney and moistening lung, relieving asthma and resolving phlegm", which is natural and harmless, and is conducive to maintaining indoor air quality and creating a warm home atmosphere.
When maintaining mahogany furniture, everyone must pay attention: walnut oil is only suitable for furniture that has not been painted and waxed. The frequency of use should not be too high, usually once every 2-3 months. In a relatively dry environment, the maintenance interval can be appropriately shortened and maintained once a month or so. For newly made or unpainted furniture, you can rub it more when you use it for the first time. After a day or two, let the oil penetrate into the wood as much as possible, and then wipe off the excess oil, which will have a good maintenance effect. Maintenance can be moderate at ordinary times. If time permits, it can be wiped twice continuously, with an interval of about one hour, and the effect is excellent.