Daily Care of Antiques
To keep your cherished antiques beautiful forever
Antique furniture and goods possess a unique charm and depth that comes from the passage of time. However, to continue using them for a long time, daily care is very important. This time, we will introduce "daily maintenance methods" to keep your antiques more beautiful.
For wooden products, wax care is also recommended.
We recommend caring for wooden products with natural beeswax wax about once every six months to a year.
The steps are:
1. Carefully remove dust from the surface.
2. Take a small amount of wax on a cloth and apply it thinly and evenly.
3. Gently wipe with a dry cloth to bring out the shine.
This will revive the texture of the solid wood and make it less prone to drying out.
Beware of direct sunlight and humidity.
・To prevent fading and deterioration of paint due to sunlight, light filtered through curtains is ideal.
・Avoid humid places and areas where air conditioning directly hits.
・It is best to ventilate regularly and maintain humidity at 40-60%.
Precautions for metal and glass products
・For metal, to prevent rust, make it a habit to wipe off hand grease.
・Glass is easily scratched, so wipe with a soft cloth + protect with cushioning material when storing.
"Caring for them" is also part of the enjoyment of antiques.
Unlike modern products, the aging process is one of the charms of antiques. While enjoying minor scratches and changes in texture as "character," try to care for them with love.
At Yellow Garage, you can feel free to inquire about maintenance advice.
