VINTAGE ERCOL | Care Instructions
This time we will show you how to take care of your vintage furniture.
Just as you take care of your skin and pamper your body, by regularly caring for your furniture you can enjoy it for a long time.
Regular care instructions
For regular maintenance, simply dust off with a duster or brush and wipe dry. If there is any dirt, gently wipe it with a damp cloth wrung out tightly, then wipe dry. A small amount of water will moisten the wood. Be careful not to leave any moisture behind as it may cause stains.
Avoid using vacuum cleaners, which can cause scratches, scrubbing with a cloth too hard, and using alcohol-based disinfectants, which can cause discoloration and stains. It is also important not to leave wet cloths or laundry lying around.
Regarding regular maintenance
The wood of vintage furniture is also a living material that breathes every day. By regularly maintaining it with furniture wax and oil in addition to regular care, you can prevent cracks and warping caused by drying, maintain its strength, and enjoy the beautiful changes that occur over time.
Although it depends on the environment in which the furniture is placed (sunlight, heating and cooling, etc.), how often it is used, and your preferred finish, we recommend that you have it maintained once every six months.
This method is not suitable for furniture with a urethane coating, so please check the finish of the wood of the furniture you want to maintain in advance. If it has an oil finish, you can maintain it in the same way even if it is not vintage furniture.
For maintenance instructions, please see " Caring for oil-finished furniture ."
The time you spend on maintenance is one of the joys of owning vintage furniture. Your love for the furniture you restore to its beautiful luster will grow even stronger, enriching your heart.
At ANTRY, we carry Lanapar Leather Treatment , an organic care product made from natural ingredients that has the effects of both oil and wax.
Useful tips and tricks you can do with wax and oil
Furniture oils and waxes are great for regular maintenance, as well as for first aid when small, light scratches or stains appear.
If you apply a small amount of oil to a rag (a soft, old cloth, towel or kitchen paper will do) and place it on the scratched area, it will become less noticeable as shown in the image above. This is not a repair, so depending on the type of scratch, it may reappear when it dries.
Scratches and stains are also part of the character of vintage furniture. The more you use it, the more tasteful it becomes, so don't worry too much about it, just enjoy the furniture as it changes and becomes more expressive.
Cultivate and cherish vintage furniture
We have introduced the charm of ERCOL in four parts. We hope that this will help you to overcome your prejudice against vintage items and welcome them into your home.
Diligent maintenance of vintage furniture will help it develop its character. I think one way to enjoy vintage furniture is to appreciate it while thinking about all sorts of things. Also, well-maintained furniture conveys the owner's care, their feelings towards the furniture, and the stories of past owners.
We hope that you will have a good experience with ERCOL and that it will help you create a wonderful space.
Until the end Thank you for reading.
