Furniture

Tips for Maintaining Furniture and Furnishings

 
 

Perfuming the Wardrobe
(1) Wrap some lime peel in a piece of cloth and place it in the the wardrobe. You can tie a ribbon around it to make it pretty.
(2) Place a pandan leaf or two in the wardrobe.

Tight drawers
Remove the drawers and use a burnt candle to wax at the side-bottoms, or at the rails if any.

Polishing old furniture
(1) Soak a clean, soft cloth in 1 liter water that has been added with 2 tablespoons vinegar. Squeeze, then use it to wipe furniture.
(2) Use coconut oil to polish the furniture.

Cleaning mirror with chalk
Soak 5 -6 blackboard chalk in water. Let the chalks dissolve, then use a sponge to soak in the water and clean mirrors with. Let the chalk dry, then re-sponge or use a clean cloth to wipe chalk residue off mirrors.