Veneered doors
Wooden kitchen doors are covered with thin sheets of various types of wood, a process that also runs along the inner and outer edges of the door, on which special stains and finishing and protective treatments are then applied.
Although the varnishes give the wood a high index of impermeability, as it is covered with natural material, the furniture could still absorb oils or chemical substances.
Below are tips and good practices for the correct maintenance of the veneered door.
What to avoid
- Aggressive chemical products (acetone, trichloroethylene and ammonia, alcohol or stain removers) or abrasive sponges.
- Aggressive detergents such as applying water to solid wood tend to deteriorate the texture, weaken the protective varnish and affect the grain of the element.
- Direct heat sources on furniture.
- Similarly, repeated and unfiltered exposure to sunlight can damage treatments and stain the colour.
How to clean
- Use a soft cloth for dust removal.
- Use a soft cloth (or microfibre cloth) dampened with lukewarm water or alternatively with a small amount of neutral detergent.
- Deep cleaning: soft cloth soaked in non-abrasive neutral detergent. There are specific products available on the market for this purpose, such as oily detergents for wood, but it is also possible to use substances normally found in our pantry, such as Marseille soap, vinegar and bicarbonate.
- Once a year, or at least every 6 months, it is a good idea to revitalise and nourish the door by applying (energetically and evenly) special polishing products such as wax, linseed oil or walnut oil for dark furniture, but also usual olive oil has obvious beneficial effects.
