How to Care for White Glossy Furniture: 3 Basic Rules to Help Mask Scratches and Chips
Furniture painted white has many advantages. For example, it has a spectacular appearance and can also visually refresh the space.
However, not everyone takes the risk of furnishing their rooms with furniture in this shade, rightly believing that this “luxury” is not easy to care for.
Expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", designer Yulia Tychino , told how to take care of light glossy furniture so that it does not cause trouble.
1. Just like that – no need
First, let's talk about what products are prohibited. The list of undesirable products includes, first of all, cleaning products and pastes with abrasive particles, salt, soda, hard brushes and sponges.
The reason is simple – they all lead to scratches on the glossy surface.
2. White will turn yellow and glossy will stop shining
In addition to the above mentioned means, it is worth mentioning that chlorine-containing solutions, as well as alcohol and solvents, are not suitable for white glossy furniture.
What to expect in this case, you already knew earlier: white surfaces will turn yellow, and the gloss will lose its shine.
3. Wax – into the firebox
Another product that you should not use, even if you are sure that it can add shine to white glossy surfaces, is wax.
Why? The answer is simple: the wax layer is very attractive to dust, which is why the result will be exactly the opposite.
