Care of countertops
Stain on a wooden countertop?
Oak countertops warm up the interior by introducing a pleasant atmosphere into the room. They also need regular cleaning.
Water and detergents must be used in moderation so as not to damage the structure of the wood. You can also not use rough sponges, only soft cloths.
It is very important to always clean the wood along the grain. After cleaning the countertop, always wipe the surface dry.
Stains after hot dishes
On oak countertops after contact with hot liquid, dishes, characteristic white circles may appear. To prevent this, it is recommended to use protective pads.
However, if such a situation occurs, it is worth trying a way to clean such a stain. It is enough sometimes to mix kerosene with edible oil and rub the resulting circles. Then polish the surface with a natural bottle stopper. If the stain is not large, you can get rid of it by polishing only with a cork.
The final solution to the resulting problem, when the proposed solutions are insufficient, is to rub off the oil-wax layer from the entire countertop and reapply it.
The most common stains from wine and coffee
Alcohol is one of several substances that, when combined with wood, are capable of damaging it. Especially when it comes to an oiled countertop, because the high concentration of alcohol dissolves grease. To begin with, the alcohol needs to be wiped off quickly, dry the surface, then polish it with a cloth soaked in oil.
If the stain is from red wine, similar treatments may not be enough. Such a stain can be lightened with a mixture of 3% hydrogen peroxide and ammonia. On the other hand, you will wash coffee and tea stains from a wooden countertop with foam from dishwashing liquid.
How to take care of wooden countertops so that they serve us for many years?
Cleaning (daily)
Natural wood is not fond of water. Wipe off dust with a dry or slightly damp cloth.
In case of dirt, it is worth using a special cleaner for oiled furniture available in our online store.
Maintenance of oak countertops
Every wooden piece of furniture requires maintenance once in a while. Its purpose is to refresh the appearance or repair light damage like scratches.
- We grind the whole oak element with sandpaper of 220 gradation, and then 400 on a sponge.
2. Collect the dust created by sanding, preferably with a dry cloth or paper towel
3. After wiping the dust, you can proceed to oiling. To apply the oil, we use a pad, which is included in the kit. You can also replace the pad with a roller or a dishwashing sponge
After painting, leave the elements to dry (on average from 4-6 hours depending on temperature and humidity)
- after it is completely dry to get the perfect smoothness of the countertop, use the supplied sanding fleece, and then paper with a gradation of 1000.
- You should wipe each painted element with it. As a result of sanding, dust is wiped off preferably with a dry cloth or paper towel. After this procedure, the office is like new. The same steps are repeated when there is a trace of crayons on the countertop.
- Spray cleaning liquid is recommended to use a few days after the last maintenance of the wooden countertop. Using a repair kit increases the life of your wooden countertop.
