Care & Maintenance
Furniture Care Guide
Keep Your Furniture
Timeless
Your Ecobuild furniture is built to last generations. With the right care routine, it will look just as beautiful in twenty years as it does today. This guide covers everything you need to know.
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Furniture Care Guide
Wood Care Essentials
Natural wood is a living material — it breathes, expands, and contracts with humidity. These six practices will protect its beauty and structural integrity for decades.
Dust Daily with a Dry Cloth
Use a soft, lint-free microfabric cloth to wipe surfaces daily. Always wipe in the direction of the wood grain to avoid micro-scratches. Never use abrasive sponges or steel wool.
Polish Monthly
Apply a good quality wood polish or beeswax once a month. This nourishes the wood, fills micro-pores, and creates a protective barrier against moisture and stains. Apply sparingly and buff to a shine.
Control Humidity
Wood expands in high humidity and contracts when dry. In Bangladesh’s climate, keep indoor humidity between 45–55% where possible. Avoid placing furniture directly under ceiling fans or AC vents.
Protect from Heat & Sunlight
Direct sunlight causes fading and can warp or crack wood surfaces over time. Use curtains or UV-filtering window film. Always use coasters for hot cups and trivets for hot dishes — heat marks are irreversible without refinishing.
Clean Spills Immediately
Blot — don’t rub — liquid spills immediately with an absorbent cloth. For sticky residue, use a cloth barely dampened with lukewarm water. Dry the area thoroughly afterwards. Never let moisture sit on the surface.
Annual Deep Refinish
Every 2–3 years, consider a light sand and re-polish by a professional. This removes surface scratches, revives the wood’s natural lustre, and provides a fresh protective coat. Ecobuild offers this as a paid maintenance service.
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Golden Rules
Do’s & Don’ts
The most common causes of avoidable damage — and exactly what to do instead.
Always Do
- Use soft, dry microfibre cloths for regular dusting and cleaning
- Apply coasters, placemats, and trivets under all drinks and dishes
- Use felt pads under decorative objects to prevent surface scratches
- Polish and condition wood surfaces regularly with appropriate products
- Clean spills immediately by blotting — never rubbing
- Allow wood to breathe — ensure ventilation around all sides of furniture
- Lift furniture when moving — dragging damages legs and floor surfaces
- Keep indoor plants away from wood surfaces to prevent moisture damage
- Store outdoor furniture pieces indoors during heavy monsoon periods
- Contact Ecobuild for professional refinishing every 2–3 years
Never Do
- Use harsh chemical cleaners, bleach, or ammonia-based products on any surface
- Allow standing water or liquid to remain on wood for any length of time
- Place furniture in direct, sustained sunlight without UV protection
- Position furniture directly under ceiling fans or against damp walls
- Use abrasive scrubbers, steel wool, or rough sponges on any surface
- Place hot items directly on wood surfaces — always use a trivet
- Drag furniture across floors — this damages both the floor and furniture legs
- Ignore mould growth — treat it immediately before it spreads
- Attempt DIY repairs on structural damage — contact a professional
- Use silicone-based sprays on wood — they block natural pores over time