Protect Your Furniture From The Sun

For our furniture to remain in good condition, the care that is given is crucial. One of the factors that can damage furniture is the sun. But so that this element does not affect the state of your furniture, we share some tips to protect the furniture in your home or business.

General

Each type of material requires different measures to protect the sun. However, there are some recommendations that apply to all types of furniture, regardless of the material:

Close curtains or lower blinds. Keeping curtains and blinds closed during the sunniest hours of the day will prevent the sun's rays from penetrating directly onto the furniture.
Cover the furniture. Protect the furniture from the sun's rays with a lining or cover.
Light colors. Furniture in light colors is more resistant to sunlight, as opposed to stronger and darker tones that are the first to deteriorate in the sun.

Leather furniture

Leather is a material that tends to get very dry if it is not hydrated from time to time, and it can lose its natural color. To avoid these problems, a suggestion is to thoroughly clean the furniture every 6 months or so with essential oils or moisturizers.

In case the furniture is already pale and dry, it is best to go to a professional so that they can restore the original color and texture.

Fabric furniture

Many fabric furniture can become dull and look dull. However, some fabrics such as natural fabrics (wool and cotton) or nylon, acrylic, and polyester can be more durable. On the contrary, linen and silk are those most at risk when exposed to the sun.

The best option to protect fabric furniture, as with leather, is to cover it with a cover or keep it in the shade when not in use. Use elements that reduce the incidence of light on the fabric.

Wooden furniture

Wood is the material with which you may need to be most careful, as damage caused by the sun is very difficult to reverse. To protect wooden furniture and prevent it from leaving it pale and dry, the ideal is to use a sealer, a protector, or a special varnish.

Something important to consider is that the varnish used does not affect the natural properties of the wood, that it does not leave bad residual odors, and that it has a prolonged action.

Now take note of these tips so that sunlight is not a problem for the furniture of your spaces and that your furniture always looks impeccable. At Mobydec we want you to have the furniture you want, to have the perfect space for your home or business, keeping it in perfect condition.