During the dog days of summer, human beings are not alone in needing prevention from the intense heat. Your furniture needs some basic maintenance too, otherwise, you may find deformed or damaged furniture after the hot summer is over.

During these hot days, furniture is also experiencing the test of high temperatures. Experts point out that the hot humid weather and the excessive indoor air temperature changes can cause damage to furniture of different materials. It ranges from peeling and fading to expansion and deformation.

Wooden furniture: Strong direct sunlight, frequent temperature changes caused by switching air conditioning and excessive dry or humid environment will cause damage to wood furniture. It can experience deformation, cracking and bulging. Traditional mahogany furniture with a large number of carved patterns is especially prone to expansion with heat. It doesn’t really matter whether the furniture is made of solid wood or compound materials, they should be protected from damage caused by hot weather, high humidity and strong sunlight.

You might consider adjusting the placement of furniture in the summer months. Wood furniture should be placed far away from air conditioning and direct sunlight. In the afternoon with intense sunshine, it is better to close the mini-blind or curtain. In addition, coating a layer of wax on edges of drawers and sliding doors could prevent difficulty opening and closing caused by swelling. Put some mothballs in humid areas to prevent insects.

Leather furniture: After long exposure, leather furniture will lose its luster. People sweat more in the summer, and the holes in leather furniture will absorb the sweat and produce odor. Wipe them down and clean them regularly. Place leather furniture in air-conditioned rooms to keep them dry. Check for mold at the bottom of a sofa during or after any rainy periods during humid weather.

Fabric sofa: Sun exposure, temperature changes and pet damage and other factors will lead to the fading of fabric sofa and it will breed a lot of bacteria. It is better to use a vacuum cleaner or brush to remove the dust on the sofa and cover the sofa cushions with a water proof fabric protector.

Different furniture materials need different prevention. Furniture is one of the most important parts of your home decor, so don’t ignore the maintenance needed to keep them looking nice.