How to Care for a Dresser
A well-made dresser makes a bedroom feel elegant. Dressers made with soft or hard woods come in a variety of finishes. Besides giving you safe storage for your favorite garments, the dresser top gives a good place to display photos. Keep your dresser looking good through the years by giving it the proper care. Caring for your dresser today will prolong the life of the furniture and give you years of good service. Does this Spark an idea?
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Place your furniture in your bedroom away from continual direct sunlight. Continual exposure to the hot sun will shrink the wood and dry out the wood's oils. Hang blinds and curtains if the dresser must be near the window. Also, do not place your furniture over heat vents or near a fireplace.
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Clean your dresser weekly by wiping dust away with soft cheesecloth. Wipe furniture on the top sides and back. Occasionally empty drawers and wipe them with a slightly damp cheesecloth.
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Tuck cedar blocks into wooden drawers to discourage pests. If you discover an insect infestation, wrap your dresser in plastic wrap and isolate it from your other pieces of furniture. Call a professional conservator or specialized pest control service to treat the dresser.
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Wax the wooden dresser once a year. Use a quality furniture wax and apply it to the surface of the dresser in small circular motions. Use a soft, non-abrasive cloth for the polishing. Remove hardware like drawer pulls before you wax your dresser. Hardware can discolor if exposed to furniture cleaners like wax.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not place flower arrangements that require water on your wooden dresser. Wet jars and vases cause watermarks and rings.
Do not use polish sprays on dressers. Spray wax can become tacky and actually hold dust in place rather than repel it.
