We have created a laminated furniture care tips on our previous articles, and while doing that we also came up also with what to avoid in having Laminated Furniture. This is to be of help in caring for your laminated furniture. Knowing the proper ways and don’ts in caring for laminate furniture can preserve the beauty while prolonging the life of use.

What to avoid in having laminated furniture

1. Don’t soak in water

Soaked in water for a long time can cause stains, warp, bloat and peeled surface; and this are not reversible.

2. Don’t scrub too hard

Scrubbing too hard and too much can remove the finish of the furniture. It is advisable to use a lint-free microfiber, for it is soft and non-abrasive, then gently rub off any unwanted stains or dirt.

3. Do not use hard bristle brush or steel scrubs

Using abrasive cleaning tools can damage your furniture by scraping and scratching the protective surface, leaving it vulnerable from dust, dirt and liquid.

4. Don’t use bleach

Prolonged use of bleach can cause discoloration. If in case this happened, rinse the surface with water damped cloth.

5. Don’t use acidic and abrasive cleaners

Same with bleach, this can also cause great damage on your furniture. It can leave unwanted stains and grazes on the surface

6. Don’t spill dyes on surface

Dyes can leave permanent stain. When spill occurs, wipe off immediately and rinse with soap-water solution, then wipe dry.

7. Don’t slide and scratch with other

Although laminated furniture is somewhat resistant to scratch, it can still be damaged. Prevention is better than solution. Be extra carefully when putting things on top or pairing it with other furniture or decoration, to avoid unwanted scratch and damage.

8. Don’t use wax and oil base furniture polish

Using oil or wax base furniture polish can gather dust rather than remove them. It can attract the dust to stay more. The laminated finish has its natural way to repel dust accumulation. It can be easily dusted and wiped off.

Try our tips and let us know your experience. Or maybe you have something different? Share it here! If we have additional tips for what to avoid in laminated furniture, we will update this post.