Sustainable Care Practices for Wooden Furniture

Know Your Wood, Sustain Your Home

Every wooden piece begins as a tree storing carbon. When we maintain finishes, regulate humidity, and repair small damage early, we extend service life dramatically, delaying replacement and preserving that stored carbon. Tell us how old your oldest piece is and what kept it going.

Know Your Wood, Sustain Your Home

Look for FSC or PEFC certification on new purchases, but remember vintage and reclaimed wood can be even better. Certification guides responsible forests; secondhand avoids new harvesting. Screenshot labels, share them with our community, and ask sellers to document sourcing transparently and completely.

For sealed finishes, a teaspoon of mild castile soap in warm water is usually enough. For oiled surfaces, mix distilled water with a few drops of plant-based soap and follow with a light re-oil. Test in hidden spots, and tell us your go-to ratios and favorite refill-friendly containers.

Clean Green: Safe Solutions that Work

Climate Care: Humidity, Sun, and Movement

Aim for 40–55% relative humidity to minimize cracking and warping. Use a hygrometer, not guesswork, and place humidifiers or dehumidifiers as needed. Keep units clean to avoid mold. Tag us in a photo of your setup and favorite monitoring apps that make staying consistent effortless.

UV fades pigments and dries finishes. Rotate furniture seasonally, hang UV-filtering curtains, or apply clear UV films to windows. Table runners and plant saucers prevent hot spots. Share your sunlight map and how you’ve balanced bright rooms with conservation, protecting beauty without living in the dark.

Wood swells in summer and shrinks in winter. Respect movement with breathable finishes, avoid over-tightening screws, and choose glides that allow expansion. If a drawer sticks seasonally, lightly wax runners. Comment with your climate, your building type, and what adjustments helped most over the years.

Sourcing, Sharing, and End-of-Life Responsibility

Buying vintage keeps character alive while avoiding new harvesting and long supply chains. Ask sellers about repairs, odors, and structural integrity. A small tune-up can rescue history. Post a photo and the story your latest secondhand treasure brought into your home, inspiring others to shop circular.