Breakfast Nook Set Cleaning

The Care and Feeding of Your Breakfast Nook Furniture

Care and Cleaning of a Wood Breakfast Nook Set

Wood is an extremely hearty building material, though it requires the most attention to keep it looking its best year after year.

Follow these tenants of wood care and see the results:

Do not set beverage glasses or wet items directly on the wood surface. Instead use placemats or coasters to protect your investment.
Do not use solvent based cleaning products or scouring gels on the wood. This can potentially strip off the protective oil coat and may damage the wood. The best way to clean is to use soapy water and a soft wash cloth.

Occassionally treat the breakfast nook set with a protective wax or oil. As your table ages, the protective coating on the wood surface wears off. To keep your wood looking its best, rub on a light coat with a soft cloth and buff off with a dry towel. This should help cover and protect any regular gouges and scratches that come from regular use.

Heavy Metal

Metal furniture is extremely beautiful if well maintained. Metal-based breakfast nook furniture, such as the ornate Tuscany breakfast nook group, can be stunning if well maintained. However, improper care could be disastrous to the look and longevity of your furniture.

Here is a breakdown of the care for common metals:

Aluminum: Aluminum typically doesn't need much care aside from regular dusting. If washing is needed, used soap and water.

Brass: This rich metal is typically lacquered to protect it from rust and degradation. Never soak or wash in hot water or use solvent cleaners or alcohol cleaners. A damp cloth to wash and a commercial metal polish should be sufficient to keep brass looking its best.

Chrome: As with brass, wash only with a damp cloth. Should a stronger method be needed, try a cloth soaked in vinegar. This will also help brighten the finish.

Looking Glass

Glass top breakfast nook tables are great for a room’s look, but look especially dirty without regular cleaning.

Soap and water works to get most grime off of a table, but can leave a build-up on the surface. Use any household solvent or alcohol glass cleaner to keep your glass table top looking sharp.

Breakfast nook set cleaning is the number one way to improve the longevity and the overall beauty of your furniture. With proper care, you can enjoy your breakfast nook for as long as your kitchen is standing.