What to do if the furniture is soaked in water

Life 8:16am, 1 June 2025 122

Soaking furniture in water is indeed annoying, but what should I do when facing the piles of soaked furniture at home? If it is not at all impossible to use, in fact, there are still ways to remedy the furniture after soaking in water, but there are some methods and steps to repair it. If the method is wrong, it will fail. Let’s take a look at the tips for repairing furniture.

【1】Tips for repairing wooden furniture

①. Never take it to the sun to expose it to the sun. Generally, wooden furniture will expand and contract after being sunny. Some places will crack and deform, and the surface will become more broken. Moreover, the structure of the furniture has been destroyed, and the support force is not as good as before.

②. It is best to use natural air-drying for soaking furniture, otherwise it is OK to turn on the dehumidifier to completely evaporate the moisture of the furniture, at least return to a dry state first, otherwise it may become moldy if it is left for a long time.

③. After air-drying the furniture, if the surface is damaged or scratched, you can add some paint of the same color, or apply bright paint, and you can have an extra layer of protection. Professional furniture maintenance paint has unexpected effects on wood maintenance, mildew and insect damage.

【2】Tips on repairing furniture of other materials

①. Metal furniture is most afraid of rust. After soaking in water, it must be wiped clean. Every joint, tenon, etc., such as large and small areas cannot be ignored. Wipe it with anti-rust agent to extend the service life.

②. Ask professional furniture stores to repair it. Some furniture manufacturers that do well in service and repair will have a lower service price for consumers who originally purchased it. If you want to carefully repair your furniture, relying on professionalism is also one of the ways.