The texture of elm wood is tough, straight, rough and generous, and simple and natural, all of which are in line with the philosophy of being a person advocated by the ancients. Therefore, elm wood is very popular from ancient times to the present, from high-ranking officials, literati and elegant people to the first choice for furniture making.

【1】Keep the temperature and humidity constant

Compared with hardwood furniture, elm furniture has a low density, so the dry shrinkage and humidity increase is even greater. In addition, most of the current elm furniture is not painted, but only has a hot wax. Therefore, elm furniture is relatively more prone to deformation, and the indoor temperature is required to keep it at 20— 30℃, and the humidity is maintained at 40— 50%. Try not to place it in overcast or dry places, such as stoves, radiators, basements, etc., to avoid mold or cracking. If you live in a bungalow with a lower terrain, try to raise the legs and feet of the furniture as much as possible, otherwise your legs will be easily corroded by moisture. If possible, try to nail glue pads on the feet of the furniture, or small pieces of wood.

【2】Do not pull and pull hard when moving

Elm wood contains “strike ” therefore, when moving or moving furniture, you should move and put it lightly, and do not pull hard to avoid damaging the tenon structure. Tables and chairs cannot be lifted, and they are prone to fall off. They should be lifted from the side of the table and the chair surface. It is best to remove the cabinet door and then lift it, which can reduce the weight and avoid movement of the cabinet door. If you want to move a particularly heavy furniture, you can use a soft rope to put it under the furniture chassis and lift it before moving it.

【3】Wipe frequently to prevent insect-damaging

The smell of elm furniture is very popular with borers, so it should be wiped frequently. When wiping, try to use a clean and soft dry cloth and gently wipe it back and forth along the wood grain. Appropriate amount of solid anti-moth agent should be placed in closed furniture such as boxes to prevent pests from being damaged.

【4】Avoid long-term exposure

Try not to place elm furniture in the sun, especially in front of large glass windows facing south. Long-term direct sunlight will cause the furniture to fade and dry.

【5】Try to avoid load bearing

In order to prevent furniture from deforming, try to avoid heavy items on the surface of the furniture for a long time, such as TVs, fish tanks, etc. When placing items, you should apply a layer of soft film, and move lightly when moving and placing them to avoid damage.

【6】Try not to place corrosive and dyeable items as much as possible

Elm furniture is not only low in density, but also has strong hygroscopicity. Therefore, try not to place corrosive and dyeable chemicals on the surface of the furniture. Such as detergent, hot water cup, ink, etc.

【7】Old furniture regularly maintenance

Old furniture should also be maintained regularly. Under normal circumstances, wax once a quarter.