Concetti Chiave
- Polished wood surfaces require regular dusting with a soft, non-fluffy cloth to maintain their appearance and prevent dirt accumulation.
- To clean particularly dirty polished wood, use a solution of water and vinegar, and avoid placing hot objects to prevent polish damage and heat marks.
- Avoid abrasive cleaners on polished wood and immediately wipe off any spilled liquids to preserve the finish.
- Occasionally polish wood using a suitable polish, applied sparingly with a cloth, and rub in circular motions before finishing along the grain.
- Formica surfaces, commonly used for tabletops, should be cleaned with a damp cloth; for stubborn dirt, use soapy water but never scrape with sharp objects.
Care of Polished Wood Surface
Polishing is used as a finish to improve the natural beauty of colour or grain of wood surface. It gives a high gloss finish. Commonly polished wooden surfaces in the home are cupboards, wall-dividers, office table, side boards, etc.
To care for polished wood surface
1. Dust to remove surface dirt. Use soft non-fluffy cloth.
2. If the surface is too dirty, wipe over with clean cloth wrung out in a solution of water and vinegar (1/2 table spoonful of vinegar to 2 litres of water).
3. Do not place hot objects on the surface. Heat softens and removes the polish. This causes heat marks.
4. Do not use abrasive on polished wood surface.
5. Avoid spilling liquids on polished surface. Wipe off any spilling immediately.
6. Occasionally polish the wood with a piece of cloth.
- Choose the correct polish.
- Apply very little polish with a piece of cloth.
- Rub it thoroughly into the wood.
- Finish by rubbing with a non-fluffy duster in circular motion and finally along the grain of the wood.
7. A polished wood surface can become badly worn with untidy marks. When this occurs the finishing can be totally removed and the surface re polished by a carpenter.
Care of Formica Surfaces and Uses of Wood
Formica is commonly used as a finishing for table tops and other wood surfaces. It comes in different colours and designs.
1. Simply clean with clean damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
2. When it becomes too dirty:
- Clean with soapy water and clean cloth.
- Rinse well and dry thoroughly.
3. When food or dirt particles stick to the formica surface:
- Do not scrape with a sharp object.
- Rather soak with water and rub off using soft cloth.
4. Avoid placing very hot objects directly on a formica top. Always use a suitable table mat to protect the top.
Uses of Wood
Wood is used for the following:
1) Building houses.
2) Making furniture for example beds, cupboards, chairs, drawers, etc.
3) Making decorative pieces for example carvings, frames for pictures, etc.
4) As fuel used for cooking.
5) Making cooking utensils for example wooden spoons, chopping boards, pestle and mortar, etc.
6) Making musical instruments and toys for example clappers.
Domande da interrogazione
- ¿Cómo se debe limpiar una superficie de madera pulida que está demasiado sucia?
- ¿Qué precauciones se deben tomar al usar superficies de formica?
- ¿Cuáles son algunos de los usos comunes de la madera?
Si la superficie está demasiado sucia, se debe limpiar con un paño limpio humedecido en una solución de agua y vinagre (1/2 cucharada de vinagre por 2 litros de agua).
Se debe evitar colocar objetos muy calientes directamente sobre la formica y siempre usar un mantel adecuado para proteger la superficie.
La madera se utiliza para construir casas, fabricar muebles, crear piezas decorativas, como combustible para cocinar, hacer utensilios de cocina y fabricar instrumentos musicales y juguetes.
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