Tea culture is extensive and profound. Paired with a mahogany tea table, it is dignified and elegant, with a strong sense of Zen and a very elegant style, pushing tea drinking to the ultimate realm of "water, wood, tea, fragrance and softness". Therefore, the mahogany tea table has become a decorative element in the Chinese-style homes of more and more tea drinkers.

Drinking tea is a cultural etiquette and elegant behavior in modern business receptions, conversations with friends, and leisure time at home. Cleaning and maintenance of mahogany tea tables is particularly important. In order to adapt to the needs of modern people's lives, the designs of mahogany tea tables are mostly humanized. While equipped with tea trays, they are flexible and fully functional. The exquisite and diverse design shapes also increase the difficulty of cleaning mahogany tea tables.

Especially the mahogany tea table, whether it is the table body or the tea tray, is made of extremely precious materials. It is necessary to insist on long-term maintenance and cleaning. So in daily use, how should we properly clean and maintain the mahogany tea table?

Cleaning of mahogany tea table

The tea tray and the tea tray drain pipe are the core and key to cleaning the mahogany tea table. Cleaning other parts of the tea table is relatively simple. We can clean them correctly according to the usual cleaning and maintenance methods for mahogany furniture.

"Heart" - Cleaning the Tea Tray

——"The tea tray needs careful care"

The tea tray, as the "heart" of the mahogany tea table, is made of high-end materials. Generally, it adopts hard materials such as black gold stone, ebony and other high-end materials. It has an ancient charm and luster, but it is easily affected by environmental changes. Therefore, we need to take careful care of it when using and cleaning it.

——"Clean the tea tray and tea leaves in time"

After drinking tea and putting away the tea set, you should promptly clean the tea leaves and tea residue on the surface of the tea tray to ensure that the material of the tea tray is breathable to avoid blockage or tea stains that will evaporate and dry and affect the appearance.

——"Tea water wiping tea tray care"

After removing the tea stains from the tea tray, you also need to take care of it, just like you need to apply moisturizing lotion after washing your face with cleanser. You can wipe the tea tray with a little tea to keep it moisturized and plump. Tea trays made of materials like black gold stone can form a protective film over time, making them radiant and extending the service life of the tea tray.

——"Keep the tea tray moist at all times"

If the tea tray is rarely used or not used at all, you can keep it in water for 2-3 days. Use a wet soft towel to gently wipe and lubricate the surface and edges of the tea tray to keep it moist at all times.

"Blood Vessels" - Cleaning the Tea Tray Drain Pipe

As the "blood vessels" of the mahogany tea table, the drain pipe is responsible for draining and changing water. Long-term drainage will cause tea scale or tea residue to form on the inner wall of the pipe. If it is not cleaned in time, long-term use will not only affect the appearance, but also easily cause drain pipe blockage, drainage problems, etc. We can solve the problem of tea scale in the drain pipe by taking the following four methods:

1. After pulling out the drain pipe, first use both hands to pinch, fold, and shake the drain pipe from beginning to end. After doing this back and forth twice, plug the other end into the faucet and use the water pressure to flush the drain pipe. Do this back and forth several times and the tea stains will be removed.

2. You can soak the drain pipe in a solution containing bleach or cleaning powder. After soaking it overnight, the tea stains can be removed.

3. Soak the drain pipe in a basin of hot water with chopped potato slices for more than ten minutes, and the tea stains can be washed away because the starch contained in potatoes has strong adsorption capacity and can wash away the tea stains.

4. The most worry-free way is to simply replace a new drain pipe, which is economical and convenient.

Maintenance of mahogany tea table

The mahogany tea table is particularly valuable because of its high-end tea sets. The maintenance of the mahogany tea table requires persistent care every month and every season.

First , keep the tea table and tea sets clean and beautiful. Wipe away dust with a clean soft gauze every day. To maintain the brightness of the tea set paint film, degrease, polish and wax the tea set once or twice a year. However, avoid using chemical brighteners to avoid damage to the paint film.

Secondly , mahogany tea trays and tea sets should not be placed near heaters, especially in winter, to avoid excessively high indoor temperatures. A comfortable temperature for people wearing sweaters is generally recommended. They should be placed away from strong ventilation areas such as doors and windows, and should be kept away from moisture and direct sunlight.

Then , during year-round maintenance, keep the indoor humidity moderate and not dry. You can use a humidifier or plant flowers to adjust the indoor air humidity. In the hot summer, to prevent the wood from absorbing moisture and expanding, which may cause deformation and cracking in the mortise and tenon structure, you should frequently use air conditioning to dehumidify.

Finally , when cleaning the tea set, first use a feather duster or a soft brush to sweep away the dust particles on the surface, and then wipe it clean with a dry rag. Remember not to use a wet rag. We all know that the moisture in the wet cloth will mix with the sand and dust in the air to form particles, which will damage the surface of the tea set once rubbed. For stains on the tea set, we can dip a small amount of water-soluble or oily detergent to wipe it.

In addition, the maintenance of the mahogany tea tray is the daily focus, we should pay attention to the following points:

1. Use of tea tray:

When using the tea tray, avoid bumping it, lift it with both hands, move it carefully, and do not drag it hard to prevent scratches on the paint film of the tea tray. After use, clean it in time to avoid any tea residue and avoid exposure to sunlight.

2. Tea tray cleaning:

If the tea stains on the tea tray are stubborn and difficult to clean using the above methods, you can use disinfectant powder. First, sprinkle the disinfectant powder evenly on the tea tray, then spread a paper towel over the tray. Sprinkle water on the paper towel to wet the paper towel so that the disinfectant adheres better to the tea tray. After 10 minutes, remove the paper towel to clean the tea tray.

In order to avoid the secondary formation of tea scale and tea stains, we can put a towel or plastic sheet at the bottom of the teapot when making tea. This can prevent a certain amount of tea from seeping into the tea tray to form tea stains. It can also help to maintain the teapot while drinking tea.

3. Tea tray care:

The tea tray cannot be cleaned with hard coarse cloth or a brush, nor can it be soaked in water for a long time, otherwise the paint film will be damaged. For severely damaged areas, beeswax can be used for maintenance.

If the tea tray is not used for a long time, it should be stored separately, away from furniture with sharp edges to avoid bumps and scratches on the paint film of the tea tray; it needs to be taken out and wiped with clean water every once in a while to prevent the wood from changing and cracking due to the long-term high temperature and dry environment. It is best to use a humidifier or plant flowers and plants to adjust the humidity.

Conclusion

It takes time for a drop of water to wear away a stone.

The maintenance of the mahogany tea table also requires patience and persistence in careful care to retain its natural simplicity so that you can taste the rich tea aroma in the exquisite tea tray.

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