foto: Instagram/@interiordesainrumahku
Brilio.net - Wooden furniture, especially doors, are always the main choice to create an elegant and natural atmosphere at home. Its unique texture and warm colors provide a timeless classic touch. Not only beautifying the interior, wooden doors can also add aesthetic value to the exterior of the house.
However, behind its charming charm, wooden doors have their own challenges in terms of maintenance. One of the main problems is its vulnerability to termite attacks . These small insects can damage the structure of the wood from the inside, making it brittle and losing strength. In the long run, this condition can significantly reduce the lifespan of wooden doors if not handled properly.
In addition to the threat of termites, wooden doors also tend to become dull easily due to exposure to dust, direct sunlight, or high humidity. This condition causes the wood to lose its natural shine, making it look old and poorly maintained. If left alone, the door that used to be the main attraction of the house will instead turn into an element that reduces aesthetics.
However, this concern is not without a solution . With regular maintenance, wooden doors can remain durable and look like new. You can even maintain wooden doors to last for decades using the method used by Instagram user @interiordesainrumahku. Through one of the videos uploaded, he admitted that he only sprayed some natural ingredients to prevent termites and make the wooden door shinier.
Wooden doors last for decades
Instagram/@interiordesainrumahku
As reported by brilio.net from Instagram @interiordesainrumahku on Thursday (16/1), the natural ingredients used are MSG, salt, and powdered detergent. The method is to simply mix the three ingredients in a container with a 1:1 ratio. After that, pour in enough warm water and stir until all ingredients are completely dissolved.
Wooden doors last for decades
Instagram/@interiordesainrumahku
If so, prepare a spray bottle and transfer the liquid mixture into it. Now, this liquid can be sprayed directly onto the wooden door evenly. Spray it on several parts that are vulnerable to termites, such as wood gaps or door hinge areas. In addition, you can also use it as a surface cleaner for wooden doors to make them shinier.
Wooden doors last for decades
Instagram/@interiordesainrumahku
Who would have thought, this video about wooden door care tricks immediately attracted attention and has been liked by more than 4,000 Instagram users. Many netizens then gave direct responses in the comments column. Some of them even shared other suggestions on preventing termites in wooden doors.
"If I get rid of termites or wood moths, I use kerosene or used oil," explained Instagram @rahayuwantihartami.
"I didn't try," replied Instagram @febri_anna22.
"If I use anti-termite medicine + kerosene, thank God there is no more dirt coming out from termites on the door frame, so that it absorbs into the wood, above the position where the termites are, make a hole with a drill, spray the liquid into the hole until it is full and repeat," concluded Instagram @irpani06.
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