Although my Chinese altar tables are not hundreds years old, they certainly add the feeling of vintage to the whole room. Chinese used these tables to honour their ancestors and Gods with daily offerings, because they have always believed in the afterlife. I use mine to add style and a doze of flair to our living room. But you can use them in a variety of ways.

As a Vanity

Chinese altar table can be perfect in a bathroom as a vanity; just enough space for the makeup, tooth brushes, few décor items, etc. You can also install few shelves to organize the space beneath it and to add extra storage space.

As a Side Table

Crafted to perfection, a Chinese altar table can be perfect as a side table you can use to showcase your dearest photo memories. Add a vintage brass vase with fresh-cut flowers and a neat stack of books and you’ve got yourself a very elegant side table. Or you can place smaller altar tables on either side of your bed to add that vintage feeling to your bedroom.

As a Sofa Table

There is something really attractive about this idea – placing a table behind a sofa. In a space-restricted and bright room, can you imagine how perfect of a fit a dark wooden piece of furniture would be? Try it.

In a Hallway

Chinese altar tables are most commonly used in hallways, setting the design tone of the rest of the house. A well selected altar table will definitely make you the interior designer of the year among your friends and family. It will welcome your guests and offer storage for personal belongings.

As a Media Stand

If you want to complete the look of your wall-mounted TV, consider using a Chinese altar table. The media stand makes the television looks more complete, whether taking only a small or a lot of wall space. Also, it can provide some additional space for decorative items, photos, DVDs, etc.

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But, all types of outdoor furniture cannot be cleaned and maintained in the same way. This means that the way of cleaning the outdoor tables and chairs depends on the type and the quality of the material from which they are made of.

Regardless the type of material from which the outdoor furniture is made of, proper and regular cleaning and maintenance will ensure that your outdoor table and chairs will look beautiful (without rust marks, stains or mildew) for years to come.

Here are some cleaning and caring tips that will help you to clean your outdoor table and chairs, and with that to extend their lifespan:

Cleaning

1. Read The Manufacturer’s Cleaning Instructions

Before cleaning your outdoor furniture, read the cleaning instructions which are provided in the manufacturer’s guide. In this guide you will find the basic care info about the furniture. This way, you will reduce the risk of using unsuitable cleaning products which may damage the outdoor tables or chairs.

2. Sweep The Surface And Rinse With Water

Sweep the surface of the furniture items, remove the leafs and dirt with soft-bristle brush. After that, rinse the surface of the outdoor table with clean water.

3. Use Cleaning Products Which Are Intended For Cleaning Furniture

Add small amount of gentle cleanser into a bottle filled with water. Pour a couple of drops on a soft sponge and scrub the surface of the outdoor tables and chairs thoroughly. Leave the cleaning solution for 2-3 minutes and rinse with clean water. After that, go over the surface with a lint-free cloth.

Protection

1.Avoid using abrasive cleaners for scrubbing the surface of the outdoor tables, (unless if it’s recommended by the manufacturer).

2.Cover the furniture pieces or keep them in your home when not used. Keep the chairs and outdoor tables upright in order to prevent damages from water.

3.To protect the material from which the furniture pieces are made of, don’t put them on places which are exposed directly to sunlight. Remove wipe spills and stains immediately with wet soft cloth.

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