PETRIFIED WOOD INFORMATION
HOW TO CLEAN AND CARE FOR YOUR PETRIFIED WOOD
First of all congratulations to your choice of purchasing a piece of petrified wood furniture / accessory. With its strength, durability and beauty it’s guaranteed you will love it and be very satisfied!!
Here below are a few easy ways to keep it clean and beautiful:
- The first and most important thing to know is that chemicals will ruin your petrified wood so don’t ever use them
- When the wood is just slightly dirty and you clean it on a regular basis use only warm water making sure it’s not hot - and gently rub the surface with a soft piece of microfibre or smooth cotton. Any other materials with higher abrasiveness might ruin the petrified wood
- Avoid brushes or anything with a harsh surface
- The less products you use the better it is
- If just water doesn’t do the trick use a natural, ph neutral cleaner like a gentle hand wash or apple cider vinegar which effectively will remove stains
- For any cleaner you intend to use try it in a corner or a small area first to make sure it doesn’t ruin the surface
- Oil, wine and coffee have a tendency to penetrate the wood and leave stains that are difficult to remove so make sure you wipe it off right away
- Strong and frequent sunlight tends to fade the black colour of the wood with time making the darker pieces more suitable for the indoors
- The light petrified wood will keep its colour indoors and outdoors
15 INTRIGUING FACTS AND BELIEFS ABOUT PETRIFIED WOOD
FACTS:
- Petrified wood is a tree that completely transformed into stone where all of its organic materials have been replaced with minerals while retaining its original structure
- Petrified wood is millions of years old, making each piece incredibly antique and unique
- It’s mined like stone in immense underground forests called petrified forests originating from every continent in the world
- Petrified wood is considered a gemstone
- It’s the state gem of Washington, USA
- Petrified wood is Alberta, Canada’s provincial stone
- It comes in hues ranging from black, grey, brown and white to yellow, red, pink, green and blue * It is the zodiac gemstone of all signs
- When polished it has the lustre of marble and a natural, captivating beauty
- Having a piece of Petrified wood in your home is a great conversation starter
IT IS BELIEVED TO:
- Help you become the person you wish to be
- Help you achieve your financial dreams and goals * Bring business success and good luck
- Help you find the answers you seek
* Reinforce the love in your relationship