Hello everyone,
I recently bought some furniture from the Malm series – mainly dressers and nightstands from Ikea. Since these pieces are typically made of particleboard with a foil or lacquer finish, I would like to know: which care products are best suited for cleaning, maintaining, and protecting Malm furniture surfaces in the long term without damaging the foil or veneer?
I’m specifically looking for recommendations for mild but effective care products available on the market, as well as tips on the proper cleaning and maintenance techniques. Many manufacturers only provide general advice, and I want to make sure I don’t accidentally harm the furniture.
Has anyone had experience with specially suitable cleaners or care products for Malm furniture? Thanks for your tips!
I recently bought some furniture from the Malm series – mainly dressers and nightstands from Ikea. Since these pieces are typically made of particleboard with a foil or lacquer finish, I would like to know: which care products are best suited for cleaning, maintaining, and protecting Malm furniture surfaces in the long term without damaging the foil or veneer?
I’m specifically looking for recommendations for mild but effective care products available on the market, as well as tips on the proper cleaning and maintenance techniques. Many manufacturers only provide general advice, and I want to make sure I don’t accidentally harm the furniture.
Has anyone had experience with specially suitable cleaners or care products for Malm furniture? Thanks for your tips!
Henry schrieb:
how to best treat minor scratches on Malm furniture?With Malm furniture, small scratches usually only affect the surface laminate. A very simple and gentle method is to carefully rub the scratch with a white eraser.
If that is not enough, there are special repair markers for laminate and veneer furniture available in Malm colors (usually white or light gray). These can be applied precisely to the affected spot. It is important to always test on a small, inconspicuous area first to ensure the color matches.
Under no circumstances use abrasive cleaners or power cleaning tools, as this will further damage the laminate surface.
VINKU schrieb:
special repair markers for laminate and veneer furniture Exactly.
Regarding maintenance: The surfaces of Malm furniture are made of melamine resin-coated particleboard, which is very durable but can be prone to scratching. Therefore, I recommend using mild cleaners without alcohol or acetone and definitely avoiding waxes or oils.
Regular wiping with a slightly damp microfiber cloth is usually sufficient. For a protective layer, there are maintenance products with a polymer base that provide protection without being immediately visible. These offer long-term protection against water stains and abrasion.
Application should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, usually once a month or as needed.
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