Glass furniture can look stunning if you take good care of it. Many people shy away from buying glass pieces such as tables and shelves because they’re worried that it’ll shatter easily. After all, glass isn’t the most durable material ever, but it’s hard to resist the allure of investing in glass furniture.

So if you’re interested in buying a piece of glass furniture in the near future, here is some guidance to help you maintain it so that it continues to look stunning.

Be mindful of what you put on it

One of the most important things to consider when buying a piece of glass furniture is what you’re planning to put on top of it. If you have a glass top dining table then you should avoid putting on loads of heavy items because it can gradually wear down the glass. In addition, any items that are harder than glass may end up scratching it if it’s not being protected. And that leads us to our next point.

Place protection on top when necessary

No matter what you’re using a glass table for, it’s mandatory to put some kind of protection on it to ensure that it’s not going to scratch or crack. For example, you should always use coasters if you’re going to place hot cups on a glass table, and you should use some kind of large mouse mat or pad if you’re placing a laptop on it. This ultimately helps to protect your glass furniture and keeps it looking great for longer.

How should you wipe your glass?

There are many different glass cleaning options to consider, but you should generally go with anything that offers you a fast and efficient cleaning experience. In most cases, a simple glass cleaner with a piece of cloth is enough to keep your glass looking great. You don’t need expensive tools and you don’t need special glass cleaners. That just makes things more complicated and expensive!

Try and place your glass furniture out of the way

While it’s understandable that you want to show off your pristine glass furniture, we’d actually suggest keeping it away from the main areas of your rooms if possible. This means that there’s less chance someone will bump into the furniture and it also means less chance of it breaking or being damaged. While there are obviously many pieces of glass furniture that you can’t really keep away, you should always be aware of where you’re placing glass items.

Maintain it regularly

One of the best ways to save money on furniture is to always maintain it on a regular basis and the same goes for glass furniture. Keep wiping it after any kind of heavy use, clean up any debris and spills to keep it looking great, and make sure you look out for any small cracks or fractures that could get worse over time. If possible, try and treat your glass furniture so that it maintains its shape and strength for many years to come.