Care & Cleaning
PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT:
The beauty of furniture care is that it helps to protect your investment. Fine furniture is an important purchase and
proper care will help maintain your furniture's finish and ensure that it looks great year after year.
CARING FOR WOOD FURNITURE:
Caring for furniture is easy. Follow a few simple guidelines will help extend the life of your furniture.
Always dust with a polish moistened cloth. Polish cushions the cloth, eliminating the scratching that
occurs with dry dusting. Dust will scratch the furniture surface if not removed properly.
Use a soft, clean cloth that won't scratch the surface. Avoid coarse or scratchy materials or fabrics.
THE ENEMIES OF FURNITURE:
Many common problems in furniture care are caused by the elements. If you are aware of these troublemakers,
the resulting damage can easily be avoided.
Sunlight's ultraviolet rays can damage wood finishes. Arrange furniture out of direct sunlight; use sun
screening drapes during intense sunlight hours; rotate furniture in place and in room arrangements.
Liquid spills will damage furniture if not removed promptly. Use coasters under beverage glasses and
saucers under cups and flower pots. If a spill occurs, immediately blot it gently without rubbing the
surface.
Heat creates a chemical change in the furniture finish which can result in a white spot. Use protective
pads under hot dishes, utensils or cooking appliances.
High humidity causes wood to swell. Low humidity causes wood to lose moisture and shrink. Small
checking in solid wood is to be expected. Extreme changes cause warping, splitting and cracking. Try to
keep humidity as constant as possible.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT CARE PRODUCTS:
A quality polish enhances the natural beauty of wood by complementing the luster and enriching the grain. It
protects the finish because it serves as a temporary barrier to spilled liquids. The cleaning ingredients in polish
effectively remove smudges, dust and soil when properly applied.
Tips for Better Dusting:
Be sure to use the same type of polish consistently. Your furniture will appear cloudy or streaky if oil-
based and wax-based polishes are interchanged. In general, avoid using products with SILICONE (sand)
and WAX on your furniture as these agents will deposit into wood grain and require total stripping of
finish to remove.
Always use a fine furniture polish when dusting. Never dry dust, as it could case microscopic scratches on
your furniture surface. Remember to change dusting cloths frequently since a dirty cloth may scratch you r
furniture's surface.
Spray your furniture surface evenly, but not too generously. Wipe in a back and forth motion along the
same direction of the wood grain with a soft, clean cloth to clean and loosen the old polish.
Then, buff until completely dry for a beautiful shine and a smudge-resistant finish. For wood trim, spray
polish on the cloth first then dust.
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