WOOD FURNITURE CARE

Cleaning Your Solid Wood Furniture
 

Generally a soft damp cloth followed by a dry cloth (making sure all surfaces are dry) will be all you need to clean the finish of any of our products we offer. If a cleaner is required, a high quality furniture polish may be used occasionally. We recommend Guardsman Furniture Polish.  Apply polish with a soft cloth following manufacturer's instructions. Avoid the use of silicone polishes as they may damage the wood finish if used over a period of time.

Keep Your Furniture Out of Direct Sunlight

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Every effort should be made to keep your solid wood furniture out of direct sunlight and heat sources such as radiators, hot air outlets, or wood stoves. These conditions will cause the wood to dry out and subsequently split.

Check Humidity in Your Home

Humidity between 35 to 45 percent guards against shrinking and cracking or expansion. Basements with high humidity should be avoided. Do not place furniture near heat sources. You may choose to dehumidify or humidify depending on your environment. Extreme temperature and humidity will ruin wood.

Allow Wood Time to Cure

The materials that protect your finished furniture are dual component products that require 21 to 30 days to achieve maximum protection of the natural wood. In the curing process, damage can and will occur if caution is not used to protect the finish from hot materials placed on it. Use extra care to protect these products so your investment really can last a lifetime.

How do you protect your furniture? You can place coasters under hot cups or serving bowls. Use a table pad when possible to keep hot and heavy materials off the wood surface. In time, your table top will achieve it's full protective properties, but for the first few weeks it needs tender care.

Helpful Furniture Care Tips

⦁    Avoid placing directly in front of or underneath windows. 
⦁    Blot up spills immediately. 
⦁    Lift items rather than dragging them across the furniture surface. 
⦁    Rotate your accessories every once in a while. 
⦁    Don't place hot items directly on your furniture. If something is too hot to hold in your hand, it's too hot for your furniture