How to Clean and Care for Solid Wood Furniture by Canal Dover

HOW TO CLEAN AND CARE FOR SOLID WOOD FURNITURE

Proper cleaning of your table ensures its beauty and longevity. We strongly recommend reading the tips below to keep your furniture in top condition.There are many things that will collect on the surface of wood finishes. Such as cooking oils and fumes, fingerprints, dust, and smoking residue. Generally a soft damp cloth followed by a dry cloth will be all you need to clean the finish. If a cleaner is required, use only a very mild soap and wipe dry. A high quality furniture polish may be used occasionally. 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. Your local furniture store or hardware may carry Guardsman Furniture Polish (recommended for fine wood finishes).

KEEP FURNITURE OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHTEvery effort should be made to keep your table 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 HOMEHumidity 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 CUREThe 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 this 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 sur- face. 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.

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