Preserving Your Furniture, Part II

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

Preserving Your Furniture, Part I discussed two of the greatest threats to furniture: people and the environment. But the good news is you can have control over both of these factors.
 People - you should be careful around your furniture and make sure family and guests treat it with respect. Also, keep the vacuum away from [...]

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Preserving Your Furniture, Part I

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

The Two Biggest Threats to Furniture Preservation
Most people think furniture preservation is reserved for antiques, but when you invest in any type of furniture, you want to make sure you preserve its beauty. One of the best tips for protecting furniture is to make sure you start the act of preservation as soon as you [...]

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Six Easy Steps to Furniture Preservation

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Unsure about how to take care of your furniture? Follow these maintenance rules, regardless of the material:
 
1. Dust wood finishes with a magnetic cloth.
2. Avoid harsh commercial/retail oils, sprays or cleaners on wood and fabrics.
3. Apply only a light coating of paste wax once a year to preserve woodwork.
4. If liquids come into contact with [...]

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