Use and Care Manual

Furniture Care Guide
IMPORTANCE OF PROPER FURNITURE CARE CLEANING TIPS
After spending so much time picking the perfect furniture for your home, you want
them to look beautiful as long as you can. And that's possible with regular cleaning
and care. Doing some regular maintenance will keep your furniture looking great
and extend its durability. Yo u won't find yourself thinking about buying new chairs
in a few a years if they look just as good as when you bought them. If dirt and grime
is left on your furniture it not only looks bad but can be abrasive to the material and
cause damage to your precious furniture. Regular cleaning can also help you control
allergens and odor s that make living uncomfortable.
Proper care can be as simple as proper placement. Avoid placing furniture where
it will be hit by sunlight for extended periods of the day as that will fade colors and
cause materials to weaken and crack. Unless your furniture is made of teak or
other materials resistant to temperature fluctuations do not place furniture near heat
sources, i.e. heaters and radiators. Dry heat will dry the wood and shrink it, leading to
cracks and a weakened construction.With proper placement and regular care your
furniture will look great and serve you for years.
WOOD
For most cleaning, lightly dampen a soft cloth with warm water and mild dish soap and rub the area.
Lightly using water won't harm your furniture, avoid soaking. Avoid harsh cleaners that can damage the
finish or sealer. Common blemishes on wood furniture come from hot cofee cups. If you have a white ring
left over from a hot item left on your furniture, use a MILD abrasive to get it out. Use your finger for small
spots or a soft cloth for large areas. If you have a scratch, shoe polish, and even walnuts, can be rubbed
lightly onto a scratch to help cover up any blemishes. Remember, it is always best to rub, brush, or scrub
with the grain, not against it.
MARBLE
maintain the beauty of your marble, Protect surfaces from scratching, staining and etching by: Keeping them
free of debris or sharp objects. Wiping up spills immediately. Avoiding contact with chemicals (particularly
acid-based materials). Clean with PH neutral products or those especially formulated for use on stone. It is
not recommended to use a water-based solvent for dark marble as it will remove the polish from the surface.
METAL
Furniture is relatively easy to clean. Remove any glass or upholstering, find a nice dry day outside and get
to work. Fill a bucket with warm water, add some liquid dish soap. You'll want a nylon scrubbing brush,
dip it into the soapy water and scrub down the entire piece. Use an old toothbrush to clean the grooves
and corners. Rinse off the piece, use a damp sponge if your piece has fabric. Dry with a towel. For rusted
areas, use a wire brush to remove the rust. Apply metal primer to the bare spots, allow it to dry. You can
leave it as is or paint over it with a matching metal ton e. Apply a car body wax to the metal for some
protection and shine.