Use and Care Manual

Use and Care Manual
• Clean with soap and water
o A damp washcloth and mild dish soap are usually all you need to
clean your furniture. After cleaning, rinse with a soap-free, damp
cloth; then dry the surface with a third washcloth. Avoid all cleaners
containing ammonia; ammonia can damage wooden furniture.
• Dust your furniture
o Use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth or brush to dust your furniture.
Frequent dusting helps protect the finish from unwanted grit and dirt
build-up.
• Use coasters for glasses and trivets for hot dishes
o Always use coasters with felt or cork bottoms to reduce unsightly
water rings. Never let water stand on the surface of your wooden
furniture. Protect furniture from hot serving dishes with a natural
fiber table cloth, oven mitt or trivet. Placing hot plates and dishes
directly on a wooden surface can result in unwanted burn marks and
stains.
• Polish furniture after cleaning
o Every time you clean wooden furniture, some of the polish will come
off. Polishing can help bring back the shine and protect the surface.
Make sure that you use a furniture polish that does not contain a
high amount of alcohol. Polishes that contain alcohol can damage
wood finishes.