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How to keep your furniture looking great!
Caring for leather furniture
Try to maintain at least two feet
between your furniture and heating sources. Prolonged
exposure to heat vents or radiators can cause your
leather to dry out. Avoid placing your furniture in
direct sunlight to prevent fading.
Like all items in your home, leather
will accumulate dust. Just sprinkle a small amount
of leather cleaner on a cloth to dampen and dust your
leather regularly.
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Spots
and Spills: Blot excess liquid immediately with
a clean absorbent cloth or sponge. If necessary,
use clear, lukewarm water and gently wipe the spill.
Dry with a clean towel and allow to air dry.
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Stubborn
Spots and Stains: Use a mild solution of Ivory soap
and clear, lukewarm water. Apply the soap to a clean,
wet sponge, then rinse well and let air dry naturally.
Always try the cleaning method in a hidden area
first to be sure it’s colorfast.
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Butter,
Oil, or Grease: Wipe excess butter, oil, or grease
off the leather with a clean, dry cloth, then leave
it alone as the spot should dissipate into the leather
in a short period of time. Do not apply water to
try to wash a butter, oil, or grease stain.
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Saddle soap,
abrasive cleansers, furniture polish oil, varnish,
or ammonia water. The leather has already been permanently
preserved in the tanning process and needs no maintenance
other than the simple cleaning recommended.
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Most liquids
will be initially repelled by the leather, but if
left to stand over an extended period of time, they
will be absorbed. This is why it’s a good
idea to wipe up spills immediately. If the spill
is absorbed, it will dissipate over time, just as
human skin will absorb and eventually diffuse stains.
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NOTE:
The preceding remedies are in accordance with general
cleaning industry procedures. We cannot guarantee
favorable results, and we assume no liability in
connection with their use.
Caring for wood furniture
Please remember that
your furniture is made from 100% solid wood and
as such will behave as though it is a living thing.
It will respond to alterations in humidity, temperature
and light and may gradually change, settling into
the conditions in your home. As time goes on, it
will become a more individual piece, with its own
characteristics.
A temperature of 18
- 22 centigrade and humidity of 50 - 60% would be
recommended. Outside these parameters you may see
evidence of change taking lace within the wood. For
example, slight expansion of contraction.
Be careful to position
our furniture away from a direct heat source and try
not to have it exposed to direct sunlight. When you
have put your furniture in place please ensure that
it is level, using wedges if necessary, otherwise
the doors and draws may not open and close smoothly.
If your furniture
has a wax finish, it is not heat or waterproof.
Coasters and place mats should e used. Flowers look
beautiful displayed on furniture but the water that
hey are in can do a lot of damage. Always ensure that
you use a waterproof pad or mat under the case to
protect the wood. Also be very careful with hot dinnerware,
again always use a mat or pad to protect your wood.
Lastly, heat and moisture can cause marks that may
not be removed easily.
Caring for Pine furniture
In general the only maintenance required is to dust
the furniture once a week with a soft cloth. If necessary
the original finish can be restored by using double
O grade fine wire wool with a little of the original
stain applied, going with the direction of the grain,
and then a little of the original colour wax applied
and buffed up.
Caring for Oak furniture
Again, general maintenance is a dust with a soft cloth.
If you apply a very light coat of bees wax the furniture
will have a slightly ore silky appearance. If necessary
the original appearance of the furniture can be restored
if you apply a thin layer of natural bees wax once,
or in extreme conditions twice a year.
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