Recommended Care Instructions
Control the Environment
Your furniture responds to changes in temperature and humidity by expanding and contracting.
Keep the indoor relative
humidity in the 35 to 45 percent range to minimize
these effects. Ultraviolet light from the sun and fluorescent
fixtures can cause chemical changes in the wood and/or finish. Avoid placing
furniture in an area where the sun will shine directly on it. Keep furniture
away from direct sources of heating and cooling. Avoid storing furniture
in an attic or cellar type environment.Effects of the Environment
If the humidity moves out of the ideal range, solid wood table
tops could expand or contract, causing a gap in the center or
at the ends where the two halves meet. Uncontrolled humidity
conditions can also cause splits or cracks in the grain pattern
and joints of the wood panels. These symptoms are the result of an uncontrolled
environment and are not considered defective. If the environment is not
controlled, these conditions should be appreciated as an inherent characteristic
of solid wood.Avoid Dry Dusting / Wiping
Dust and other normally occurring materials in a house contain tiny abrasive particles, much like
fine sandpaper. When removed
with a dry cloth, they abrade the finish and cause tiny scratches.
The result in time is a changed appearance,
particularly
in the
most used areas. Prevent this problem by using a cloth dampened
with polish
or a mild detergent. The moistened cloth picks up and holds the dust so it is
less likely to scratch the finish.Protect the Finish
Our products are finished with a premium grade finish
which is applied to all our furniture. This conversion varnish
is hard, tough and resistant to chips, nicks and scratching.
It is also resistant to the following household chemicals:- Household Ammonia
- Turpentine
- Oil Base Paint
- Citric Acid
- Peroxide
- Latex Emulsion Paint
- Mercurochrome 2%
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Acetone
- Alcohol
- Water
- Vinegar
- Lemon
- Ketchup
- Grease (cooking fat)
- Olive Oil
- Lipstick
- Nail Polish Remover
- Grape Juice
- Orange Juice
- Milk
- Coffee
- Colas
- Crayons
The temperature of items placed on the finish should not exceed 165 degrees F.
Keep it Clean
Immediately wiping up spills and splashes with a moistened
cloth obviously keeps furniture clean; but more importantly,
you can easily avoid burdensome cleaning and finish abuse by
not allowing the spill to set up or harden. For most routine
cleaning, a soft cloth together with warm, soapy water will do the trick. The
use of well-formulated cleaning products without abrasives can be effective
for those tougher cleaning tasks. If using these products, a follow-up with the
warm, soapy water and soft cloth will help extensively.Easy-Care Products
Avoid polishes that contain silicone or ammonia. Lemon oil
or similar polishes may be helpful in caring for your furniture.
It can be waxed annually. Be careful to completely clean off
old wax before applying a new coat.
