Manual

Wood Furniture
How to Care for Wood Furniture:
1. Use a lint-free cloth to polish wood furniture on a weekly basis.
2. Keep furniture away from heating and air conditioning sources to prevent loss of
moisture; and avoid direct sunlight to prevent fading or darkening of wood.
3. Use felt backing on lamps and other accessories to prevent scratches and gouges, and
rotate accessories so they do not remain in the same spot all the time.
4. Use placemats under plates and hot pads under serving dishes and coasters under
beverages.
5. Do not place newspapers or magazines on woods surfaces. The ink from these items
may bleed into the finish and could damage the wood.
6. Do not use abrasives or harsh chemicals on wood furniture.
7. Should you scratch your furniture: Touch up crayons and markers are available at local
hardware and home improvement stores in a variety of color packs. These types of
crayons and markers are made especially for furniture and work well touching up most
flaws.
How to Spot Clean Wood Furniture:
1. To remove food stains, wipe up the spill immediately. Polish with a soft, clean cloth.
2. To remove cloudiness, rub surface with cloth dipped in solution of one tablespoon of
vinegar mixed with one quart of water. Rub in the same direction as the grain until
surface is completely dry. Follow with an application of furniture oil or polish that does
not cause a waxy build-up or has silicones, such as Guardsman or Heritage.
3. To remove water rings, rub with a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and cooking oil
in the same direction of the grain.
4. To remove candle wax or chewing gum, hold an ice cube over the wax or gum for a few
seconds so that it will chill and harden. Be sure to wipe up water as the ice melts to
prevent water spots. Remove as much of the wax or gum as possible with your fingers
and then scrape away the remainder gently using the dull edge of a table knife. Rub the
spot briskly with a cloth saturated in cream wax. Repeat if needed.