Use and Care Manual

Dust the item with a soft dusting cloth. Use adhesive remover to remove glue or tape
residue from the piece. Line each bin with towels. Covering the sides and bottoms of the
bins helps keep your precious antiques from getting damaged while being cleaned. Fill the
plastic bins with warm water. Add a quarter-sized amount of mild dishwashing soap to one
of the bins. Hand wash the pottery or porcelain in the soapy water, being careful on raised
areas.
If any part of the porcelain or pottery appears damaged, do not attempt to clean it until it
has been repaired by a professional. Rinse off the piece in the bin with clean water. Pat the
item dry with paper towels. Let it sit on paper towels to ensure it is completely dry before
putting it away.
The clean appearance of a glass furniture piece is equally sleek and elegant looking, and the
transparency it provides maximizes light and openness in a space. Paper towels are nice to
use for a few reasons. First, they’re convenient. You can just peel off a sheet or two, use it to
clean the table and discard it. If you need to go over the same spot, you can grab another
sheet and do it again.
If your glass furniture is really dirty, start by lightly dust it with a clean microfiber cloth to
remove any larger pieces of dust. Then spray the entire glass table or glass portion of the
furniture with your cleaner. Do not use an excessive amount, as doing so may result in streaky
residue left behind on the glass. You may want to clean the bottom and/or top side of the
glass when it is out if its place, as it could be easier to access. Then exercise the same amount
of care in putting it back on the table. Clean gloves will help minimize the chance of leaving
fingerprints or residue on the glass when replacing it.
Marble surfaces should be cleaned with soft cotton cloths and clean rag mops along with
neutral cleaners, mild liquid dishwashing detergent mixed with water, or stone cleaners. After