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KEEPING YOUR FURNITURE BEAUTIFUL
Quality furniture is a significant investment expected to last for years on end. To maintain its beauty and
help it last, furniture needs the right care. No finish is totally indestructible. But with regular care, the
finish will last much longer, providing years of enjoyment to you.
Tips to Protect and Care for Your Furniture
1. Avoid placing your furniture in direct sunlight, as sunlight causes fading.
2. Avoid extreme changes in temperature by arranging furniture away from radiators, heat and air
vents and air conditioning units.
3. Avoid placing plastic or rubber materials (lamp bases, notebooks, placemats, etc.) on your furniture,
as certain plastics contain ingredients that may damage the finish.
4. Periodically rotate accessories on furniture so they do not sit in the same spot all the time.
5. Use pads, cloth or felt to protect the furniture surface from plastic, rubber, hot dishes, beverages,
bookends, flowerpots and vases.
6. Clean up spills immediately. Use a blotting rather than a wiping action. Water left over a long period
of time will cause white spots in the finish. Alcohol, perfume, after-shave and medications can cause
severe finish damage.
7. Use a protective pad when writing on the furniture surface.
8. Lift and place objects rather than dragging them across the furniture surface.
9. Avoid placing furniture directly under windows.
Wood Furniture Care: We recommend dusting frequently with a clean, soft, dry, lint-free cloth. Clean the surface
by rubbing in the direction of the grain. We recommend polishing your furniture approximately every six months,
using a clean, soft, lint-free cloth and rubbing the polish in the direction of the grain. Guardsman furniture polish or
any furniture polish that doesn't contain silicone is recommended.
Leather Furniture Care: Wipe spills immediately with clean cloth or sponge. For spots or stains and daily
cleaning, clean with mild non-detergent soap. Rinse well, gently wipe off, and allow to air dry. Cleaning Butter, Oil
or Grease from Leather: Wipe leather with a clean cloth, and leave alone. The oil will be absorbed by the leather.
DO NOT APPLY WATER. Also, do not use saddle soap, cleaning solvents, furniture polish, oils, varnish, abrasive
cleaners, ammonia or any other type of chemical solution.
Granite Care: Our granite is not sealed, so you may want to apply an over-the-counter sealant, which will provide
a small amount of surface protection, but we still recommend cleaning spills promptly. Use a slightly damp cloth to
clean as needed. Wipe dry. We also do not recommend using abrasive cleaners, chemical solvents, strong
detergents, cleaners with bleach, and furniture polish. Be sure to use trivets, coasters, placemats, and adhesive
felt pads to help prevent scratches.
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