Home Decorators Collection 9808510270 User guide

Furniture Care Guide

Wood Furniture Cleaning:

Always use a soft, clean cloth to dust wood furniture and wipe in the direction of the

grain. When using a polish to clean your furniture, do not switch between Oil-based

and Wax-based products. Be consistent and use the same polish. Switching between

polish types will create a foggy effect or build-up to the surface of your furniture. If

this happens, remove the foggy appearance or build-up by diluting 1 tablespoon of

white vinegar in 1 quart of water and lightly dipping a cloth into the solution. Rub the

surface of your furniture softly, until dry. Repeat if necessary. Do not use soap and

heavy amounts of water to clean wood furniture. Heavy amounts of water will

penetrate the surface and damage the wood. When spills occur, wipe immediately

with a soft dry cloth.

What to avoid:

Do not place any hot beverages or hot dishes directly on your furniture. This creates

a chemical reaction and will produce a white spot on the finished surface. Always use

a coaster or protective pads.

When placing accessories onto your furniture, it is a good idea to line the bottom with

felt. This will prevent any damage from occurring, such as scratches or chemical

reactions from products such as rubber or vinyl.

Heat and direct sunlight can damage your furniture. Do not place furniture near

sources of extreme heat such as radiators. This can cause excessive and localized

drying of the wood.