‘Furniture Care Tips’ Archives
Keeping Fido From Chewing The Sofa
To keep your dog from chewing on the furniture do this: At most pet stores, and some craft stores you can purchase a bottle of Sour Apple spray, that dogs hate the taste of. Spray this on the areas that the dog is chewing and Fido won’t chew there any more. Here [Read More]
Do Not Suffocate Your Finish!
Believe it or not, but lacquer finishes need to breath. Putting vinyl or see through covers, glass covers, or some kinds of plastic covers on top of your dining table can damage the finish. Be sure that the cover has a felt or cloth protective side that lays on the finish, [Read More]
For Table Rings
(Warning: Check with the manufacturer about instructions for your product!) Most table rings are caused by moisture getting caught inside the finish. First of all, always use a coaster, but in case of table rings, there are a variety of methods that work: A paste of [Read More]
We Hate Heat & Scribbles!
Most finishes do not like heat, some finishes will even trap the moisture from the heat in the finish, causing heat rings. We recommend not putting any hot pans or plates on your finish, but if you have to, use an oven pad when sitting a hot pan on a wood and finish [Read More]
Protect Your Finish From California
Bakersfield, California has a dry climate. This dry climate can damage fine lacquer finishes on dining tables, dressers, coffee tables, armoires, end tables, and most other furniture with a finish. To protect your furniture we recommend using a quality antique oil (or Old [Read More]
Cleaning Leather Furniture
(Warning: Check with the manufacturer about cleaning instructions for your product!) Please consult the manufacturer of your furniture before cleaning with anything. Neutrogena soap, the clear with an amber tone to it, works really well for most stains on leather. Try this [Read More]
Cleaning Wicker Furniture
It can be cleaned with warm soapy water and then rinsed with salt water. To keep wicker from yellowing, scrub with a stiff brush moistened with warm salt water. To clean dust and dirt out of those hard-to-reach places, use a soft paintbrush or toothbrush. [Read More]
Cleaning Metal Furniture
Outside metal furniture is tough, but it still needs to be cleaned to make it shine. Here’s how: Make a paste with 1/4 cup cream of tartar and baking soda, and then add 2 tablespoons of powdered laundry detergent. Polish the piece with this paste and wipe and polish [Read More]
Cleaning Upholstered Furniture
(Warning: Check with the manufacturer about cleaning instructions for your product!) The real tip is frequent vacuuming using an upholstery or brush attachment. But for more stubborn stains: These Are Wash Codes – found on furniture tags: (usually tags are found [Read More]
Recliner Mechanisms
If you take care of your recliner mechanisms, they will last you for a long time! Most recliners have threaded knobs (or screws), in the very backrest of the recliner. At the back of the backrest, very back outside back panel, at the rear of the recliner, there is [Read More]