To maintain the beautiful appearance of your furniture a few care guidelines must be followed.
- Limit direct sunlight exposure as much as possible. Over exposure can cause a change in the appearance of your furniture's finish.
- Excessive use of furniture polish can cause moisture from a beverage can or glass to leave a milky white ring on the surface of the wood.
- Do not use cleaners containing bleach.
- Avoid cleaners with abrasives, as they may scratch the finish. They often have sand in them.
- Do not allow cleaners containing ammonia to come in contact with your furniture finish. Ammonia may turn oak black and painted pieces yellow.
- Excessive exposure to smoke will cause the finish to yellow.
- Dyes and inks may discolor the finish. The ink and dyes from newsprint and plastic bags may penetrate into the finish when moist.
- Like any finish it may still be scratched or damaged if not cared for properly.
Cleaning Guidelines
Generally a soft damp cloth followed by a dry cloth is all you need to clean the finish. If a cleaner is required, use only a very mild soap (such as Murphy's Oil Soap) and wipe dry. A high quality furniture polish may be used occasionally. Apply with a soft cloth following manufacturer instructions.