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Cleaning Antique Wooden Furniture

The following advice does not apply to friends and relatives over the age of sixty, but it will make a difference on your wooden antique furniture. Generally speaking, common sense applies and a gentle touch always works best when dealing with antiques. Read on if you dare, no matter how old you may be. Cleaning Strategies Often the best cleaning treatment for wooden antiques is a little warm water on a soft cloth. If you have just bought a piece that has a price tag on it that won’t come off, dampen a cloth with white vinegar and rub it … Continue reading →

Wicker and Cane: Yes, You Can Clean Them

The original environment of wicker and cane is humid and tropical, and even though furniture pieces made from these sources may now live in homes in far away non-exotic places, their need for humidity and lush warmth never dies. Cater to this need and your wicker and cane will be among the happiest of all your furniture pieces. Ignore this advice and, well, it’s your wicker. Read on no matter how you may feel about the tropics. Wicker Cleaning Most of the time, a good vacuuming is all wicker needs. You can plug your hose into the exhaust port and … Continue reading →

Furniture Cleaning Tips

Polishing furniture may not be your favorite thing to do, but it is important if you want your wooden pieces to look their Sunday best. When it comes from the factory, wood furniture has a finish that protects it from everyday wear and tear. Waxes help to remove smoke grease and dust deposits and to bring out the furniture’s natural luster. Here are some tips to keep your furniture on its toes even though it doesn’t have toes. Read on, whether you do or not. Homemade Furniture Polishers You can make a great furniture polish by mixing 1/3 cup of … Continue reading →