Caring for your Hardwood Furniture

Only use commercial polishes for dusting that are nonsilicone based.
Always dust with a soft, clean polished-moistened cloth.
Dust the furniture with the moistened cloth in a motion that goes with the grain of the hardwood.
Use a second soft, clean cloth to wipe away any excess moisture, again going with the wood grain.
Avoid placing hardwood furniture in direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Over-exposure to the sun’s rays can alter the wood’s coloration.
Use a soft, clean cloth to blot up any spilled liquids as soon as possible.
Use coasters on hardwood for both hot and cold drinks.
Though the finish is heat resistant, it is still best to use protective mats under hot dishes, utensils and cooking appliances.
To prevent unwanted drying of the furniture, keep the room temperature and humidity as constant as possible. Ideally, the humidity should be between 40 and 50 percent.
Avoid placing hardwood furniture directly in front of sources of heat, like fireplaces and heating ducts.
Use felt spacers if a piece of glass or acrylic is used to cover the top of any hardwood furniture to allow the furniture to continue to breathe,
Use felt protectors on the feet of all accessories and trivets that are placed on the top of hardwood furniture.

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