Care and Protection of Wood Furniture

Few things add as much beauty to a room as wood furniture. Coffee tables, end tables, sofa tables, occasional tables and dining tables – they all have the unique ability to add warmth to a room – and a handy place to set your newspaper and television remote control. However, wood furniture can be damaged – so it requires special care and protection.

To protect and properly care for your wood furniture and keep it looking new, we recommend the following helpful tips:​

• Avoid placing wood furniture under windows or in direct sunlight, as sunlight can cause fading of wood.

• Avoid dramatic changes in temperature where wood furniture is located by placing it away from radiators, heat, air vents, air conditioning ducts and fireplaces or stoves.

• Do not place plastic or rubber materials (lamp bases, notebooks, placemats, etc.) on your furniture, as some plastics contain ingredients that can damage the wood finish

• Rotate accessories on your wood furniture from time to time so they do not sit in the same spot all the time, also helping to avoid fading.

• Use pads, cloth or felt to protect furniture from plastic or rubber, as well as hot dishes, beverages, and any objects that may contain water.

• Clean up spills immediately using a blotting action (not a wiping action). Water left on the surface of wood furniture can cause white spots in the finish. Alcohol, perfume, after-shave and medications can also damage wood finishes.

• Lift and place objects rather than dragging them across the surface of the wood furniture.