Furniture is made to be used and enjoyed but accidents do happen. Basic care and maintenance will protect and prolong the beauty and longevity of your furniture. It's simple to protect and enhance your furniture's natural beauty. All that's needed is some tender loving care.
THE ENEMIES OF FURNITURE:
Many common problems in furniture care are caused by the elements. If you are aware of these troublemakers, the resulting damage can easily can be avoided. - Sunlight's ultraviolet rays can damage wood finishes.
- Liquid spills will damage furniture if not removed promptly.
- Heat creates a chemical change in the furniture finish which can result in a white spot.
- High humidity causes wood to swell. Low humidity causes wood to lose moisture and shrink.
Extreme changes cause warping, splitting and cracking.
CARING FOR
FURNITURE IS EASY:
Follow a few simple guidelines will help extend the life of your furniture. Each piece of D.M.Exporters furniture is crafted using the hardest sesame wood . Since each piece of wood is unique, you can expect variations in grain pattern and appearance. Our finishing process not only reveals a rich antique patina, but also provides a durable protective coating. To further enhance the furniture, D.M.Exporters has created a distinctive heirloom appearance with random distressing applied by hand.
Here are some suggestions on how to care for your furniture.
Wood care - Wood products respond to humidity and climate changes and may cause some swelling and contracting. Avoid placing your furniture near a heating or air conditioning outlet.
- Place felt pads under table lamps and other object sitting on the surface.
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Arrange furniture out of direct sunlight; use sun screening drapes during intense sunlight hours; rotate furniture in place and in room arrangements.
- Use coasters to prevent spills, stains and damage from hot dishes. Blot all spills immediately.
- Keep solvents, alcohol, nail polish and polish removers away from your furniture surfaces.
- Always lift furniture to move it - don't drag it.
- Open and close doors, drawers and lids gently.
Antique Brass care - Maintain
with regular dusting.
- Wipe spills
immediately.
- Use dry
cloth for dusting. Do not use a brass cleaner as it will damage the lacquer.
PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT:
The beauty of furniture care is that it helps to protect your investment. Fine furniture is an important purchase. Proper care will help maintain your furniture's finish and ensure that it looks great year after year.
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