Tip section
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Before getting started with tips on caring for your wood, we'd like you to learn a little about the characteristics of the different types of wood. Please click HERE for more on characteristics of wood. |
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Ready? Let's go!
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The Finish |
| The finish on our Amish of furniture is finished with three coats of a product known as modified conversion varnish. It has been formulated to be "virtually hazardous and pollutant free." This premium grade of finish is tough and resistant to minor marring and abrasions as well as the following household chemicals. |
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| Household Chemical |
Hours |
Effect |
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| Water |
24 |
none |
| Alcohol (100 Proof) |
24 |
none |
| Vinegar |
24 |
none |
| Catsup |
24 |
none |
| Oil based paint |
24 |
none |
| Orange juice |
24 |
none |
| Mustard |
24 |
none |
| Red ink (Red Ink is a dye) |
1 |
none |
| Coffee |
24 |
none |
| Turpentine |
24 |
none |
| Lemon juice |
24 |
none |
| Olive oil |
24 |
none |
| Cooking fat |
24 |
none |
| Milk |
24 |
none |
| Grape juice |
24 |
none |
| Margarine |
24 |
none |
| Tea |
24 |
none |
| Boiling water |
5 min. trickle |
none |
| Nail polish remover |
left to evaporate |
none |
| Heat |
up to 230 degrees |
none |
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Avoid Dry Dusting
and Wiping |
| Dust and other normally occurring materials in a house contain tiny abrasive particles, much like fine sandpaper. When removed with a dry cloth they cause tiny scratches in the finish. Over time these tiny scratches will result in a changed appearance in the finish. To avoid this, simply use a soft damp dusting cloth. The cloth should be dampened with any furniture polish that does not contain silicone. We recommend products like Endust or Guardsman Products. Pledge is not a product we recommend. While it will polish and shine, it also prevents the ability to refinish your furniture in the future because of the silicone it contains. ALWAYS REMEMBER if it does not say on the can "does not contain silicone" then it probably has it and should be avoided. It is also recommended to frequently refold the cloth to a clean side. A dirty cloth can redeposit dust on the finish. |
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Keep It Clean
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| All spills, regardless of what they are, should be wiped up as soon as they happen. Do not allow spills to harden or dry on the finish. This will make removing them that much more difficult and may cause damage to the finish or wood. If you do need remove a dried spill, a clean cloth with warm soapy water is best. |
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Control the Environment
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| Your furniture responds to changes in temperature and humidity by expanding and contracting. Indoor humidity should be between 30% and 50% and the temperature in the 60 to 80 degree range. Even with the proper settings you still will notice a gap where the table halves or the leaves meet. Chances are that your table will fit tight six months of the year and the other six months there will be a gap. If the gap exceeds 3/16 of an inch year round then you should contact us for repair. PLEASE don't panic if this happens. It is a natural characteristic of real woods to do this. |
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Common Sense |
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| Many people are under the belief that a real wood product is indestructible. This is far from the truth. All it takes is common sense and the ability to pick up the phone and call us if you have ANY questions. We are here to help even after the sale. |
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