When properly cared for, your furniture will remain beautiful for a long time. To maintain the beautiful appearance, a few rules apply to the care of your hardwood furniture:
Dust often along the grain in the wood.
Maintain humidity levels at 35 – 45% as hardwoods expand and contract with changes in the humidity levels (the expansion and contraction will cause cracks, warping and/or splitting). Radiators and wood stoves can dry out your new solid wood furniture.
Keep the temperature in the 65° to 75° range. Maintain a temperature of 70° for the first 30 days. Your new finish does not achieve its maximum performance properties for at least 30 days from the time it was applied.
Avoid exposure to water, direct sunlight and chemicals.
Keep your furniture out of direct contact with hot or cold air from your vents.
Do not place damp newsprint, plastic toys or other plastic objects on your furniture. Dyes and inks from these items may discolor the finish over time or when moist.
Guard against scratches that can damage the wood or finish.
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