With proper care your hardwood furniture can provide years of pleasure for your family. Here are some tips to be sure you get the most from your pieces.

• Upon receiving your furniture please un-wrap all pieces as soon as possible. Your furniture will continue to cure and adjust to your home environment in the few weeks following delivery.
• Maintain the humidity in your home at a 35%-45% range in order to prevent warping and cracking.
• If possible, keep your furniture out of direct sunlight or direct heat such as furnace vents, heaters, and fireplaces. This can cause your furniture to dry out and potentially crack over time.
• A mild soap and water is all that is necessary to clean your furniture. If you want to use a polish, use one without any silicones or wax. It will cause a build up that might make it impossible for refinishing your piece down the road.
• When using a polish apply and buff along the grain of the furniture.
• Avoid putting items with a rough or sharp base on your surfaces as it can potentially scratch the top.
• Avoid the use of nail polish remover or other harsh solvents by your furniture.

• We recommend using a tablecloth or placements in the first couple weeks following delivery as your table is still curing and adjusting to your home.
• If you purchased leaves with your table keep them stored in the same area, if possible, as your table. Do not store them in an attic or basement where room temperatures may drastically vary. Use a leaf storage bag for optimal protection.
• If you do a lot of entertaining, consider using a table pad to help prevent against scratches, dents, and daily wear and tear.
• For tables that have leaves that are used only occasionally, we recommend using a table cloth or other protective surface for daily use. Excessive rubbing and wiping can cause the sheens to vary from base table to unused leaves.
• We do not recommend using glass to protect your table top. However, if you would like to, we do recommend using enough padding between the glass and table top to allow for needed airflow.

If you have chosen to upholster your furniture with fabric, it is important to follow the cleaning instructions for your type of upholstery. The following cleaning codes will tell you how to safely clean your upholstery.

We also recommend treating your upholstery with a stain resistant product. Keep leather upholstery conditioned using a leather conditioner.

• WS - Waster Solvent Cleaner: Spot clean with a mild solvent, and upholstery shampoo or the foam from a mild detergent. When using a solvent or dry cleaning product, follow the instructions carefully and clean only in a well-ventilated room. Avoid any product that contains carbon tetrachloride or other toxic materials.
• S - Solvent Cleaner: Spot clean using a mild water-free solvents or dry cleaning product. Clean only in a well-ventilated room and avoid any product that contains carbon tetrachloride or other toxic materials.
• W- Water-Based Cleaner: Spot clean using the foam only from a water-based cleaning agent such as a mild detergent or non-solvent upholstery shampoo product. Apply foam with soft brush in a circular motion. Vacuum when dry.

Accidents happen. If damage occurs to a piece of your furniture, we recommend contacting a local re-finisher or upholstery expert to discuss alternatives. Hardwood is different than other materials and requires special care and attention.

• WS - Waster Solvent Cleaner: Spot clean with a mild solvent, and upholstery shampoo or the foam from a mild detergent. When using a solvent or dry cleaning product, follow the instructions carefully and clean only in a well-ventilated room. Avoid any product that contains carbon tetrachloride or other toxic materials.
• S - Solvent Cleaner: Spot clean using a mild water-free solvents or dry cleaning product. Clean only in a well-ventilated room and avoid any product that contains carbon tetrachloride or other toxic materials.
• W- Water-Based Cleaner: W- Water-Based CleanerSpot clean using the foam only from a water-based cleaning agent such as a mild detergent or non-solvent upholstery shampoo product. Apply foam with soft brush in a circular motion. Vacuum when dry.