Ideas ?? On how to keep my oak table in good condition??
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Preventive Care for fine Wood Furniture
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Keep Furniture out of direct sunlight to avoid heat damage and bleaching of wood.
Keep Furniture away from heating and air conditioning sources to prevent loss of moisture in the wood.
Use felt backing on lamps, ashtrays, and other accessories to prevent scratching and gouging.
Use place mats under the plates and hot pads under serving dishes when serving hot food.
Put house plants in drip-proof pots and keep foliage from touching furniture surfaces to prevent moisture damage to wood.
Use coasters under both hot and cold drinks.
Do not place synthetic rubber or plastic items directly on wood to avoid chemical change to furniture finish.
Do not leave newspapers or magazines lying on wood due to possible ink "bleeding" into the furniture finish and wood.
Avoid using nail polish remover or other harsh household products near wood furniture to avoid possible damage from spills or splashes.
Rotate the placement of accessories on wood furniture surfaces and change the placement of wood furniture within the room from time to time to redistribute wear patterns.
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Recommended Program for Wood Furniture Care at Home
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Type of Wood Finish. First, determine whether your fine wood product has an oil or gloss finish. An oil finish is a penetrating finish and leaves a very soft natural appearance. This finish is common on many styles of oak furniture. A gloss finish fills the pores and the spaces in between the grain of the wood giving a shiny appearance like mahogany and some cherry and maple pieces. This finish offers better protection and requires less maintenance than oiled finishes.
Oak Liquidator's professional quality Almond and Lemon Oil is a perfect choice for either finish. This product not only conditions but also contains a scratch removing agent. Please visit our store and ask for a complimentary bottle, its our gift to you.
Once a week, dust furniture with a lint-free cloth dampened with our Oak Liquidator's Almond and Lemon Oil to prevent dust particles from scratching wood finish. (in summer when windows are open, or when carpentry or other dust-causing work is being done in the home, dust more frequently.)
Twice a year, before and after the heating season, apply a generous amount of our polish directly to wood surfaces. Allow the polish to remain on the piece at least 12 hours to "feed" the wood and promote moisture retention. Wipe wood until dry before placing object on it.
When you move to a new residence, especially to a different climate, repeat the twice a year feeding described above to help your furniture adjust to heat and moisture differences in your new environment.
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Old English Furniture Polish and keep children away from it.
We use I think it is called Murphey's Oil Soap to clean it. We use wood polish. Depending on what kind of table it is: if it is a kitchen table, try getting a clear plastic table cloth so you can still see the beauty of it but it is covered from direct contact.
rub oil into it
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