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Some preventive steps you can take to protect wood and finish.

   1. Don’t set furniture too close to heat vents.
   2. Don’t set furniture in direct sunlight.
   3. Don’t use silicone polish.
   4. Don’t use harmful household products, such as finger
       nail polish near wood
   5. Felt should be used for backing on lamps, ashtrays,
       etc.
   6. Chemical damage can be caused from synthetic,
       rubber or items made of plastic.
   7. Dust furniture weekly with a soft cotton cloth.
   8. Polish furniture monthly with a quality grade polish.
       Leave on for 30 minutes, then buff off. Also, polish the
       underside of furniture once a year.
   9. Antiques – check for dryness…season cracks
       regularly.
10. When you move to different climates, wood will swell,
        warp, etc.
11. We recommend you call a professional when in doubt.