To
prevent overall soil, frequent vacuuming or light brushing to remove dust
and grime is recommended.  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 a soft brush in a
circular motion.  Vacuum when dry.  Pre-test small area before
proceeding.  Use a professional furniture cleaning service when an
overall soiled condition has been reached.]]> http://www.14ushop.com/14urss/news/fabric-codes.php Mon, 29 May 2006 10:39:35 -0700
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For hassle free, "no sell" furniture shopping, visit www.14ushop.com.]]> http://www.14ushop.com/14urss/news/care-1.php Mon, 22 May 2006 10:32:29 -0700 Keep Drawers Sliding With a cake of soap or piece of wax go over the tracks or runners.

Second-Hand Furniture If it has a musty odor, put a plastic lid in each drawer, topped with a cotton ball soaked in oil (cinnamon, clove, mint; purchased at drugstore). Smell will disappear

UNsticking Paper From Wood Try soaking the paper in cooking oil for a few minutes. Rub with a cloth to 'roll' the paper off.

UNsticking Wax from Wood To remove candlewax spills from wooden furniure, soften the wax first with your hairdryer set on medium heat. When it starts to melt the wax, wipe the wax off with a soft cloth. Then wipe the area with a mild vinegars solution and polish as usual.

Burns on Wooden Furniture Mix vegetable oil with powdered pumice or rottenstone to make a paste. Apply paste to burned area only, rubbing it gently into the grain. Wipe clean and polish as usual. For minor burns, try toothepaste.

Musty Old Trunk To get the musty smell out of an old trunk that has been closed up, fill an open box with deodorized cat litter, put it in the trunk, and close the lid for a few days. Then open the trunk and leave it outdoors in the fresh air on a nice sunny day. Before closing it, stuff the inside with crumpled newspaper to absorb odors, and / or tuck in a few bars of unwrapped soap.]]> http://www.14ushop.com/14urss/news/wood-furniture-tips-3.php Mon, 15 May 2006 09:53:01 -0700 Remedy for Greying Wood Surfaces When a whitish-grey film appears on wood furniture, mix a small amount of vinegar (1 to 2 tablespoons) with a pint of water and soak a soft cloth in it. Wring the cloth lightly and let remaining mixture in the cloth drip onto the wood surface. Rub lightly. If this doesn't take, sanding may be required.

Wood Surfaces will be cleaned and lightly polished after being wiped iwth a mixtgure of 1 teaspoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon white vinegar in 1 quart warm water. use a soft cloth to apply and another one to wipe dry.

Watermarks PREVENTION Apply floor wax to furniture and quickly rub it in. It will leave a water-resistant finish on the surface.

To Cover a Smnall Dark Wood Scratch Prepare a paste of instant coffee and water and rub into the scratch. Wipe off the excess and the scratch will be gone.

To Cover a Small Varnished-Wood Scratch Rub a black crayon on the scratch and blend it in with a cloth.

Or Try and eyebrow pencil, shoe polish, or crayon whose color matches the wood color.
or Rub with cooking oil and a soft cloth.

To Cover a Small Mahogany Scratch Use iodine to fill it in.

To Cover a scratch on Wrought Iron Furniture Rub a black crayon on the scratch and blend it in with a cloth.]]> http://www.14ushop.com/14urss/news/wood-furniture-tricks-2.php Mon, 8 May 2006 11:43:32 -0700 To Remove Old Polish and Dirt Put two tea bags in a pot with 1 quart of water and bring to a boil. Cool to room temperature, dip a

soft cloth in the solution, wring it damp and wipe furniture. Buff it dry with a soft cloth, then assess whether or not it should be

polished.

Wood Surfaces will be cleaned and lightly polished after being wiped iwth a mixtgure of 1 teaspoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon white

vinegar in 1 quart warm water. use a soft cloth to apply and another one to wipe dry.

Make it yourself Furniture Polish Try one of these. Combine 1/3 cup white vinegar with 1 cup olive oil or 3 drops lemon extract with

1 cup mineral oil. Baby oil can be used in place of olive or mineral oil.

Finger print-FREE Furniture Sprinkle cornstarch on the just-polished furniture and buff with a soft cloth. The cornstarch will make

fingerprints disappear as well as absorb excess polish.

Dried out Furniture? Try using petyroleum jelly (Vaseline) on a soft cloth and polish to help feed and restore the wood - you might

even see mmore of the grain and natural luster.

UH, OH a Watermark, Heat Scar or White Ring!!! Massage mayonnaise into the marks and leave overnight. Next day, wipe off the

mayonnaise and marks should be gone. You can also use petroleum jelly, margarine or butter.

For really Stubborn Stains Mix equal amounts of cigarette or cigar ashes with mayo and apply as above.
Non-gel white toothpaste is effective in removing water rings. Dab toothpaste on a damp cotton cloth and gently massage the ring in a

circular motion until it is gone. Wipe and buff with dry cotton cloth.
or mix equal amounts of baking soda and toothpaste and massage into the furniture and then wipe and buff.]]> http://www.14ushop.com/14urss/news/wood-furniture-tricks.php Mon, 1 May 2006 09:53:19 -0700 Crypton® Super Fabrics
Crypton Fabrics provide excellent soil, stain and moisture resistance for your everyday messes. Cleaning is as easy as 1-2-3: