CARE FOR YOUR BAKER HESSELDENZ FURNITURE

WOOD

  • Moisture and heat can damage any wood finish. Protect your furniture by using coasters and trivets. Always wipe up moisture promptly and dry with a soft cloth.

  • Avoid dragging sharp or rough objects across the surface of your wood furniture. Use adhesive felt pads, trivets, coasters and placemats to help prevent scratches.

  • Avoid direct contact with rubber bumpers and candle wax as it may react with the wood's finish and leave a stain.

  • Wood will expand and contract with seasonal humidity changes. Maintain consistent humidity levels to minimize movement in the wood and prevent warping.

  • Over time, air and sunlight will change the color of natural wood. Occasionally rotate the items placed on your wood furniture to allow a more uniform color to develop. Expose table leaves to the same amount of air and sunlight as your table.

  • Apply wood cleaner ( ex: Murphy Oil Soap) for daily or deep cleaning on all of your interior or exterior wood surfaces. Simply spray and wipe clean with a cloth.

  • Lacquered, painted or stained wood is susceptible to scratches. Use adhesive felt pads, trivets, coasters and placemats to protect your furniture.

  • Use a slightly damp cloth to clean as needed. Wipe dry.

  • For persistent spots, gently clean with a soft cloth and a solution of water and mild detergent. Wipe dry.

  • Do not use cleaning products containing ammonia, alcohol or petroleum.

  • Avoid furniture polish as it can accumulate over time and leave a residue.

BRONZE

Clean with a damp cloth.

For every day cleaning use a duster or a damp cloth. Do not use any cleaning products. Any water or fluid on bronze should be wiped up and not left to sit.

LUCITE

It is important to clean and care for lucite properly from the start as it is a somewhat delicate material. Proper steps should be exercised in cleaning lucite. Clean lucite with hot soapy water using a soft cloth. The type of polishing cloth you use will make a difference. The ideal cloth is nonabrasive, absorbent, and lint free.