Have you ever wondered how your antique furniture would look like if you don't give a proper care? Classy furniture such as chairs, dining tables, bureau, clocks etc requires a high maintenance and thus needs your full attention. Just because of your negligence, you would not want it to look old, shabby or worn out. A proper washing process is necessary to remove complete dust from the pieces. While cleaning it, you should be careful on furnish of the surface, its color and save it from spills, scratches, burns and other dent marks.

Due to entries of dust and dirt in your room, it might damage the finish of wood, bras and other surfaces. You should use a soft cloth or a very delicate brush to protect and preserve your pieces. By the time you think you need to restore your collection, they will soon get damaged or even look like old-fashioned materials. However if you truly love your antiques, you can follow these easy tips on handling them with good care:  

• Keep your items away from direct sunlight or near windows, air conditioner vents, radiators, fireplaces and stoves. What it does is that heat exposure can loosen glue joints, inlays and also cause fading of the allure of the collection. Plus, it can also cause expansion of the wood and create cracks in pieces. If possible, you can place drapes and curtains in order to block direct heat.
• As polishing is an important part of caring for antiques, you should wax it to give a perfect shine every month. It can help in preserving its quality and guarding it from any damages. In case if you don't have any idea regarding waxing, you can call experts for the precise process.
• And if you know the right use of wax, then make sure you don't do it on regular basis. This can create the surface parts with sticky residue and give it patches all over the wooden piece.
• While cleaning the dust and stains from the materials, use a soft cloth to prevent from scratches and roughness on the coats.
• If you want to move your antiques from one place top another, never drag it on the floor even for shortest distance. Pick it up instead. Even minor pull can give a big scratch.
• For a long span of your collection, dust it regularly and check for insects getting into it. It might chew up your piece and create many possible holes.  
• You can use natural aromatic resins like Manila Copal, Mastic and Sandarac on your antiques to keep insects and pests away and also gives you a pleasant smell.       

The right handling of your antique furniture comes with the right furniture restoration service you choose. If you cannot make a proper cleaning time from your busy schedule, visit www.brownscarpetandupholsterycleaning.com today and preserve the essence of your collection!