| Many people have an assortment of old family | | | | professional restoration on a regular basis. Pieces of |
| heirlooms and antique pieces stored in attics and | | | | artwork like paintings and drawings tend to require |
| basements. The true value of these things can | | | | this type of care the most. A professional is needed |
| become lost over time especially if they are not | | | | in order to properly clean and restore paintings |
| properly cared for. It's important to maintain family | | | | without ruining them. To keep your art in the best |
| heirlooms if they are to withstand the tests of time. | | | | possible form see a professional every few years. |
| Items that are passed down to new generations | | | | Ask for tips in order to care for your heirlooms |
| may need extra special care. Neglecting articles that | | | | effectively. It's incredibly important to never try to |
| are aging can greatly reduce any possible value they | | | | cleanse or care for paintings yourself. It's very easy |
| may have. | | | | to destroy the paint which will render the piece as |
| Proper storage is absolutely essential when it comes | | | | having little to no monetary value. |
| to antiques and heirlooms. Things like dust and | | | | There are certain rules that should always be |
| oxygen may wreak more havoc on these things than | | | | followed when it comes to caring for heirlooms that |
| one might assume. Things like paintings and furniture | | | | may be pieces of furniture. Antique furniture should |
| should not be stored in musty, damp basements or in | | | | never be placed in the sunlight or beneath any kind |
| outdoor storage containers. Some items may be | | | | of ultraviolet lighting for extended periods of time. |
| better left in an air tight container of some kind or in | | | | Stoves that emit strong blasts of heat are also |
| a storage facility designed especially for the safe | | | | something that should be avoided. Cleanse the items |
| keeping of valuables. | | | | only with products that are designed solely for the |
| If you know that your heirloom is especially aged or | | | | use of antique restoration. Other cleaners may cause |
| in need of some kind of repair it may be best to | | | | irreparable damage. Store furniture away from |
| seek out a professional. Those skilled in the care of | | | | animals and insects at all times. |
| heirlooms will have products and tools at their | | | | Caring for heirlooms can involve plenty of work. |
| disposal that may be unheard of or unknown to the | | | | However, it's important to remember that it must be |
| average person. A professional will be able to | | | | done in order to maintain the item throughout the |
| accurately instruct you on the proper care of your | | | | years so that later generations can also enjoy it. |
| piece based on the material, age and storage. | | | | Heirlooms are meant to be shared with family and |
| Anything that you know to be of extreme potential | | | | bestowed upon the younger family members. Time |
| value should be seen by a professional in order to | | | | and money invested into the care of these things will |
| guarantee its authenticity and appropriate care. | | | | significantly multiply as time goes on. |
| Certain types of heirlooms and antiques require | | | | |