| Investing in Antique Furniture | | | | Protecting the wood |
| Owing antique furniture is most definitely an asset. | | | | Cleaning antique furniture can damage the wood if it |
| Anyone owning a piece of antique furniture may be | | | | is not done correctly so make sure you use all the |
| able to get thousands of dollars, if it is in good | | | | protection necessary. Clean any liquids that fall on the |
| condition. The value of your furniture piece depends | | | | wooden surfaces immediately and do not allow the |
| on how old it is, where it was made, the level of | | | | fluids to sit. Cleaning antique furniture in this instance |
| craftsmanship and the condition it is in. There are | | | | would require dabbing the stain with a soft cloth until |
| things you can do to guarantee your furniture piece | | | | all of the solvent has been removed. Avoid wiping it |
| stays in a good condition and as a result maintain a | | | | away, because it could cause more damage. To |
| high value. | | | | maintain wooden antiques in the best possible way, |
| Keeping your antique furniture clean | | | | keep them away from direct sunlight. Sunlight can |
| When cleaning antique furniture make sure that it | | | | contribute to discolouration and irreversible damage. |
| becomes part of your regular cleaning routine; do not | | | | Maintaining a clean environment |
| neglect your antiques. Dust your antiques every few | | | | Always keep in mind that antiques are old and |
| days, once a week at the very least. Use a soft | | | | sensitive. To avoid damaging your antique furniture, |
| cloth to avoid scratches. Avoid using sprays of any | | | | make sure that you keep your antiques in a clean |
| kind especially those that include furniture polish. | | | | room with constant temperatures. Large variations in |
| Chemicals used in the manufacturing of these sprays | | | | temperature throughout the day can be damaging to |
| for the purpose of repelling dust and grime can | | | | your antiques. Some antique collectors use humidifiers |
| actually damage your investment by staining the | | | | in antique storage rooms to guarantee the best |
| wood or causing weak spots. Cleaning antique | | | | return for their investment in the long run. |
| furniture should be about preserving it rather than | | | | Always remember, that antiques are primarily valuable |
| adding to the wear and tear. What you can use to | | | | because of their age and condition. What will add |
| clean your wooden antiques is orange oil; use it once | | | | more value to your antique are factors such as |
| a week. Consider waxing every few months as well. | | | | quality, distinctiveness, splendor and period. Antique |
| Applying a thin coat of wax to the wooden surface | | | | collectors are always looking for the best age to |
| of your antiques will allow it to shine. | | | | condition/quality ration antique. |