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Furniture & Mattress Care Information
Upholstery Care Instructions With proper care your upholstered pieces will provide years of beautiful
service. Always allow several inches between your furniture and any heat
source. Avoid placing items in direct sunlight. Dust frequently using the
soft brush attachment on your vacuum. Rotate and turn seat cushions often to
avoid excessive wear. Fabric Cleaning Codes Fabrics are woven in varying textures and materials. Pilling and fading are not covered by manufacturer's warranties. Fabric protection treatment is recommended to extend the life and appearance of fabrics. There are four codes (W, S, W-S, X) used by manufacturers to indicate recommended cleaning methods. These cleaning codes are as follows: Code "W" Code "S" Code "W-S" Code "X" Leather Furniture Care Leather will normally outlast fabric at least three to one. It is durable
but not accident or injury proof. Leather protection treatments are highly
recommended. Never use soaps, saddle soaps, oil, all-purpose cleaners or
solvents on your leather furnishings. Keep your furniture away from heat and
direct sunlight. Keep the pores of your leather free from dust particles by
cleaning regularly with the soft brush attachment on your vacuum. Wood Furniture Care Tips For items that have a clear-coated finish use a quality furniture polish
such as Guardsman Furniture Polish (or a similar product) which contains no
waxes, silicones or petroleum distillates. With woods like oak, that are
often oil finished, we recommend Howard's Feed n' Wax (or a similar product)
to protect the finish. Wood pieces should be dusted frequently and polished
with a soft cloth about every month. All spills should be cleaned up at once
using a blotting rather than wiping motion. Avoid extremes in humidity and
temperature. Since solid woods expand and contract with moisture content,
table leaves may not fit perfectly at all times because of this. Rotate
accessories to different areas and lift instead of dragging objects when
moving them. Plastic or rubber objects can mar finishes; use felt or cloth
for pads to protect surfaces from hot dishes, beverages, candles, flower
pots and vases. Mattresses Rotating & Care The following care tips were written for conventional innerspring
mattresses, however many of these tips still apply to more modern latex and
memory foam mattress sets too. Rotate your mattress over and end-to-end
every 2 weeks for 2 months after purchase, and every 3 months thereafter.
Body impressions are not a mattress defect. Never bend your mattress or the
corners when applying fitted sheets, as this may damage the innerspring unit
of your mattress. Do not stand or jump on your mattress or foundation. Keep
your bedding clean and dry. Never "carry" your mattress by the handles (if
any). Only use the handles to position the mattress once it is on the
foundation. When purchasing a new mattress, be sure to purchase the matching
foundation/box spring, which works with the mattress to provide the right
suspension. Failure to use a proper foundation could result in abuse of the
mattress and may lead to damage and unsatisfactory performance. All Queen
and King sized mattresses require a center support. Products that are
abused, damaged or soiled are not covered by any manufacturer's warranty. We
recommend using a mattress pad that will prevent staining or applying a
fabric protection such as Guardian to your new mattress set. Furniture Warranty Coverage Programs Most furniture warranty protection programs offered by furniture retailers are exceptionally good investments. Ask your furniture dealer what protection programs they offer for your new furniture purchases and what the programs cover. Quality furniture is a long-term investment and is well worth the small cost of protecting it. More Information |
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