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Digging through antiques in your attic or garage can be exciting! Finding out that your one of a kind pieces of furniture have been neglected for some time is not. Now you need a way to thoroughly have your piece of furniture cleaned and back to looking new. With Colonial Restoration, our experts are looking forward to helping you to restore your piece of furniture to it's original fashion.
Dirt and dust can build on furniture throughout time and make the item look dull. The removal of dirt and dust buildup can be difficult depending on the severity. Some furniture cleaning calls for the use of turpentine or linseed oils. Finding and identifying the proper tools, materials and equipment needed for your unique piece of furniture can be stressful and can end up in a disaster. Utilizing professionals for help in cleaning of your furniture can be a great idea and will allow you to have your very own family heirloom that you can share amongst your loved ones for generations. Colonial Restoration can identify each unique piece of wood and properly take care of the furniture for the individual needs that it calls for to keep the wood looking its best for years to come!
The process of furniture cleaning may seem fairly easy but if not done with the proper cleansers and astringents the item you cherish could ended up ruined. Handing your antiques furniture over to trained professionals is never a bad idea to keep your piece looking perfect for years to come. Colonial Restoration chooses the right materials for each unique furniture cleaning. No two pieces are the exact same and they should never be treated as such. Each item is applied with finishing waxes to promote that luxurious shine! Give us a call today for a consultation for your furniture cleaning!
Antique furniture can have special meaning in your live due to the memories of where it came from. Some of those items may have handed down to you over the years from loved family members. Others you may have purchased but you want to care for them well and pass them down one day.
Taking care of antique furniture is very important to keep it looking great and remaining durable for use. If you notice and blemishes or there has been exposure to humidity or moisture, you need to take action. The sooner you work on a solution, the easier it becomes to preserve that antique furniture item. If you ignore the issue, it can get worse and worse.
Proper cleaning is very important, but too often such items may be neglected. Perhaps they have been in the attic or in a storage unit for some time. This can cause them to lose their luster and be less appealing. With the help of a professional though, the cleaning can help to restore them to their natural beauty once again.
A common mistake is using cleaners with harsh chemicals on antique furniture. This can cause damage to them. Stop using such products and talk to an expert. They can help you to get those antique furniture items cleaned and also a plan for ongoing maintenance. Such help and direction will help you to proudly display such items because they are going to look amazing!
Don’t underestimate the damages something as simple as dirt and dust can cause to your antique furniture. The longer it is allowed to build up, the more damage is possible. The way in which it is removed does make a difference in how well it holds up and how great it will look afterwards. It is best to avoid using cleaners to do it on your own. Work with an expert to ensure it is done correctly so you don’t have regrets later on.
A professional will know what to use based on the type of materials and the types of cleaning required. For example, the item may do well with the use of turpentine. Others need something very gentle to help preserve them such as linseed oil. That will offer a coating that protects from dirt and dust later on. At the same time, it brings out the natural beauty and the details of the materials.
Every piece of antique furniture is unique, and it should be treated as such! There is no one size fits all solution to take care of them. Applying the correct methods and finishing it up with a wax product that is healthy for them will make them shine and look amazing! You can display them for years to come and be very proud of the overall look they present! Take your time to find a wonderful expert you can trust to take care of all your needs when it comes to antique furniture.
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