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_ furniture |

NOTHING lasts forever.

But with proper. care and. atten-
tion, your new furniture’s elegant
look can last for many years.

Here are a: few. simple steps to
help. you protect. the beauty of
your investment. . a

‘For regular. care .of wood
finishes, dust frequently. with ‘a
soft, lint-free cloth.and occasional-

ly wipe with a damp cloth to pre-

vent. soil. from becoming ground

into the wax. Because dust and ‘dirt

are abrasives, always wipe in’ the
direction of the wood grain. |.

_ To remove stains on wood fur-

niture, perts, suggest wiping with
ami

(between Balsaim & Larch

lished

Always buff the surface smooth
with polish after. removing a stain,
but be careful of polishes contain-

ing silicone. They contain chemi-

cals that may. react with wood
finishes. -
Protective felt backings for ce-

ramic ornaments, telephones and ,

radios will protect the luster and
shine of wood finishes.

Minor nicks. and scratches will
usually disappear when the finish

is rubbed with furniture polish or’

oil matching the color of the
wood.. Deeper ‘scratches should be

‘left to a professional.

wear evenly. “Depending : 0

_ fabric, upholstered furnitur

re frequent cleaning or just an’
ccasional spot treatment... ‘|

Don't wait until your upholstery.
utms.gray and you. can’t see |:
urself in your. tabletop to give —

ur. furniture’ the : attention "it

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