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Show In polishing furniture never use cheap polishes, powders, kerosene oil or vinegar, because the acid In them will dull the finish and eventually destroy de-stroy it First wipe the surface with a soft cloth wrung out of slightly warm water (clear). This will remove the grime and dust Then give it a liberal coat of polish (furniture polish), pol-ish), applying it with a brush so as to reach all corners and carvings. Use at least two clothes (cheesecloth is best) In removing the polish. Unless all excess polish is removed it will collect col-lect dust and look as bad as ever. The best grade of furniture polish not only makes your furniture like new, but it preserves it and prevents it from drying dry-ing out quickly. Varnishes are made from gums and should never be exposed to extreme heat If furniture stands too near the stove or where the sunlight falls directly di-rectly on it the varnish will become soft nd blister. Sudden changes of temperature will cause the finish to crack and look as if it were full of. small scratches. If gas or steam is used a bowl of fresh water should always al-ways be kept in each room, otherwise the air will become too dry and cause the glue In your furniture and under your veneered pieces to crack and come off. Then the joints will become loose. Standing near an open window or door on damp or rainy days will deaden the finish on furniture and it will probably peel off later. The wood will also absorb dampness and swell, causing the glued joints to loosen. Give your rooms plenty of light and fresh air, but be careful of your furniture, furni-ture, being careful not to expose it to sun, heat or dampness. Fresh air and light have a tendency to brighten furniture if not too much exposed. When reed furniture becomes soiled it can be made to look like new if thoroughly brushed with a dry. stiff scrub brush and then given a coat of dark golden oak varnish. Fiber rockers rock-ers or furniture made of rope fiber are generally chemically treated to make them waterproof and are not affected af-fected by atmospheric conditions. White soap and water can be used any time to wash them without affecting affect-ing their finish. They are a very sanitary, sani-tary, yet light in weight, furniture. If a drawer sticks, rubbing the bearing bear-ing parts with a cake of laundry soap will usually overcome the difficulty. The same treatment applied to the slides of extension tables now and then will work wonders, ir casters do not work well It Is probably due to their having become wpund around with ravelings or with string. If oil Is really needed use sewing machine oil, as It does not gum up If it is of good quality. oo |
