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Show M 1 CARE of Mm FURNITURE H GARNISHED furniture shouldB never be exposed to extremiH heat. If furniture stands toofl near a stove, cr where tbafl sunlight falls directly on It, tho vajH nish will become soft and blistH Sudden changes of temperature wlliH causo tho finish to crack and look asfl if it were full of small scratches. If I gas or steam is used, a bowl of fresh I water should always bo kept in r.achH room, otherwise tho air win bccruaeB too dry and cause tho glue h ,r- H nlture and under tho veneered piJM to crack. Then the joints will bcc(B loose. Standing near an open wlncM or door on damp or rainy days vl deaden the finish on furniture. 9 wood will also absorb dampness em swell, causing tho glued Jolntsl loosen. Givo your rooms plentvB light and fresh air, but be careful I your furniture, being careful not I cxposo it to sun, Leat and dampncH Fresh air has a tendency to brlhtB furniture if not too much exposed. Never UM cheap polishes, kerosejB oil or vinegar. Get a good grade polish (tho best Is none too goodl t wipe the surfaco with a soH cloth, wrung out of clear, warm (naH hat) water. This will remove rijfl prime and dust Thou give it a ltbertiB coat of furnlturo polish, using at leaM two cloths to remove all excess polisj which will collect dust Apply 3 corners and carvings with a sol brush. Chee oth is by far tho bej cloth to use. When reed furniture becomes soil it can be mado to look luio new ) thorougly brushed with a dry if ml scrub brush and then given a coatl mmm golden oak varnish. Fibre furnltur ly chemically treated to make? M water-proof, and is not affected If mmm) atmospheric conditions, oonsenUJC I can bo washed with white s(, m Jtf water without affecting the finish. T I |