From modern pieces to antiques, wood furniture is often a prized possession, as well as an expression of our individual personalities and taste. Furniture is also one of the largest investments you will make in your lifetime and it deserves the best care you can give it.

All wood is susceptible to damage from the environment within our homes. Heat and bright sunlight may dry out its natural oils, while pollutants in the air can even cause changes in color. Even in normal everyday use, there's a danger of scratching and abrasion. Often when furniture is neglected over a period of time, only costly refinishing can restore it.
OLD ENGLISH® offers you a wide range of products to provide the nurturing and conditioning your furniture deserves for virtually any wood finish.

So how do you keep your furniture looking its best?

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There are a number of things you can do to help keep your furniture looking like new. We recommend the use of OLD ENGLISH® Furniture Polish Aerosol or OLD ENGLISH® Furniture Wipes as a dusting aid that will provide a fresh protective coating every time you dust your furniture. Some additional tips include…

• Keep furniture out of bright sunlight and damp areas.
• Wipe up spills immediately and be careful with liquids that can damage the finish such as nail polish and polish remover, perfumes, alcoholic beverages, paint or paint thinner.
• Use protective pads to protect tables from hot dishes or heavy accessories.
• Always lift heavy objects; don’t drag them across the surface of the wood.
• Keep your wood furniture polished to help protect against damage.

So why is it necessary to polish your wood furniture?

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Today’s furniture is protected with high-gloss, low-gloss, satin, or matte finishes. When you polish your furniture, you are really polishing the finish and helping it to continue to protect the wood. The finish keeps the surface from accumulating dirt, helps protect against scratches, indentations and changes in the wood’s color. It also impedes the exchange of moisture between the wood and the atmosphere. This often causes the wood to crack and split. OLD ENGLISH® products provide the right kind of polishing and protection for virtually all types of wood surfaces.

So what’s the best method for polishing furniture?

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Keeping your furniture looking new doesn’t have to be complicated. For everyday use try OLD ENGLISH® Furniture Polish Aerosol. It helps keep your furniture clean by picking up dust and soil, leaving behind a residue free finish. OLD ENGLISH® Furniture Polish Aerosol CONTAINS STAINGUARD™ PROTECTANT that helps protect against everyday stains and watermarks and even helps cover minor scratches.

When polishing your furniture use old cloth diapers, terry towelling, cotton knitwear or flannel cloths. Soft paper towels can also be safely used and will give excellent results. Types of cloths to avoid: coarse material, old clothing that may have buttons, snaps or trim that will scratch the finish and synthetics or permanent press fabrics which will not absorb moisture or excess oils. For extra convenience and great results, try OLD ENGLISH® Furniture Wipes.

To conserve oils in fine antique furniture, prevent cracking in older, lacquer finished surfaces, and for open grain oil finished surfaces (such as Scandinavian furniture), use OLD ENGLISH® Oil.

So what are the signs of aging?

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As furniture ages, it may become “checked.” Checking is a natural phenomenon in which the smooth lacquered surface becomes disrupted by the network of tiny cracks. The cracks may be caused by the expansion and contraction of the wood due to changes in the temperature and humidity in the home. Consistent use of OLD ENGLISH® products will help condition, prevent and protect furniture.

To hide scratches or nicks, try OLD ENGLISH® Scratch Cover, available for dark and light woods. In extreme cases, refinishing may be necessary to remove the old oxidized finish. After refinishing, OLD ENGLISH® products will help the "checking" from happening again.

What about everyday wear and tear?

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Many experts recommend the use of a product designed specifically for treating everyday injuries to your wood furniture. OLD ENGLISH® Scratch Cover is a liquid polish designed to hide nicks and scratches in fine wood furnishings, paneling and floors. It is available in two formulas. For dark woods like mahogany and cherry use OLD ENGLISH® Dark Wood Scratch Cover. For medium to light woods like pine and oak use OLD ENGLISH® Light Wood Scratch Cover. To use, lightly moisten a dry cloth with OLD ENGLISH® Scratch Cover and apply gently to damaged area. Allow the furniture to absorb the liquid, then buff to a shine. Use with care to avoid staining clothing, carpets, etc.

Wax drippings can be especially difficult to treat, but not impossible. If wax is still soft, harden wax by holding an ice cube wrapped in plastic over it. Next, push it loose with non-stick spatula or a plastic card. If there is any waxy residue remaining, remove with OLD ENGLISH® Furniture Polish. Consistent use of OLD ENGLISH® Furniture Polish Aerosol helps protect against everyday stains, such as wax crayons, candle wax, ketchup, and mustard.

NOTE: Hot wax is capable of penetrating the finish. The coloring material and oils in the wax may stain the wood making it impossible to remove.

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