Recommendations for keeping your furniture beautiful

Although no finish is indestructible, with regular care a quality product will bring you many years of enjoyment. We recommend dusting with a clean, soft, dry, lint free cloth. Clean the surface by rubbing in the direction of the grain. Use a solution of mild soap and water to clean up spills by blotting rather than wiping as quickly as possible. Never use industrial strength cleanser on your furniture, as it will rapidly strip the finish.

To brighten up the finish on your furniture from Arcadia Design, we recommend applying a light coat of walnut oil and rubbing it gently along the grain of the wood. The walnut oil will take approximately 12 hours to dry and set. Avoid silicone and waxes because they will build up and cause a grimy film.

Other recommendations  

• Avoid direct sun light as it may cause your furniture surface to fade.

• Avoid placing plastic or rubber materials directly on your furniture (such as footing on lamps, phones, computers, etc.) as they may discolor or damage finish. For example, we recommend using felt pads under the lamp to protect the wood below it.

• Avoid placing cups or dishes directly on the wood’s surface. Use drink coasters or place mats to protect the surface.

• Occasionally change the placement of accessories on the furniture. Aside from fading, sun exposure can deepen the colors of certain woods, resulting in light spots under items that are left too long in one place.

• Use a protected pad when writing with a ballpoint pen to avoid causing indentations in the wood surface.