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Doris D. Morgan, Extension
Agent, Home Economics
Finishes on today’s furniture are extremely durable and require less care than those on older types of furniture, says Miss Amelia H. Fuller, Extension home management specialist at Virginia Tech. She says a good lacquer finish, for instance, needs only the simplest care to last a long time. Such a finish, however, may dent and crack if it’s subjected to a sudden blow or rough treatment, she adds. “A quick wipe with a damp cloth, followed by a good buffing with a clean cloth, will get rid of fingerprints and smudges. Soil will eventually accumulate and dull the lacquer. Remove this with a light application of a self polishing furniture polish. This lifts the soil from the surface and restores the characteristic luster." Antique painted pieces or painted reproductions require regular dusting with a soft, lintproof cloth, such as cheese cloth. Be careful in using waxes or cleaners on antiques
color and decoration and the weathered look of the antique. "Most authorities agree that the misuse of polishes, waxes and cleaners can cause more trouble than no care at all," she says. Don’t over wax. Once or twice a year should be suffi--1
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