Furniture Care

Most hardwoods are open-grained. This means solid wood furniture will expand and contract with changes in humidity and temperature, even after protective finishes have been applied. Care in controlling the furniture's environment will help minimize the minor cracking and warping that is a natural part of the wood's character.

Indoor humidity should be kept in the 30-40% range to reduce these effects. If the humidity moves out of this ideal range, solid wood chairs and other products can expand and contract causing a gap in the joints. This is normal as moisture is absorbed through the end grain of wood causing more movement in the joints than in the center. 

Additionally, direct sunlight and fluorescent fixtures that contain ultra-violet light can cause chemical changes to the wood and finish and should be avoided. Furniture should also be kept away from direct sources of heating and cooling and out of attic or basement storing environments.

With proper care, solid wood furniture will provide a lifetime of enjoyment for many generations.

If you have further questions regarding the care of your furniture please contact us.
We offer a multitude of products that can help you care for and protect your furniture.

Guardsman Deep Clean Purifying Wood Cleaner

Product Details:
  • Quickly removes built-up residue such as dirt, oily films, and dried spills from wood furniture
  • Great for regular furniture cleaning on wooden surfaces susceptible to heavy use, such as kitchen cabinets, tables, and chairs, as well for cleaning doors, paneling, and molding
  • Made in the U.S.A.

Guardsman Anytime Clean & Polish

Product Details:
  • Wooden Furniture polish enhances wood's beauty, leaving a refreshing scent
  • Use regularly to clean, shine, and protect your wooden furniture
  • Conceals fine surface scratches
  • Silicone-free to preserve the intended radiance of the manufacturer's finish
  • Available in Wood or Lemon scent

Guardsman Revitalizing Lemon Oil

Product Details:
  • Ideal for use on oiled-wood furniture
  • Penetrates to replenish lost oils and helps preserve wood's natural beauty
  • Uses the power of natural lemon oil to gently clean away built-up surface grime and residue for a fresh appearance
  • Contains UV absorbers to protect against fading and discoloration from sun exposure
  • Made in the U.S.A.

Guardsman Wood Repair Touch-Up Markers

Product Details:
  • Light, medium, and dark wood markers easily blend to match brown finishes
  • No-drip furniture marker design produces instant results with no mess
  • Dry to the touch in seconds
  • Contains UV absorbers to resist fading
  • Use to touch up or to repair a scratch in furniture, cabinets, moldings, doors, floors, paneling, and any finished wood surfaces in your home

Guardsman Wood Repair Filler Sticks

Product Details:
  • A no-mess, instantaneous way to maintain wood's beauty of your wooden furniture
  • Fills exposed grain to protect wood against damaging moisture
  • Wood putty won't shrink, dry out, discolor, or rub off
  • Scratch repair kit colors matched to the most popular wood finishes
  • Combine colors to match wood finish and grain
  • Hardwood scratch repair for furniture, cabinets, moldings, doors, floors, paneling, and any finished wood in your home

Guardsman Deep Clean Purifying Wood Cleaner

Product Details:
  • Specially treated, residue-free cloths trap and lock in dust
  • Fast and effective - one-step dusting, free from spray mists and odors
  • Cotton cleaning cloth won't scratch delicate surfaces
  • Rinse and reuse each cloth
  • Made in the U.S.A.
  • Use on furniture, blinds, appliances, auto Interiors, cabinets and paneling, glass and mirrors, ceiling fans, walls and railings

Guardsman Leather Protect & Preserve

Product Details:
  • Forms an invisible barrier that safeguards against premature aging and irreversible damage from penetrating stains
  • Improves stain and soil resistance for easier cleaning
  • Helps protect leather's original feel and color to keep it looking its best and feeling soft and supple
  • Ideal for use on finished, aniline, and semi-aniline leather, as well as vinyl.
  • Made exclusively for Guardsman in Italy by a world leader in leather finishing technology
  • Not intended for use on suede, nubuck, or buffed leathers

Guardsman Leather Clean & Renew

Product Details:
  • Cleans free of streaks and dust-attracting residue common with all-in-one cleaners
  • Maintains leather's intended sheen free from artificial gloss
  • Leather cleaning at its best -pH balanced and alkaline-free to preserve leather's soft, supple feel
  • Ideal for use on finished, aniline, and semi-aniline leather, as well as vinyl. Not intended for use on suede
  • Made exclusively for Guardsman in Italy by a world leader in leather finishing technology

Wool Shop Lambswool Dusters

Product Details:
  • Made of premium-tipped lambswool that act as a magnet to naturally attract and hold dust particles without the use of cleaning chemicals
  • Solid hardwood handle for added strength and natural appeal
  • Hand-tied leather hang strap
  • Available in multiple lengths and sizes