A & B Home Use and Care Manual The presence of furniture in the house makes your house a substantial and functional unit. The wide range and further variety of each furniture category gives meaning to your home décor and makes the spaces well equipped and stocked. By keeping your furniture clean and tuned-up on a regular basis, you will extend the life of your investment. This upkeep will also help you recoup some costs by allowing you to sell pieces for a fair price when you no longer need them.
Dust the item with a soft dusting cloth. Use adhesive remover to remove glue or tape residue from the piece. Line each bin with towels. Covering the sides and bottoms of the bins helps keep your precious antiques from getting damaged while being cleaned. Fill the plastic bins with warm water. Add a quarter-sized amount of mild dishwashing soap to one of the bins. Hand wash the pottery or porcelain in the soapy water, being careful on raised areas.
washing marble surfaces, immediately dry with a soft cloth to prevent streaks and water spots; use a buffing motion to turn up the shine.