Eloise provides a better-than-Pledge cleaning method for wood.

• High Gloss Wood

Use a soft cloth or feather duster for regular dusting and cleaning. Polish once every three months using a white cream polish such as Guardsman or OZ. Apply the polish with a soft cotton cloth. Wait a few seconds, and polish with another soft cotton cloth to a high-gloss finish. NOTE: Avoid using Pledge for high gloss wood.

• Fine Wood Finish

Use a soft cloth with Antiquax wax polish.

• Wood Cracking

This problem only occurs with natural wood and never particleboard or MDF. Apply Boiled Linseed Oil to the back or underside of the furniture where possible. Use a paintbrush to apply a generous amount of Boiled Linseed Oil to the underside, bottom or back of the piece. The goal here is to get to the unfinished part of the wood.

Don’t try this on a finely finished piece of wood. If the wood is finished on all sides, forget about using the linseed oil. If the front is finished and the back is not, you may apply the boiled linseed oil to the unfinished areas. The linseed oil penetrates the wood and helps to keep it from drying out. There are two types of linseed oil; boiled and raw. Use the boiled variety because it dries quicker than the raw.

• Butcher Block – Oak – Or Any Oiled Finish

Use a soft cloth or a feather duster for regular dusting and cleaning. Once a month, use plain beeswax or lemon oil for light finishes and a dark scratch polish for dark finishes. Blot up spills with a dry cloth or paper towel. To remove dirt, use a damp, soft cloth. NOTE: Do not use Pledge.

• High Gloss Polyester Lacquer

For dusting, use a soft cotton cloth or feather duster. To clean, use a soft cotton cloth with a small amount of mineral spirits. Once a month, polish with Guardsman or OZ. Once every three months, polish with a car wax such as Turtle Wax. Polish precisely as you would a car.

For scratches, use a fine rubbing compound like Dupont #7. You can purchase this at any auto store. Apply sparingly, then rub the entire table in a circular motion. When dry (haze will appear), wipe off with a soft cloth and apply Guardsman or OZ to a high gloss finish. NOTE: Do not use Pledge.

• Pine Wood

Clean with a feather duster. Polish with lemon oil once a month to avoid cracking . NOTE: Do not use Pledge.

A word about our environment:

We will always take a moment to remind you about the environment. Please remember to recycle and to think about your water usage. Did you know that plastic six-pack holders are nearly transparent underwater? They are invisible to marine wildlife; thousands of animals become tangled yearly. Take a moment to snip the plastic loops with scissors. We can make a difference every day!