Care & Protection

• When you consider how much our furniture does for your home, it's amazing how little it actually requires from you. However, there are a few simple things you can do to ensure its rich, natural beauty and long-lasting wear.
• Allow 30 days for your product to cure. Avoid using materials that can scratch the surface of your furniture until the varnish has fully cured, forming a hard, protective finish that's resistant to water and alcohol.
• Use a damp cloth for normal cleaning. If additional polishing is required, avoid products with silicone, wax, solvents or abrasives. For best results, we highly recommend Guardsman Polish with Sunscreen, available at our store.
• Avoid exposure to heat sources. Prolonged exposure to a direct heat source, such as a register, can cause cracking or warping. Objects left on top of your furniture in direct sunlight may also cause uneven aging of the wood's surface.
• Do not place hot items like pots and pans on the surface without protection. Enough said.
• Maintain the level of relative humidity in your home around 35%. Low humidity may cause your furniture to dry or crack, while high levels can result in swelling or warping. Either way, restoring optimum humidity levels will often correct the problem. Humidity gauges are available at most hardware stores and provide an easy way to improve the comfort of your home and extend the life of your Amish Haus furniture.