West Bros Furniture

Care & Cleaning

Give your wood furniture the regular care it needs and deserves.

All West Brothers furniture is finished with several
coats of a superior protective lacquer for long-
lasting durability - however no finish is totally
indestructible. Safeguard your beautiful
investment so it can be lovingly passed
down through the generations.

We suggest the following:

To avoid fading, keep your furniture out of direct sunlight; do not place directly under windows.

Avoid wood stress from extreme temperature changes by arranging furniture away from radiators, heat and air vents, and air conditioning units.

Use cloth/felt pads to protect the furniture surface from flowerpots, vases, hot dishes, plastic, rubber placemats, and bookends as some may contain ingredients that damage the finish

Avoid staining. Clean up spills immediately by using a blotting rather than a wiping action: water left over a long period of time may cause white spots in the finish; alcohol, perfume, after-shave, and medications can damage the finish if not quickly removed.

Periodically rotate accessories on furniture so they don't always sit in the same spot.

Use a protective pad when writing with a ballpoint pen on the furniture surface.

Cleaning Instructions

Correctly using the appropriate products ensures lasting quality.

DUST frequently with a clean, soft, dry, lint-free cloth. Clean the surface by rubbing in the direction of the grain.

Polish HIGH SHEEN FINISHES every 6 months, using a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. Always rub the polish in the direction of the grain.

Do NOT polish LOW SHEEN FINISHES (flat or satin). Wash these finishes with a mild liquid hand soap mixed with water - a spray bottle is helpful. Use a soft cotton or flannel cloth to thoroughly dry the surface immediately, always wiping in the direction of the grain.

Of the three (3) types of furniture care products, we recommend only POLISHES.

POLISHES contain detergents, emulsifiers, and mineral oil. Detergents clean dirt from the furniture, emulsifiers give it body to clean and last longer, and the mineral oil is left behind as a barrier for dirt and moisture. We recommend Guardsman brand.

We strongly suggest you AVOID silicone cleaners and waxes.

SILICONE seeps into even the highest-quality finishes, creating a barrier that repels stain or lacquer. This makes it virtually impossible to re-finish or touch-up your furniture, or to maintain consistency in the finish shine.

The regular use of WAXES may result in a build-up of wax film, which could actually attract dirt, smoke and other pollutants in the air, resulting in smudges and streaks. Many waxes also contain grit which can permanently damage furniture surfaces if used improperly.