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Furniture Care

Original Home Designs from the Michael Amini® Signature Series are designed and built for the ages. With minimal care and maintenance, your investment will be enjoyed by generations to come. With just a little TLC, genuine hardwood furniture may last a lifetime - several lifetimes, in fact. Consider grandfather's roll-top desk: a valued treasure passed on from generation to generation. Taking care of your hardwood furniture ensures its longevity. It's easy and largely a matter of common sense.

Scratch And Nick First Aid

When preparing to repair small nicks or scratches, always test an inconspicuous area of the furniture first to make certain the mixture won't damage the finish. Dark Wood or Stain Fill scratches with shoe polish that matches the lightest shade of the finish, or rub with walnut or Brazil nut meat in the direction of the scratch. A child's crayon or felt-tipped marker can also be used. Cherry Fill the scratches with cordovan or reddish shoe polish that matches the wood, or apply darkened iodine with a cotton swab or thin artist's brush. Light Wood or Stain Fill scratches with a tan or natural shoe polish, or apply darkened iodine diluted 50 percent with denatured alcohol.