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Home Improvement - WOOD - LACQUERED WOOD/CARE AND CLEANING
Wood, Modern Lacquer Finish--Care and Cleaning
Care
Lacquer is hard and glossy but may be dented or
chipped so avoid hard blows. Avoid use of water unless
furniture label recommends it. Much new furniture has a
durable lacquer finish. Older lacquered pieces or
imported items may have finishes affected by some
solvents, so test products first on an inconspicuous
place.
Cleaning
Vacuum and/or dust with a soft, dry cloth; do not use
oiled or treated cloths on waxed finishes. Some finishes
can be wiped with a damp (not wet) cloth, followed at
once by rubbing with a dry cloth,(test first in
inconspicuous spot) to remove fingerprints and smudges.
A solvent-based furniture cleaner can be used on most
finishes (test first).
Special Cleaning
Use a solvent-base furniture cleaner. Apply with soft
cloth in one hand, and wipe at once with soft cloth in
other hand, doing only a small area at a time. An oil
soap may be satisfactory on some finishes but test first
in an inconspicuous spot to be sure it is OK with finish.
Protect with liquid wax or polish to maintain gloss.
Resin Lacquer Protection:
3-M has introduced a "Scotchgard" wood protection
which is synthetic resin looking much like a traditional
lacquer finish. But it is claimed to resist stains,
chips, scratches, heat; spots or rings from water-
alcohol, and oil-based liquids, and damage from solvent-
based products such as nail polish and polish remover.
It can be cleaned with soap and water, and a damp cloth.
Waxing is not needed but can be used. It is claimed to
not wear off during the life of the furniture under
normal use. Currently it is first being used on dining
table tops.
From
Extension bulletin, Care, Cleaning and Minor Repairs of
Furniture Surfaces.
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