Archive for the 'Maintenance & Repairs' Category

What is the best commercial wood cleaner/preservative product for antique wood furniture?

Monday, December 14th, 2009
Squirrell asked:


I have several pieces of furniture that I’ve come to have over the years from my family. Several are oak, some are walnut. I’m looking for recommendations for products to keep them in good condition.

ROBBY

What is the best way to remove scratches from an antique desk?

Sunday, October 25th, 2009
Elsie asked:


I don’t want to hurt the value any more, the scratches are not deep (just on the surface) but really long. The wood is dark.

DOYLE

I have mold growing on pieces of furniture in my house, antiques and others. How do I get rid of the mold?

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009
young61021 asked:


I really don’t want to get rid of the antiques, and some I won’t. But how do I get rid of the mold growing. It is even growing on the window sills. The only thought that I have (besides water and bleach-and I am AFRAID to try it on the wood) is to get central air. Does insurance cover this, and is there any hope out there. All we have are antiques passed down from the 1800’s, I could care less about the rest. What do I do?
I really don’t want to get rid of the antiques, and some I won’t. But how do I get rid of the mold growing. It is even growing on the window sills. The only thought that I have (besides water and bleach-and I am AFRAID to try it on the wood) is to get central air. Does insurance cover this, and is there any hope out there. All we have are antiques passed down from the 1800’s, I could care less about the rest. What do I do?
We currently have a dehumidifier running (non-stop) in the basement and are going to get another one this weekend. With the weather how it has been, hot and rainy and extremely humid, that’s the cause. I have every window open in the house-so the air is circulating. Today I cleaned most of it with bleach and water. I just hope that it stays away. Would central air work for future summers?

BRENT

In a home with water damage and ruined antiques will an adjuster work with you if you can repair the items ?

Saturday, April 4th, 2009
vflanagan13 asked:


We have damaged antique furniture that we have an estimate for repair, however I can do the job myself, will an adjuster work with me on this?

CARLOS