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Furniture Care
For all of your care and cleaning needs for furniture in New Braunfels, we’re here to help! At Amish Oak in Texas, we know you want to keep your heirloom furniture looking like the day you bought it for as long as possible. Different types of furniture require different types of care. From fabric furnishings to solid oak pieces, these articles can walk you through the day to day care and cleaning that will keep your furniture in great condition. Learn to dust without leaving scratches in your solid wood dining table, read about conditioning your leather couch without staining it, and discover the best ways to keep your fabric furniture from fading.
Ways to Clean Body Oil Stains from Leather Upholstered Furniture
Leather is an ideal material for upholstered hardwood furniture because of its ability to withstand wear and tear. While it can easily endure harsh treatments, it doesn't offer 100% resistance against stains. Oil, ink, and grease stains are the worst offenders for...
The Right and Wrong Ways to Dust Furniture
Furniture is usually placed in places susceptible to high-traffic levels and dust. Dust can lead to many health problems, including respiratory infections and allergies. Thus, it is essential to dust furniture on a regular basis. Dusting seems easy enough, doesn't it?...
Caring for Glass Surfaces on Furniture
The use of Glass as a furniture component and a decorative element has grown steadily throughout the years. Glass is beautiful and easy to clean thoroughly, so it has been a choice material for use in accenting furniture for decades. It is also a very hygienic...
Furniture Maintenance
Heirloom furniture can require occasional maintenance to keep it looking like new. These articles will help New Braunfels and San Antonio furniture owners learn the best way to maintain their high quality furnishings at home. Whether it’s casual maintenance or significant repairs, we’re here to help. From quick remedies for a small spill on a leather armchair, or tips on the proper way to repair a deep scratch in a solid wood desk, these articles will look at the best maintenance tips for your heirloom furniture.
Caring for Glass Surfaces on Furniture
The use of Glass as a furniture component and a decorative element has grown steadily throughout the years. Glass is beautiful and easy to clean thoroughly, so it has been a choice material for use in accenting furniture for decades. It is also a very hygienic...
To Polish Or Not To Polish
For many homeowners, some of their prized possessions are their hardwood furniture pieces. Whether hand chosen at a local furniture store or passed down through the generations, hardwood furniture is a wonderful addition to any home. Amish furniture made from real...
Body Oils And Your Leather Furniture
No matter how careful we are to keep food, beverages, and pets away from it, leather furniture will still receive everyday wear and tear. A sometimes unnoticed cause of damage to leather furniture actually comes from your skin. What Do Body Oils Do to Leather?...
Furniture Materials & Quality
At Amish Oak in Texas, we often get questions about the types of furniture materials we use, and about the quality of the heirloom pieces we carry in our New Braunfels and San Antonio furniture stores. Have you ever wondered why different types of wood are better for certain pieces of furniture? What the difference in real leather and faux leather is? Or even what type of fabric furniture would be best for a household with pets? These articles can answer these and more questions about your furniture in San Antonio.
Wood Finish Options: Choosing the Right One for Your Amish Furniture
Choosing the right wood finish is a key decision to make when shopping for hardware furniture of any kind, including Amish furniture. From creating the perfect style for your home to ensuring your new furniture lasts a lifetime, selecting a finish that works best for...
How the Wood for Amish Furniture is Sourced & Processed
The Amish are a prevalent people group living in the American heartlands. The Amish approach life in a unique way that emphasizes a strong cultural grounding which also makes them renowned for their alternative approach to life and its challenges. Quality Amish...
What Makes Amish Furniture Stand Out in Craftsmanship?
Unlike mass-produced furniture made in factories, Amish furniture is crafted by hand using old-world techniques and the highest quality hardwood. By sourcing materials locally and insisting on quality artistry, Amish artisans can make heirloom pieces that will last a...