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Tips For Your
New Timbor Furniture and
Modular Kitchens |
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As with any
product constructed
of wood, a few moments
of care and a little
common sense can go
a long way in keeping
new furniture looking
beautiful. Here are
a few simple suggestions
to make your furniture
care easier. |
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Clean
cabinets with
a mild detergent
or with soap and
water (use sparingly)
and dry well using
a lint-free cloth
for both washing
and drying. |
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Wipe
up spills, splatter
and water spots
as they occur,
keeping cabinets
and countertop
surfaces dry. |
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Give
special attention
to areas that
come in contact
with moisture. |
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Use
cleaners and polishes
designed for wood
cabinets and clean
all surfaces as
needed. |
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Stopping Problems
Before They Occur |
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Do not use
abrasive cleaners, scouring
pads or powder cleaners. |
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Do not use aerosol sprays
containing silicones or paste
waxes. |
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Do not leave wet clothes
on or near furniture. |
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Do not allow oven cleaners
or other caustic cleaners
to touch the furniture. |
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Remedies for common furniture
surface problems |
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Most
problems can be prevented by wiping
up any spills as soon as they occur.
Follow these first aid suggestions
for common household accidents.
When removing a spot, begin at the
outer edge and work toward the middle
to prevent the spot from spreading.
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Food
Spots/Water Spots |
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Clean
cabinets or wood surface as needed
with a mild detergent or with soap
and water (use sparingly) and dry
well using a lint-free cloth for
both washing and drying. Use cleaners
and polishes designed for wood cabinets
and clean all surfaces as needed. |
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Greasy
Spots |
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Rub
grease, lipstick, crayon or oil
with a damp cloth. Use Cleaners
and polishes designed for wood cabinets
and clean oil surfaces as needed. |
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Chewing
Gum/Candle Wax |
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Apply
a plastic bag filled with ice on
the top of the deposit until it is brittle enough to crumble off.
Use cleaners and polishes designed
for wood cabinets and clean all
surfaces as needed. |
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Nicks/Dents |
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Most nicks
and dents can be repaired with the
minor touch up spray. |
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Scratches/Cigarette
Burns |
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Most
common scratches or burns can be
repaired. Rub the area with the
sandpaper until you have removed
the scratch or burn. Re-stain with
Timbor Cabinets colour matched Touch-up Stain and apply a light coat of
Timbor Cabinets Clear Sealer Finish.
Use cleaners and polishes designed
for wood cabinets and clean all
surfaces as needed.
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Thermofoil/Laminate
cabinets |
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Timbor’s
vinyl wrapped frames give perfect
door-to-frame colour match. These
rigid frames increase the durability
of the cabinets and make them easier
to clean.
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Follow
the above wood cabinet care guidelines
for your laminate and thermofoil doors. |
