Care and Protection

So how do I keep this beautiful piece looking great for many years?
You Don’t Have to be Obsessive — You Just Have to Care.
This is how we take care of the solid-wood furniture at our houses:

Trust

We know how much effort has gone into using the best products available to ensure a finish that will protect the wood craftsmanship of every piece. The finish we use is a post-catalyzed varnish, or conversion varnish. One of the many superior aspects of our varnish is that it is non-yellowing – unlike lacquer. Like a new car, baby it at your house for the first 30 days – giving the finish time to cure.

Play Defense

We use placemats under rough plates, trivets to protect from the heat of serving dishes, and a tablecloth when we are serving large groups. Do not use plastic or rubber items on our furniture for long periods of time. Our finish could have a reaction to the rubber or plastic that would not be covered under warranty.

Outside the dining room, we don't use coasters. We just wipe off any condensation when we're done. We are mindful that any piece used as a work surface could be permanently etched if someone is pressing too hard with a pen or pencil, and pad these surfaces accordingly. We also try not to leave something sitting on our solid-wood furniture for a long time if that piece gets a lot of sun. Some woods, like cherry, tend to change color over time when exposed to light.

Stay Comfy

Just like us, solid wood furniture is always breathing. Very high levels of humidity can lead to warping and swelling, while very dry air may cause shrinking or cracking. If we are not comfortable with the humidity level, neither are our Simply Amish pieces. We maintain the level of humidity in our homes at around 35 percent.

Don’t Worry

Just wipe. Things get spilled on our furniture. It happens. We just wipe it off as soon as we are aware of it. The finish does the work. Only prolonged exposure to moisture will damage the furniture.

Hold the Chems

We’ve added Aristo Shield protective polish, available from our website or your Simply Amish dealer. Aristo Shield dusts, cleans, and helps protect the surface from scratching and marring. It removes smudges and fingerprints. When used routinely, its anti-static additive reduces dust build-up. Aristo Shield is available in dark, which will work on most colors, including natural. PLEASE DO NOT USE ON WHITE COLORS.

     · Water-Based
     · No Bleach
     · No Harsh Solvents
     · Does Not Affect the Sheen
     · Can Be Re-Coated

Purchase Aristo Shield Here

WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

**Please note that we cannot ship Aristo Shield during the winter months due to freezing temperatures.**