Proper cleaning of antiques is an essential part of caring for your antiques.

Adding some antique furniture to your home is a great way to add a touch of beauty and character to your home. However, you must take good care of your antique pieces in order to make sure that they showcase their original charm and beauty. Properly caring for your antiques includes making sure you clean them properly. Below you will find a few tips that will... [Read more...]

antique dresser with two handles per drawer

While we can't wait to finish telling you all about our French adventure (there's a little more left to the tale), we wanted to take a break from France to talk about your antiques stateside. As we bring new pieces back from our buying trip in France, we know that some of our clients could be new to the world of antiques. To help your pieces stay beautiful throughout... [Read more...]

Pair of 19th century silver plated bronze candlesticks from France at The Gables Antiques

Many consumers are interested in using eco-friendly cleaners, and we found some great suggestions for cleaning antiques with them in an Apartment Therapy Q&A recently. Here are some green alternatives to using petroleum-based cleaners such as naphtha: Remove tarnish from metal surfaces by rubbing them with mineral spirits or even a slice of cucumber. Refresh... [Read more...]

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