How to care for antiques

How to clean, polish and repair antique wood
Keep special pieces of furniture looking their best with our guide to caring for wood…

How to clean antique wooden furniture
Take care of your antique wooden furniture with our guide to cleaning your pieces correctly

How to clean and repair antique fans
Our tips on looking after antique fans and how to re-ribbon one
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How to clean and repair deckchairs
A step-by-step guide on how to care for a deckchair and replace the canvas

How to clean and protect antique garden furniture
Keep your antique outdoor furniture clean, sparkling and in good condition over many years with our expert guide

How to clean a leather sofa: taking care of leather furniture
Keep your sofas and chairs clean with our tips for taking care of leather furniture – and, if worst comes to worst, how to remove stains from leather

How to clean antique picture frames
Keep gilded picture frames tidy and clean with these handy tips

How to care for antique art
Mark Lambert of Trinity House, an international art dealership that has galleries in The Cotswolds, London and the US, has this advice when it comes to caring for antique paintings…

How to clean a glass vase
Keep antique glass vases sparkling with these cleaning techniques

How to clean and repair garden sculptures
Whether you’re looking to maintain a 17th-century bronze or a modern granite piece, LAPADA member Alex Puddy of Architectural Heritage, which sells antique and contemporary sculpture, has some advice for caring for your outdoor sculptures

How to clean antique rugs
Keep antique carpets and rugs spick and span with this helpful advice

How to clean rattan
Follow our guide on how to clean you rattan items

How to clean a vintage lamp shade
Keep your vintage shades looking their best with our guide on how to clean them

How to clean an old glass chandelier
Carefully clean your old glass chandelier with our expert tips

How to clean antique candle holders
Make your antique candelabra shine in time for the festive season with these useful cleaning tips and tricks!

Antiques guide: how to clean antique silver
Keep your silver looking shiny with these easy-to-follow tips