How to care for antiques

How to care for antiques

How to clean wood

How to clean, polish and repair antique wood

Keep special pieces of furniture looking their best with our guide to caring for wood…
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How to take care of wooden furniture

How to clean antique wooden furniture

Take care of your antique wooden furniture with our guide to cleaning your pieces correctly
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How to fix an antique fan

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 fix a deckchair

How to clean and repair deckchairs

A step-by-step guide on how to care for a deckchair and replace the canvas
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A white vintage metal garden set in a leafy garden

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
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How to clean leather furniture

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
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The corner of an ornate gild frame

How to clean antique picture frames

Keep gilded picture frames tidy and clean with these handy tips
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How to care for Antique art

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…
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A black and white image showing hands holding an antique glass vase

How to clean a glass vase

Keep antique glass vases sparkling with these cleaning techniques
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Outdoor sculptures

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
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How to clean antique rugs

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

Follow our guide on how to clean you rattan items
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How to clean a vintage lamp shade

How to clean a vintage lamp shade

Keep your vintage shades looking their best with our guide on how to clean them
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How to clean an old glass chandelier

How to clean an old glass chandelier

Carefully clean your old glass chandelier with our expert tips
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A woman holds a silver-gilt candelabra, one of a pair whilst wearing gloves

How to clean antique candle holders

Make your antique candelabra shine in time for the festive season with these useful cleaning tips and tricks!
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Staff at Viners Cutlery polishing the plate silver before it is packaged. 3rd September 1967.

Antiques guide: how to clean antique silver

Keep your silver looking shiny with these easy-to-follow tips
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