How to care for antiques

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

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

Our tips on looking after antique fans and how to re-ribbon one

A step-by-step guide on how to care for a deckchair and replace the canvas

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

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

Keep gilded picture frames tidy and clean with these handy tips

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…

Keep antique glass vases sparkling with these cleaning techniques

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

Keep antique carpets and rugs spick and span with this helpful advice

Follow our guide on how to clean you rattan items

Keep your vintage shades looking their best with our guide on how to clean them

Carefully clean your old glass chandelier with our expert tips

Make your antique candelabra shine in time for the festive season with these useful cleaning tips and tricks!

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