| For music box and antique collectors, taking good | | | | people passing along those walls.Tip #3 RUGS and |
| care of their valuable collectibles is important. For | | | | TEXTILES:Both rugs and textiles require care |
| those who have inherited a collection of wonderful | | | | when moving, storing, or cleaning them.When |
| heirlooms and haven't the foggiest idea on how to | | | | moving these items, do so slowly and carefully as |
| keep them nice, or have not been keeping up | | | | antique fabrics are delicate and can easily tear or |
| with their collection as well as they should, caring | | | | pull apart.When you must rollup an antique rug, do |
| for these special items properly has wonderful | | | | so with the pile facing outwards to prevent |
| benefits. It ensures that they can be passed | | | | crushing or damage. Your antique garments should |
| down to loved ones or sold at their highest | | | | be hung on sturdy hangers and covered in white |
| value.The following are tips on caring for antiques | | | | cotton or rolled with acid free paper and tied |
| and collectibles. In addition, online sites such as the | | | | closed on either end.Rugs and textiles can be |
| BBC and Antiques-UK, Amica.org and mbsi.org for | | | | vacuumed, but only on a low setting. Always |
| music box antique collectors, , and also provide | | | | make sure you extra care when you vaccum |
| detailed information on caring for various antiques. | | | | textiles because you don't want the suction to pull |
| Don't forget about eBay either as they are tons | | | | fibers apart. For spills it is best to put white paper |
| of antique buffs there. Be sure to check out the | | | | towels under the rug and above, replacing them |
| collectibles forum.Tip #1: GLASS, POTTERY and | | | | until no more liquid comes out. Any other cleaning |
| PORCELAIN:If you have these items, when you | | | | should be done by an expert. In addition, avoid |
| wash them, do so individually and always in a | | | | exposure to sun or humidity.Tip #4: ANTIQUES |
| padded washing basin to prevent chipping. Use | | | | AND FURNITURE:Antique and collectible furniture |
| warm water - never hot or cold - and a gentle | | | | can be unique and special. When you dust it, use a |
| cleanser with a soft bristled brush. Do not ever | | | | soft, lint-free cloth. Wooden furniture should only |
| put antique glass or dishes in the dishwasher! The | | | | be waxed with quality beeswax. Avoid placing |
| extreme heat and harsh detergent can be | | | | furnishings in bright light or in rooms which |
| harmful. Allow glasses and allow dishes to air | | | | experience great changes in temperature or |
| dry.Tip #2 USE PROPER DISPLAY AND | | | | humidity as this can be very damaging. Take |
| STORAGEIf you life in a household full of little | | | | extreme care when moving antique furniture, |
| ones or just have lots of folks around in general, | | | | always lifting and never dragging.Having a valuable |
| store and display glass and dishes in a safe place | | | | collection of antiques and all manner of collectibles |
| away from heavy traffic. Do not put items to | | | | is a great privilege. Taking proper care of your |
| display on an open shelf, or rail. Also, avoid putting | | | | antiques and collectibles will not only help increase |
| them on walls if your home is subject to | | | | its value, but also enbable them to be passed |
| vibrations from nearby trains or is busy with | | | | down from generation to generation. |