As you prepare for the holidays, consider Gaurdsman products which worked great on my own kitchen cabinets and leather upholstery. The wood polish and Leather Cleaner Wipes were my favorite, and I must admit to unwittingly neglecting to touch-up and protect both. Home and Furniture Care Expert Sue Harman provides simple tips for cleaning your home for the holidays using Gaurdsman.

Step 1: Dust

Start at the surface and pay special attention to the easy-to-miss, must-dust places such as cabinetry, shelving units, window treatments and appliances. To avoid scratching surfaces, Harman recommends using Guardsman Ultimate Dusting Cloths.

“Most dust cloths simply snow plow dust off surfaces, into the air and onto the floor,” says Harman, “Whereas the reusableGuardsman Ultimate Dusting Cloths are specially treated to pick up and hold on to dust.”  Harman adds, “The cloths also do not use aerosols, which can leave a residue that attracts dust.”

Step 2: Clean

Once the household dusting is complete, the next step is to care for the wood furniture and accessories around your home.  Bring back the clarity in your wood furniture, framing and cabinetry by using Guardsman Wood Cleaner.  Dirt and oils, especially in the kitchen, build up over time, creating a dull, dingy look on wood finishes.

“Many people think that a dampened cloth with mild detergent and water will do the trick, but this is definitely a myth” says Harman.  “Guardsman Wood Cleaner is the solution – it removes tough stains without having to rub aggressively and potentially dull the finish of the wood.”

Next stop – those pesky stains on your couch that just won’t seem to come out! Whether it’s fabric or leather, the Guardsmanbrand of products has the answer.  “In my home, finding new furniture stains has become part of our annual holiday tradition, so I keep Guardsman Fabri-Kleen Upholstery Cleaner on-hand all year round,” notes Harman. It thoroughly cleans and removes food, beverage and cooking oil stains from water-cleanable fabric upholstery (including microfiber) and carpet.

Step 3: Protect and Maintain

After all surfaces are clean, it is time to update and refresh the look of your home by restoring and protecting your furniture.  Start by applying wood polish to all wood surfaces.  Guardsman Wood Polish is formulated to enhance wood furniture and surfaces and, since it contains no abrasives, waxes or silicones, it will not leave a greasy residue, harm a wood finish or leave an artificial gloss that can change the look of furniture.

The Guardsman Touch-Up Markers are a must-have for every home and can be used in more ways than you can imagine,” says Harman.  She adds, “The fast-drying, non-toxic markers offer a long-lasting color replacement to wooden surfaces such as cabinets, furniture, floors, molding and wooden accessories.”

For your leather pieces, use Guardsman Leather Protector Wipes. The wipes protect against penetrating stains and premature aging of leather furniture while still preserving the original feel and color of the leather.

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