Polishing Tip #3 :
Avoid wax polishes. Regular use of wax polishes may result in the build-up of wax film on the surface of the furniture. This build-up may then pick up dirt, smoke and other pollutants in the air, which may result in smudges and streaks.




Guardsman, a business unit of The Valspar Corporation

Guardsman was founded in 1915 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and has been a leader in the furniture protection industry ever since.

Pioneered the development of retailer-applied fabric protection under the trade name Fabri-Coate®
Sells furniture protection plans in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia
Selection of plans include single category (Leather, Fabric, Mattress, Case Good), and comprehensive protection programs - Gold-in-Home™ and Elite™ -- that protect several types of furniture under one plan

In 2000, Guardsman was acquired by The Valspar Corporation of Minneapolis, Minnesota, bringing better service and stronger manufacturing capabilities to Guardsman's customers.

Guardsman Fine Furniture Care Products

More than 50 years ago, manufacturers came to Guardsman, asking us to create a wood furniture polish that would deepen and extend the life of their furniture finishes.

The most complete selection of fine furniture care products
Developed with furniture manufacturer's specifications in mind
Formulated to maintain the beauty and like-new condition of furniture
Products include stain removers, dusting, furniture repair, fabric and leather cleaners
Guardsman's fine furniture care products are sold in furniture, grocery, and hardware stores worldwide

Guardsman FurniturePro®

An important part of our business structure is Guardsman FurniturePro, a North American franchise organization that specializes in on-site repair and refinishing of residential and commercial furniture.

Trained exclusively by Guardsman furniture care and repair experts
Guardsman FurniturePro franchises can be found in more than 125 locations in 35 states and provinces

Guardsman Pro Series - Professional Repair Products

By working professionals throughout the furniture industry, Guardsman has been able to develop one of the most comprehensive and indispensable products lines for furniture touch-up and repair. The Pro Series line contains products for:

Fabric Spot Cleaning
Leather Cleaning and Conditioning
Leather Repair, including color matching
Wood Finish Repairs
Wood Refinishing
Wood Furniture Enhancements
Structural Repairs