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You set a warm mug on your favourite timber coffee table, and moments later — there it is. A ghostly white ring stares back at you. Or perhaps a casserole dish left a hazy heat mark across your dining table. Before you resign yourself to sanding, stripping, or replacing that piece of furniture, there's good news: furniture white marks are almost always fixable, and the process is...
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Walk down the cleaning aisle of any Australian hardware store, and you'll find a wall of polishes, oils, waxes, and sprays — all claiming to be the best thing for your timber furniture. The truth is, the best furniture polish depends entirely on the type of wood surface you're dealing with.
Use the wrong product on the wrong surface, and you can cloud a finish, strip a...
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Vintage and aged leather items carry character, history, and craftsmanship — but they also need special care. Over time, leather can dry out, stiffen, crack, and lose its natural oils. Using the right leather conditioner and restoration approach can bring old leather back to life while preserving its original beauty.
Whether you’re caring for an old leather jacket...
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Dry or cracked leather doesn’t mean your favourite shoes, bag, or furniture are ruined. In most cases, leather can be restored at home with the right care and a quality leather salve. This step-by-step guide will show you how to treat dry or cracked leather safely and effectively, even if you’ve never cared for leather before.
Whether you’re dealing with stiff leather...
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Wooden furniture adds warmth, character, and timeless appeal to any home. However, without proper care, wood can lose its natural lustre, become dull, or dry out over time. One of the most effective and gentle ways to maintain wooden surfaces is by using orange oil for wood, especially a trusted product like Howard Orange Oil.
In this step-by-step guide, we’ll...
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How to repair scratched wood without sanding
Jan 09, 2026Read moreScratches on wood furniture can instantly make even the most beautiful pieces look old and neglected. From dining tables and cabinets to coffee tables and sideboards, everyday use often leads to scuffs, marks, and faded areas. While sanding is commonly suggested as a fix, it’s not always practical—or necessary. Sanding is messy, time-consuming, and can permanently remove the original...
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Read moreHoward Products Australia provides effective solutions to protect and maintain your kitchen surfaces. Use Cutting Board Cleaner to remove stains and odours from wooden surfaces, then apply ...
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Kitchen hygiene is so important if you want to keep your home, your family and visiting friends safe and healthy. And now, with Howard Products’ 100% Food Safe range, you can rest assured that your cutting boards, butcher blocks, and other food preparation surfaces will always be maintained to the highest hygiene standards...Read more
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Restore old or damaged wooden furniture to its near original condition like a pro. Used by professional furniture restorers and antique dealers around the world, along with D.I.Y enthusiasts and home owners, Howard Restor-A-Finish is recognised as the Gold standard in furniture restoration...Read more
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Cane furniture became popular during 19th C because of its light and inexpensive nature as compared to the giant furnishings, not to mention the fantastic robust and rusty look it adds to your indoors and outdoors. It isn’t just for country houses anymore...Read more
