It can be challenging to figure out how to incorporate timepieces into your space’s existing aesthetic. Grandfather clocks lend vintage elegance and warmth to just about any home interior. In order to protect the clock movement parts and keep them ticking, it’s essential that you practice proper upkeep. Below, you’ll find a handful of helpful tips on how to clean and maintain your beautiful grandfather clock so that it will last for years to come.

How Do You Maintain Your Grandfather Clock?

1. Weekly Cleaning

Dust your grandfather clock about once per week. Use a brush with ostrich feathers that won’t scratch the wood or glass, and dust the front as well as the interior. Use a non-ammonia solution and gentle cloth to clean the glass and clock face. Make sure to wipe all of the surfaces delicately so as not to damage the clock movement parts. 

2. Polishing & Oiling

Grandfather clock wood needs waxing and polishing approximately every two to three months. Apply furniture polish to the wood with a gentle cloth. Every two to three years, you’ll need to oil the interior components. Do this by removing the clock movement parts and oiling the spaces where the plate and gears meet and fill the oil sink reservoir about halfway to keep the movements regular and smooth.

3. Schedule a House Call

Get in touch with a professional company about cleaning the inside of your grandfather clock every six to eight years. They’ll safely remove oil and dust buildups on the clock movement parts and other wooden components. When you hire the experts to do this, you won’t have to worry about causing damages to your clock and potentially voiding your warranty agreement. 

Keep your grandfather clock clean, gorgeous, and fully functional with help from the team at Tic Toc Shop. Since 1963, they have provided antique and grandfather clock repairs, restoration, and maintenance to clients throughout the Mason, OH, community. Call (513) 922-0315 today to make an appointment for clock movement parts cleaning, and visit them online to learn more about this clock shop’s convenient in-home services.