| We all have things in our lives that hold some sort of | | | | Dampness, such as in a basement, can deteriorate |
| sentimental or monetary value. For some, it is a | | | | the materials used to make a dollhouse. It can also |
| prized collection of coins or rare books. For others it | | | | lead to mold development that can be difficult to |
| is an irreplaceable antique or piece of jewelry. It is | | | | remove or eliminate from fabrics or carpeting. You |
| these things that always require special care and | | | | should also be weary of storing a dollhouse in the |
| preservation, whether it is a yearly polishing or a | | | | attic because moths or other household varmints |
| consistent cleaning. | | | | could do damage to the house itself or its |
| The same practice holds true for avid dollhouse | | | | accessories. |
| collectors. Dollhouses are basically miniature replicas of | | | | Be sure to keep your dollhouse away from household |
| a large-scale home, equipped with wood furnishings, | | | | pets. Pets love to chew and nibble on small objects, |
| electrical lights and even miniature pieces of china and | | | | and what better chew toy than a piece of dollhouse |
| crystal. Dollhouses, and their accessories, require the | | | | furniture or a miniature figurine? Small children and |
| same kind of loving care that a regular home needs. | | | | toddlers should also be kept away from dollhouses. |
| First of all, you should never place a dollhouse in a | | | | Children of this age like to put things in their mouths. |
| room that gets direct sunlight. The suns rays can | | | | The small accessories present a choking hazard to |
| heavily damage the delicate woods used in making | | | | younger children who don't understand the value of |
| most dollhouses. It can cause paint, wallpaper and | | | | what they are touching. |
| fabrics to fade dramatically. And in extreme degrees | | | | Not all dollhouses are going to be detailed enough to |
| of temperature changes, it could even end up | | | | go to extreme measures of protection. But for most |
| warping or cracking the wood. | | | | avid collectors, these precautions are necessary. In |
| Another thing to keep in mind when caring for | | | | fact, one of the best ways to store a prized |
| dollhouses is to always dust it regularly. Dust collects | | | | dollhouse is to have a special case made for it, usually |
| in our own homes on a daily basis, and the same | | | | from a clear material. This prevents dust from |
| holds true for dollhouses. All the accessories are so | | | | collecting on items inside the house and it keeps pets |
| small and intricate that they require a good dusting | | | | and small kids from touching it. And if you are a |
| and polishing to maintain their value and beauty. The | | | | smoker, a case is a great way to keep smoke from |
| dolls, animals or other small figurines you purchase for | | | | tobacco away from the dollhouse. |
| your dollhouse should also be dusted regularly to | | | | Prized possessions need proper care, so it is best to |
| maintain their quality. | | | | stay on top of keeping your dollhouse in tip-top |
| You should never store a dollhouse in damp climate. | | | | shape. |