Care & Maintenance

 

Wood Veener

Like all natural products, veneered wood surfaces may vary slightly in grain texture and color. Because each piece of furniture is unique, minor variations between pieces can be expected.

General Care & Cleaning:

  • Exposure to sunlight should be avoided.
  • Remove any spilled liquids immediately with a blotting rather than a wiping action.
  • Do not drag objects across finished surfaces.
  • For chips, scratches or unusual damage, professional repair is recommended.
  • Avoid exposing the surface to extreme heat, cold or humidity.
  • Place a desk pad and coasters to protect the surface from dents, scratches, and moisture from hot or cold liquids.
  • When glass top is used, silicone bumpers or felt pads must be placed between glass and wood surface.
  • To clean, simply dust and wipe the surface frequently with a clean, damp and soft cloth in the direction of the grain.

Reclaimed Wood

Due to the nature of reclaimed wood, small nail holes, cracks, splits and old joints are found in the piece. Rest assure that this is not compromising the structural integrity of the furniture, as they’re simply the characters of reclaimed wood items.

General Care & Cleaning:

  • Frequent dusting using a clean, dry, lint-free cloth is the best way to clean textured and reclaimed pieces. Wiping the pieces may remove some fiber and expose the raw wood underneath. Make sure the cloth is consistently turned in on itself to make sure dirt is removed, not just moved around.
  • Always a good idea to use a coaster underneath the glasses or coffee cups on tables to prevent water rings from forming.
  • Avoid placing furniture in direct sunlight.
  • Strong constant sunshine will sometimes change the color of wood, especially items with dark colors.
  • Central heating use during the winter can lower humidity levels considerably. It is a good idea to use a humidifier in the room to enhance humidity for your furniture! Keep humidity levels between 35% – 45%
  • Reclaimed wood furniture should be kept at a safe distance from direct heat sources such as fireplaces, as the wood can dry out and cause cracks. Wood furniture is best maintained at temperatures between 65°and 75° Fahrenheit.
  • Keep the doors of your cabinets closed when not in use to prevent warping.

Metal legs

Dusting and wiping with dry lint free cloth are general procedure to clean the metal products. Avoid putting the item near direct sun light and open windows that may compromise the color of the metal due to oxidation process. Use mild non-abrasive dish detergent for stubborn dirt on the metal and dry it by blotting with clean soft cloth.

Door Hinges Adjustment

door hinges During transit, cabinet will be lifted and tilted several times that may cause the cabinet doors to be loose and misaligned. This problem can be resolved by adjusting the screws on the door hinges.

Concrete Products

The concrete items are handcrafted and hand polished by highly skilled artisans, which makes each product unique. Due to the nature of any artisan concrete products, natural markings and inconsistencies texture, such as hairline cracks (which are not structural and naturally occur in any concrete piece), molding folds (which are inherent to the molding process in production), air pocket fills (which occurred during molding process and filled during finishing process), marking and color variances (which create the natural look of the product).

General Care:

  • Clean using mild soap and water.
  • Do not use heavy abrasive, bleached-content, or ammonia/acid based cleaners. Use of such cleaners will eliminate the wax protection for stain resistance.
  • Re-waxing the product regularly is a quick and easy process to protect against staining and give it fresher look.
  • Do not place hot or cold objects on the surface to avoid discoloration
  • Stone floor wax with paraffin base can be used to re-wax or repair small cracks.

Upholstered Chairs

Chairs come with foam filled cushion that are quite firm at the beginning and soften over time. Cushions should be turn regularly to spread the density of the foam. To avoid fabric fading, chairs should be placed away from direct sunlight, windows, fireplaces, and other heat sources.

General Care:

  • Avoid to put sharp objects, such as belt buckles, jewelry, studded garments, toys, and tools that may cause snags in fabric or any decorative details around the base and side of the item.
  • Any snags or pulls can be cut off carefully with sharp scissors.
  • Gently vacuum the fabric on regular basis with soft brush attachment to remove any dirt or dust.
  • All spills should be treated promptly for best results and ease of removal. Most spills can be cleaned by gently blotting the spill with a clean, dry, absorbent cloth. The use of a clean, dry, absorbent cloth alone may not completely remove the spill.
  • Some stubborn stain may need the assistance of specialized upholstery cleaner.