Care and Maintenance Guide

Caring For Indoor Timber

• Clean with a slightly damp soft cloth If chips appear, they can be touched up with a lacquer
• For deep chips, sand down the entire surface & re-stain
• Don’t put items with an abrasive finish directly onto furniture surfaces; always use a mat or coaster
• Do not place furniture in direct sunlight or in front of a direct heat source (e.g. radiators, heating vents)
• Do not use any furniture polish, cleaner or wax as over time these build up a residue which overall has a detrimental effect and alters the appearance of the furniture.

Caring For Leather

• Clean spills straight away
• Dry any excess liquids from cleaning or spills to avoid lasting damage Use a soft damp cloth to clean
• Regularly remove dust with a clean damp cloth
• Regularly treat your leather with a leather conditioner to help it last longer
• If stains appear you can remove most stains with a leather cleaner
• Leather can dry out so it’s important to use furniture wax to keep it supple
• Do not use creams, waxes or polishes on your leather as these can cause damage

Caring For Synthetic Fabric

• Clean any spills straight away with warm water & detergent
• Clean faux leather with slightly damp soft cloth
• Use talcum powder to remove oil
• Use salt to remove wine
• Vacuum gently to remove dust
• Remove wax & similar substances by freezing the area with ice cubes & breaking away piece by piece

Caring For Upholstered Fabric

• Soak up spills straight away
• Use lukewarm water & detergent to remove stubborn stains
• Brush with a clothes brush or vacuumed on the upholstery setting on a weekly basis to remove dirt and dust particles
• Never use soap, ammonia, bleach or other cleaners intended for use on hard surfaces on upholstered fabric

Caring For Powder Coated

• Clean with a slightly damp soft cloth If you chip the paint or powder coat you can spot-touch with matching coloured paint as a temporary measure
• Don’t use abrasive products that may wear down or corrode the surface
• Don’t use outdoors unless outdoor powder coating is specified as UV resistant

Caring For Outdoor Fabric

• Blot (don’t rub) spills and stains with a clean, dry cloth (a micro-fibre or cotton cloth)
• For oil-based spills, apply an absorbent such as cornstarch and remove with a straight edge
• Spray on a mild cleaning solution made from 1 litre of lukewarm water and 2 teaspoons of pH neutral soap
• Clean with a micro-fibre cloth, moving in one direction only
• Rinse the fabric thoroughly with water to remove all soap residue
• Allow the fabric to air dry Fabrics used for outdoor furniture are resilient to the UV, water and mildew – and made from synthetic fibres so they don’t promote mould growth. However, mildew and mould may grow on dirt and other foreign substances when left unprotected outside for long periods of time.

Caring For Outdoor Fabric

• Combine lukewarm water, ½ cup of dish soap and a few tablespoons of white vinegar
• Apply the mixture to the cushions using a soft brush
• Scrub well on all side and allow it to sit for a little while
• Rinse thoroughly using a sponge and more warm water to remove soap residue
• Allow the fabric to completely air dry

For severe mould or mildew growth, we recommend repeating the steps above. It is strongly advised

• to clean the entire area of the upholstery to avoid water rings and stains.
• Mix 1 tablespoon of Bi-carb soda, 1 teaspoon of mild soap, and 4 cups of water
• Allow the solution to soak into the fabric for a few hours
• Rinse thoroughly with clean water

Caring For Outdoor Timber

• Regular cleaning:Use a soft cloth or sponge dipped in neutral soapy water to gently wipe the surface of furniture along the wood grain direction to remove dust and dirt. Be careful to avoid using hard brushes or wire brushes to avoid scratching the surface of furniture.
• Timely handling of stains:If there are stains on the surface of furniture that are difficult to remove, they can be gently sanded off with fine sandpaper, but be careful not to over polish to avoid damaging the wood. After treating the stains, promptly wipe off the moisture with a clean soft cloth.
• Avoid using chemical cleaning agents:Do not use cleaning or polishing agents containing chemical components on teak furniture to prevent damage to the surface of the furniture.

Caring For Plastic Wood

• Clean with a slight damp soft anti-static cloth
• Don’t place hot pans/dishes directly onto a plastic surface

Caring For Stainless Steel

• Regularly wipe down with a microfibre cloth to remove build up
• Clean with a slightly damp soft cloth
• Do not use steel wool or other abrasive cleaning apparatuses, as they leave scratches

Caring For Powder Coated

• Clean with a slightly damp soft cloth
• If you chip the paint or powder coat you can spot-touch with matching coloured paint as a temporary measure
• Don’t use abrasive products that may wear down or corrode the surface

Caring For Aluminum

• Clean with a slightly damp soft cloth
• Do not use steel wool or other abrasive cleaning apparatuses, as they leave scratches

Caring For HPL

• Use a clean, damp, nonabrasive cotton cloth and a mild liquid detergent or household cleaner. Clean the soiled area using a rotating motion.
• Next, rinse with clean water, using a clean, non-abrasive cotton cloth. Please take care not to flood the laminate, especially near seams, since water can penetrate and cause the substrate to swell.
• Dry the surface with a soft, clean, non-abrasive cotton cloth.