Fabric Care

 

Vacuum or brush to remove dirt and dust that can cut threads or wear fibres. Spills should be repeatedly blotted with a clean, dry cloth or paper towel. If a stain should occur, test for colour fastness by wiping a small hidden area with a mild soap solution before attempting to remove stain.

All seat cushions and ottomans should be turned and rotated (if reversible) after every vacuuming (at least every few weeks). This will help stop your cushions from twisting and provide even wear. If twisting does occur, simply open at the zipper and pull the fabric around by hand. Zippers are there for ease of assembly by the manufacturer. Do not attempt to remove cover or try to machine wash. A professional upholstery cleaner is recommended.

Occasionally a seat cushion may appear to be a different shade than the rest of the piece. Simply turn the cushion over and the nap (fabric fibres) will lay in the other direction.

 

Wood Care

Dust regularly with a dry cloth or one slightly moistened with a natural polish. Avoid polishes containing petroleum products since they may damage the finish. Even dust may be abrasive so always dust with the grain and not across it. Avoid putting furniture in direct sunlight since this may bleach the finish. Commercial glass cleaners may discolour brass or chrome.

Be sure to always use felt discs, placemats (without rubber backing), coasters, etc. when putting lamps, glasses, hot objects etc. on table tops.

Despite modern water resistant finishes it is very important that water not be allowed to stand on top of your furniture.
When storing table leaves, always lay flat, beneath a bed or somewhere out of the way. Standing on end will cause warpage.

Maintaining even humidity conditions is extremely beneficial to all furniture with wood construction. All wood grains absorb stains differently. Inch by inch, there will always be varying degrees of light and dark tones throughout. This is a characteristic which makes your piece beautifully unique.

Tilting back in chairs while sitting in them is dangerous and will loosen the glue joints. This practice should be strictly discouraged! Also avoid standing on chairs or hooking your heels on the cross supports of the chair base. Remember, decorative wood spindles are fragile and will break if subjected to undue stress.