Proper furniture care

Proper furniture care

The daily protection and care of furniture is a guarantee of your satisfaction and the possibility of using it for many years. Every piece of furniture, regardless of the material it is made of, requires appropriate treatment and the user's efforts to keep it looking good throughout its life. If furniture is not cleaned properly, it will wear out much quicker, so it is worth knowing a few rules and avoiding mistakes that could result in damage to the furniture. Below you can find the rules for the care and maintenance of our furniture.

The use and maintenance of furniture that does not comply with the guidelines below may be grounds for rejection of a possible claim.

Melamine

• Use a mixture of water and soap or a mild dishwashing liquid for daily care of the melamine. Clean with a damp cloth and wipe dry.
• Maintenance should be carried out at least once a month, using only products intended for melamine care.
• Do not clean, especially super-mat structure elements (oak) and synchronous structure elements, with alcohol-based agents, glass cleaners and oiling agents in order to avoid irreversible stains.
• Do not use corrosive or scratching chemicals.
• Do not use preservatives, polishes or oils.
• Protect furniture against heat, water, alcohol, and solvents. Do not allow heavy staining to occur.

Glass

• Use glass cleaners by applying them on delicate fabrics. Subsequently, wipe with dry material until the surface is glossy.
• Do not spray the cleaner directly on the glass, especially at the edges, to prevent liquid from getting under the surface. This can cause paint splashes.
• For better protection of glass surfaces, a hydrophobic coating can be used to prevent smudges or stains.

HPL

• Remove any dirt and stains immediately, do not allow them to dry out.
• Remove dirt and dust with a damp cotton cloth. Maintenance should be carried out at least once a month. After cleaning, wipe the surface dry.
• When cleaning with a wet cloth, always wipe the surface dry with a microfibre cloth to prevent the paint from crumbling and board swelling.
• Do not use cleaning lotions or products containing acetone, ammonia, and alcohol to clean varnished surfaces.
• Avoid intensive cleaning and excessive polishing, as this may tarnish the furniture.

Upholstered furniture

• Vacuum the upholstery regularly to prevent the accumulation of dust and dirt, which can act as an abrasive and cause premature wear of the fabrics.
• For everyday care, use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush or fabric.
• In case staining occurs, always remove stains as soon as possible before they soak into the fibres. Vacuum before cleaning.
• Most types of stains can be removed with lukewarm water, preferably using a pH-neutral dishwashing detergent. If possible, suck up the stain with a vacuum cleaner instead of rubbing it.
• Always use a clean white cotton cloth soaked in water with a little detergent at a time.
• First of all dry wet stains from excess liquid with a plain white paper towel or a cloth.
• Avoid soaking the upholstery as this can damage the fabric underneath.
• Do not rub the stains too hard.
• When using cleaning products designed for upholstered furniture, always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for the product.
• Do not use a dryer to accelerate drying and do not use strong detergents.
• Avoid drying fabrics in the sun.

Leather

• Natural leather has a protective layer, but the use of inappropriate cleaning agents can cause colour changes to leather surfaces. Therefore, do not use cleaning agents that contain alcohol, ketones, xylene, acetates or solvents (white spirit / mineral spirits).
• Protect leather upholstery from direct sunlight to prevent it from drying out.
• Maintenance of leather furniture depends on the intensity of its use.
• For everyday care use a mixture of water and soap with a neutral pH.
• Any stains or dirt should be removed immediately with a clean, dry, soft cloth or a plain white paper towel. Then rinse with a wet cloth. Use a mixture of water and pH-neutral liquid soap. Rinse the surface with clean water and then dry with a clean cloth.
• Remember to regularly maintain leather surfaces in addition to daily care. Use leather care products and always follow the recommendations of the manufacturer of the product used.
• (Detailed information on leather cleaning can be found on the websites of upholstery leather manufacturers.

Artificial leather

• For everyday care use a mixture of water and soap with a neutral pH.
• Any stains or dirt should be removed immediately with a clean, dry, soft cloth or a plain white paper towel. Then rinse with a wet cloth. Use a mixture of water and pH-neutral liquid soap. Rinse the surface with clean water and then dry with a clean cloth.
• Protect the furniture from direct sunlight to prevent the artificial leather from drying out.

Metal

• Powder-coated metals are durable surfaces, but can be sensitive to oxidation and scratching.
• For everyday care of metal surfaces use a mixture of water and soap for daily care. Clean with a soft damp cloth and wipe dry. Do not use hard brushes or wire brushes.
• In the event of deep damage to the topcoat of the paint, the damaged area must be protected against moisture using mortar varnish. If corrosion has occurred at the site of damage, clean the metal of rust beforehand.

Chrom

• Use a mixture of water and soap to clean the chrome parts. Clean with a damp cloth and wipe dry.
• do not rub chrome with hard brushes or wire brushes, even if heavily stained.

Veneer

• Veneered furniture is sensitive to scratches and liquids. For their daily care, use a soft cloth gently moistened with water and wiped off.
• It is also acceptable to use water-based furniture care products, but only in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer of the product used.
• Do not rub the Surface of veneer too hard to prevent abrasions, scratches or other permanent damage.
• Do not allow moisture to get under the veneer to prevent it from peeling off.
• Do not use alcohol- and ammonia-based cleaners or other chemical solvents that can damage or discolour the veneer.
• Do not use corrosive or scratching chemicals.
• Do not use polishing or oiling preservatives.
• Protect furniture against direct contact with heat, water, alcohol and solvents.

Laminate FENIX

• Use a cloth moistened with warm water for the daily care of surfaces covered with the Fenix laminate.
• It is also possible to use water-based all-purpose cleaners and degreasers. After using them, the cleaned surface should be rinsed with water and wiped dry with a clean cloth.

Wood

• Use a soft cloth, preferably from natural fibers, to clean the wood.
• Avoid wet cleaning. It is allowed to use a slightly damp cloth. Wipe dry after cleaning.
• The humidity of the air in the room in which the furniture is located should be 40 – 60%
• For cleaning only use agents marked as intended for the care of wooden surfaces.

Plywood

• For everyday care of plywood elements use a soft cloth dampened with warm water. Wipe dry.
• Do not use hard brushes or wire brushes, even if the surface is heavily stained.
• For maintenance use only plywood care products.