CAR E AND MAINTENA NCE CAR E AND MAINTENA NCE
LACQUERED, STAINED O R PAINTED WOOD
• Wipe with a clean cloth w rung in water or in a
solution of water and a neutral d etergent. Remove
soap residue immediate ly using a clean, dry cloth .
• If the surface is scratc hed or appears matt, use
a care product espec ially suited to lacquered or
stained wood.
• Avoid using detergents cont aining silicone, as they
seal the stain in and make sub sequent repairs more
difficult.
• Avoid using scouring cream or scouring pads,
as they may scratch the surfac e.
SOAPED WOOD
• Wipe with a clean cloth w rung in water or in a
solution of water and a neutral d etergent or soap
flakes. Remove soap res idue immediately using a
clean, dry cloth .
• To remove stains, clean and scrub us ing a thick
solution of soap flakes th at should not stay on the
wood for more than two minute s. Then remove the
remaining soap residue u sing a damp cloth.
• If the grain of the wood rises a fter cleaning,
gently sand down the woo d using fine-grit
sandpaper (No. 220), always goi ng with the grain.
• If the surface is sc ratched or appears matt, u se a
care product espec ially suited to soaped wood.
LINOLEUM
• Wipe with a clean c loth wrung in water or in a
solution of water and a neutral d etergent or soap
flakes. Remove soap res idue immediately using a
clean, dry cloth .
• If the surface is scratc hed or appears matt, use a
care product espec ially suited to linoleum.
• Stains may be carefully re moved using white spirit
(mineral spirit) or a damp nano sp onge dipped in
lukewarm water or linoleum care p roduct. Follow up
immediately with a clean , dry cloth. Never use the
nano sponge dry.
• Avoid alkaline detergents suc h as soft (yellow
soap, washing soda, l ye and scouring powder.
LAMINATE
• Wipe with a clean cloth w rung in water or in a solu-
tion of water and a neutral deterge nt. Remove soap
residue immediately us ing a clean, dry cloth.
• Stains may be carefully removed using household
ammonia or with a clean, d amp cloth or a nano
sponge wrung in warm water. Never us e the nano
sponge dry. Follow up imme diately with a clean,
dry cloth.
• Avoid using scouring cream or scouring pads,
as they may scratch the surfac e.
CAUTION
With a little care you can p rolong the life of your
furniture. Follow the instruc tions for the materials of
your specific produ ct to make sure that it stays in
the best shape for as lo ng as possible.
The information below is o nly intended as a
general guideline. Fo r more information on how to
remove specific stain s, please enquire where you
bought the furniture.
• Avoid placing the table in di rect sunlight or near
a heat source to reduce chan ges. As wood is a
natural material, it will chan ge in colour and will
patinate over time.
• When you move your furniture, make sure you l ift it
rather than pulling or pushing it to avoid damaging
the floor, legs and mountings .
• Tighten up the screws after o ne to two months’
use and whenever required.
• Avoid improper use such as pu tting your feet
on the table or standi ng on it.
• Use coasters under da mp, hot or coloured objects
to avoid permanent stains .
• Avoid partially covering th e surface, for example
with tablecloths , or place mats, as colour varia nces
may appear.
• Be careful not to scratch or dam age the surface
with sharp objects .