Upholstery & Leather Furniture Care Tips
Fabrics & Upholstery Care
Keeping your fabrics and upholstery in the best condition possible is important, here are some tips for ensuring your upholstered furniture looks fresher for longer:
- Regular light brushing is recommended to avoid overall soiling
- Cushions and pillows should be turned on a weekly basis to ensure even use
- Regular plumping of cushions will ensure your upholstery continues to look its best
- For spills and stains blot the area working from the outside in - do not use steam cleaners
Leather Care
Leather comes in many forms, from full to semi aniline leather. Semi aniline leathers give increased durability as a layer of protection is added to the leather. Full aniline leathers are more susceptible to stains and marks as they receive less treatment.
- Leather surfaces should be dusted regularly with a dry soft cloth
- Spills should be dealt with immediately - do not let spills soak in
- Regular plumping of cushions will ensure your upholstery continues to look its best
- Leather conditioners can be used periodically to maintain the appearance of leather
It is important to remember that leather is a natural material and part of it's charm is that it reacts to environmental factors and continues to change over time. Marks will invariably collect (particularly with full aniline leather) but this should be seen as part of the natural ageing process rather than a fault.
Wood & Painted Furniture Care Tips
Solid Wood Furniture
Waxed furniture made from solid wood does not require special care. However, we would like to suggest the following for it's use:
In order to prevent the furniture from drying out we recommend regularly airing premises
Surfaces should be cleaned with just a dry cloth
During the first 10 weeks of ownership one should not leave objects in the same place for a prolonged period
Sharp, rigid and wet objects can leave tracks on the surface, avoid contact where possible
Waxed items of furniture will benefit from a periodic coat of fresh wax
Wood Veneer Furniture
Wood veneers are used for increased durability but veneer furniture still requires attention, we suggest the following:
Dust regularly with a dry cloth, the motion of the cloth should be in line with the grain
To reduce the risk of damage ensure precautions are taken when placing items on your furniture
Sharp, rigid and wet objects can leave tracks on the surface, avoid contact where possible
Any spills should be dealt with immediately using a dry cloth
Painted Furniture
The nature of painted furniture results in slightly different finishes for each piece produced. Hairline cracks will likely be present at time of purchase and overtime more will appear, this is a natural part of the ageing process for painted furniture and gives it a unique character. We would recommend the following care tips:
Ensure contact with water and excessive heat are kept to a minimum
For cleaning use a slightly damp soapy cloth and dry with a second cloth immediately
Sharp, rigid and wet objects can leave tracks on the surface, avoid contact where possible
Any spills should be dealt with immediately using a dry cloth