Furniture Care Guide
Furniture Care Guide
Your new furniture has been constructed to very high standards and with carefully selected materials, however the performance of your furniture will very much depend upon it's use and maintenance. Do not use any spray polishes or solvent cleaners as these may damage the finish.
The following advice will help in prolonging it's life.
FABRIC UPHOLSTERY CARE
Do sit on your suite in comfort, avoid sitting on arms or edges, which may cause distortion and reduce the life expectancy of your furniture.
Do avoid allowing sharp items such as toys, jewellery, buckles and pets to snag the fabric. If snags do occur, cut them off with scissors, do not
pull them.
Do avoid constant exposure of fabrics to direct sunlight, which may result in fading and premature wear of the fabric.
Do avoid dry cleaning covers unless the furniture specifically states that this type of cleaning is appropriate. And it would best to try it first at the back of your sofa to check if the cleaning method is suitable.
CUSHION CARE
Do regularly plump all fibre filled and fibre topped cushions vigorously in order to retain their comfort and appearance.
SEAT FOAM
All foam seats interiors can lose up to 20% of their original firmness within the first few weeks of use, this is quite normal and will not affect their long
term performance.
RECLINING/MOTION FURNITURE GENERAL INFORMATION
Minor squeaks and creaks may emit from the motion/recliner action in use. This is due to the vast number of metal moving parts and should not be a cause for concern. The manufacturers cannot be responsible for any damage or premature wear that may occur to any area of the footrest material caused by shoes, the heels of shoes or any other form of footwear.
LEATHER UPHOLSTERY GENERAL CARE
Leather is a natural product and can display natural marks and characteristics such as heated scars, grain variation, creases, growth marks, wart marks etc. These are natural features, not faults, which demonstrate the individuality of the hide and will not affect the durability or performance of the furniture in any way.
Shade variations may occur within the suite and even within individual units. Whilst every effort is made to achieve uniformly, swatches, samples and store display models should only be regarded as a guide to the colour.
REGULAR CARE
Do remove dust, grease and dirt with a clean damp cloth. Avoid excessive dampening and rubbing, as this may damage the surface of the hide.
Detergents, solvent based cleaners and abrasive cleaners should never be used.
Do pay particular attention to lighter shades, as they will require increased maintenance to avoid discolouration from dye transfer from clothes, atmospheric dirt and handling.
Do soak up liquid spillages immediately and allow to dry naturally away from direct heat.
Do avoid excessive exposure to direct sunlight and heat sources as these may cause fading and/or drying out of the hide, which in turn can result in splits or cracks appearing.
Do avoid allowing sharp items such as toys, jewellery, buckles and pets to damage the surface of the leather.
Do avoid the transfer of skin/hair products onto the leather as this may cause an irreversible chemical reaction with the finish. Dark or discoloured patches may form in high contact areas.
Do avoid using leather creams, saddle soaps, wax polishes and spray polishes, which may have an adverse effect on the leather. Do use approved leather care kits available from your retailer.
