Looking after your furniture

Wood SilkWaxed Farmhouse and Rustic Parts

Cleaning

Always use warm soapy water with a lint free cloth to wipe down your top. DO NOT use products that contain bleach, also stay away from any all in one or multipurpose cleaners. We do not recommend you use Pledge or conventional furniture polish. We do recommend Wood Silk Non-Silicon.

Dealing with scratches, marks and dull wear

Briwax To remove a light scratch or mark you need to recoat that area with a bit of clear/light (non-tinted) wax. We recommend the brands Briwax and Fiddes. Always follow the instructions on the tin. To revive a dull finish you may have to recoat the entire top. Apply the wax directly onto the existing finish.

Deep scratches, re-finishing and extreme wear

There are many tips and advice we can give you over the phone: 01623 325 033. We can look up which top you ordered and even advise on which tint you require. We can even supply many of the products you require.

 

Oiled Oak Parts

Never place iron, steel or items containing iron directly onto the  surface. Use a coaster or mat where possible.

Danish OilCleaning

Always use warm soapy water with a lint free cloth to wipe down your top. DO NOT use products that contain bleach, also stay away from any all in one or multipurpose cleaners. We do not recommend you use Pledge or conventional furniture polish. Do not use steel wool or metal scrubbing pads. We do recommend Wood Silk Non-Silicon

Dealing with scratches, marks and dull wear

We recommend you recoat your top every 6 months with Danish Oil. If your top is looking a little tired or you have some light scratches, applying Danish Oil usually fixes these issues. We recommended the brands: Fiddes, Rustins and Birds. We can supply Danish oil if required. Follow the instructions on the tin but do not use steel application products.

Deep scratches, re-finishing and extreme wear

There are many tips and advice we can give you over the phone: 01623 325 033. We can look up which top you ordered and even advice on which tint you require. We can even supply many of the products you require.

 

Painted Furniture

Cif CreamCleaning

Always use warm soapy water with a non-abrasive cloth to wipe down your top. DO NOT use products that contain bleach, also stay away from any all in one or multipurpose cleaners. We do not recommend you use Pledge or conventional furniture polish. Do not use steel wool or metal scrubbing pads.

Dealing with marks

We recommend you use a bit of Cif cream cleaner (non fragrance’d) to remove any light marks. Gently massage the area with a lint free cloth, applying the cream to the cloth first.

Deep scratches, re-finishing and extreme wear

There are many tips and advice we can give you over the phone: 01623 325 033. We can look up which paint colour you ordered and even advice on how best to repair any area that may have received some damage. We can even supply many of the products you require.

 

Furniture Placement

Where to place your furniture

As with any timber it needs time to acclimatise into its new surroundings. Putting new furniture into a very warm climate or near sources of heat can cause the timber to acclimatise and dry out too quickly, resulting in cracking and warping, the worst situation for this is rooms with underfloor heating. Recoating your top monthly can help slow this process down. Turning down/off any heating source and slowly rise the room’s temperature to a comfortable level over a long period is recommended. 2-4 Weeks is ideal and no more than 15 degrees.

 

If you do have any issues or questions related to the care of your furniture, please just ask