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IMPORTANT! PLEASE KEEP THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE
Care and Maintenance
Wood furniture
• Wood displays different grain patterns depending on which way they are cut - for example, 'the medullary ray'
which can appear on oak furniture is a mark of good quality timber - these are just characteristics of the natural
beauty of the wood. Some furniture is also deliberately aged and rustic.
• Wood veneers also allow distinctive patterns to be created on flat surfaces, such as table tops and drawer fronts
by the way the slivers are arranged.
• All timber surfaces will change colour and mellow over time. New furniture will initially vary in shade from
items that have been previously purchased.
How to care for your wood furniture
• Furniture with a hard lacquer, wax polish or painted surface should be dusted with a dry cloth.
• Waxed furniture will need to be given a coat of beeswax a couple of times a year to help maintain its lustre.
• Spray polishes are best avoided as they contain silicones which may spoil the furniture by building up over
time.
• Our furniture will endure most temperatures in the home but it is best to avoid placing furniture next to heat
sources such as radiators or fires. Be particularly careful with solid wood as the lack of humidity caused by central
heating can cause damage such as warping.
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