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WOOD MAINTENANCE
(OPTIONAL UPGRADE BAMBOO)
ROUTINE CARE
• Always mop up spills of water and other liquids straight away. Do not allow liquids to stand on
wooden work surfaces for any period of time (the finishing oil is water resistant, not water proof).
• Always use pan stands and trivets to protect the timber from hot, rough, wet, dirty pots and
pans, direct contact from iron, steel or copper vessels can also stain the bamboo surfaces.
• Always use cutting boards to chop and slice food. Do not cut directly onto the work surface.
• Clean the tops with a sparing amount of warm water, a drop of washing up liquid and a well
wrung out cloth. We do not recommend using multi-purpose cleaning products which contain
chemicals as this may damage the worktops. Please also avoid the use of scouring pads. If a
scouring pad is used, the worktop may need to be re-oiled afterwards.
• It is important that the bamboo surfaces are re-oiled at regular intervals to remain in
the same condition as when installed. The time span between oiling is dependent on the
degree of use and wear they receive. We recommend that in the first year of ownership the
bamboo is re-oiled every 3 months to build up a protective layer and then yearly thereafter to
maintain this.
• Ensure that the OPUS
remains open after oiling for the full drying time specified by the oil
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manufacturer.
SURFACE CARE
The surfaces of the timber worktops have been finished with specifically formulated oil. The oil
is formulated to be safe for the preparation of food and to enhance the wood colour and grain
pattern; to provide a durable, protective surface over the natural bamboo structure, whilst being
easy to look after and restore when the surface becomes worn.
When the top is newly oiled and the surface is in good condition, it will have a sheen to it.
Splashes of water will form into properly defined droplets that stand up clearly. After a period of
use the finish will become worn; the sheen will diminish and the surface become dull. Water will
not form into droplets as readily but tend to spread out and wet the surfaces. This is a clear sign
that the worktop needs re-oiling. In fact it is better to re-oil before the surfaces reach this
condition.
The time taken for wear to occur depends on the amount of use the surfaces have had. In any one
kitchen there will be both high and low wear and tear zones, the former needing more attention
than the latter.
NOTE: It is not uncommon for different levels of porosity in the natural wood, this may mean that
certain areas of your OPUS
bamboo do not take fully to the original coats of oil. If you find that
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water droplets do not form in areas when in contact with liquids, dry and re-oil immediately.
DAMAGE REPAIR
One of the many advantages to a natural wood is its repair-ability. In the unlikely event that the
bamboo gets damaged or stained, it can be sanded and re-oiled to bring it back to an as new
condition.
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