Furniture care instructions

Paying some extra attention to how you maintain your furniture will prolong its life and help minimise environmental impact and save natural resources.

Only assemble your furniture with the advised tools. Refrain from using a powered screwdriver as the force may damage the product or the assembly details.

For increased stability, re-tighten screws about two weeks after assembly. Repeat when necessary. Make sure to use the correct tool to keep screws and assembly details in good condition. 

Using furniture paws or other protective pads under the legs of your piece is a great way to keep both furniture and floors in better condition over time. Using protective pads on chairs also reduces noise.
 

  • Chunky-knits should be reshaped and dried flat to maintain the original shape, which is why these garments are additionally labelled “Dry flat”.
  • Linen is a natural material and can easily get mis-shapen when wet. To restore the garment to its original shape, iron it with a hot steam iron. To keep its sheen, iron the garment on the reverse side.
  • Viscose is an artificial fiber from cellulose and can easily get mis-shapen when wet. To restore the garment easily to its original shape, iron it with a steam iron.
  • Silk is a very delicate material and should be treated with care. Use a detergent for delicates when washing silk and do not stretch the garment while wet.
  • Often, airing woollen garments is enough. Use a detergent for delicates when you do wash them. Use the wool or hand wash cycle on your washing machine or wash by hand. Iron after washing to restore the natural sheen.
  • Wash jeans inside out to reduce fade. Remove them from the washing machine as soon as possible after the programme has ended to avoid creasing. Denim’s characteristic appearance is the result of a special dyeing method. As a result, small pigment particles may remain on the surface and can rub off.
  • Leather and suede garments should be taken to a leather specialist for cleaning. Follow the care instructions.

    Shoe polish and/or waterproofing spray should be applied to leather shoes and bags. This simple measure will improve their protection against water, extending the life of your shoes/bag and making them more capable of withstanding dirt.

    Just use waterproofing spray for suede and nubuck, not polish. Try not to wear your suede/nubuck shoes or carry your suede/nubuck bag if it is raining or very damp out, because this could cause staining on the product and the dye in the product could rub off onto your belongings more easily. Insert shoe trees to keep your shoes in shape, and use a shoe horn to protect the highbacks/heels of your shoes when you put them on. Undo your laces and buckles when taking your shoes off and putting them on.
  • Place tennis balls in the tumble dryer when drying down garments to distribute the down evenly. The down must be dried completely.
  • Rainwear should drip-dry. If you dry them in a drying cabinet, do so at a low temperature. Follow the care instructions.
  • Take off removable details and do up Velcro and zip fastenings before washing. Wash nylon tights and delicate garments with details in a laundry bag.

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