Leather
Dust it periodcally with a dry, soft and clean cloth.
Once every few months, clean your sofa with leather cleaner and follow the instructions provided with the cleaner carefully. Do not use harsh chemicals on your leather.
Do not pour water or any kind of liquids, including cleaners directly on the sofa; first pour on a soft dry cloth and then clean.
If the sofa gets wet, dry it immediately. Do not dry it with a hairdryer, use kitchen paper or a dry cloth. Blot gently as harsh rubbing may push the liquid into the pores of the leather.
Since leather is a natural product, some stains such as ink cannot be compltely removed. |
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By-cast leather
Based on the fact that Bi Cast leathers are finished in very heavy coats of either one or combinations of Nitro Lacquers, Acrylic Resins and or Aqueous Polyurethanes, this makes the finishes generally more resilient and the use of a specific conditiner for these leathers is redundant. It is not possible for a conditioner product to penetrate the finishes sufficiently and then have any affect on the lether.
As with all top coated finished leathers, if some attention is given to cleaning and protecting the finishes by softening and removing general soiling, perspiration, body oils, hand and body lotions and hair products to name a few, the wear factor will increase significantly.
Bi Cast leathers are generally have a high sheen or are very glossy, use a By cast leather cleaner and conditiner assist in maintaining this appearance and buffing after application will maintain this appearance.
When Bi Cast leather receives a scuff or a scratch it will be usual for it to show as a white mark in the finishing coat. This is because the scuff or scratch has only penetrated into the finish and not down into the leather. This can be removed in most cases by using conditioner protectir on a cloth and rubbing directly on the mark to create some heat through a friction action. If the mark is too significant, an specifically matched colour repair product can be used to reseal the area.
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Wood veneer
Wipe down the wood veneer with a cotton rag. Dust left on furniture too long can damage the surface. Dust particles build up and clump together, causing scratches in the finish when it is dusted.
Avoid putting wet or hot items directly on the veneer's surface. Condensation from a glass can damage the veneer surface. Hot items, such as a pan, will leave white marks on the surface. Just as with real wood, the rings are almost impossible to remove.
Clean the veneer's surface with warm water mixed with a wood cleaner like Murphy's Oil Soap. Rinse with clear water. Dry the surface thoroughly with a soft, cotton rag.
Avoid furniture sprays and waxes. These polishes can leave a buid-up that appears blotchy or spotted. If build-up has occurred, removed it with warm, soapy water.
Protect the wood veneer surface from scratches. Use coasters, tablecloths or other coverings. Glasses, picture frames and decorative items can cause scraches and gouges when they are moved around the surface. Place a table mat or doily on the furniture to protect the wood veneer.
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