The material is hard-wearing and extremely repellent to stains and is therefore very easy to look after. We would like to give you a few simple tips and hints for caring for your product so that you can enjoy its exceptional quality for many years to come.
Caring for your furniture is important in protecting your investment in fine furniture. Below are some tips and guidelines for caring for various furniture materials and finishes.
Natural Wood Furniture Care
Choosing solid wood furniture is an investment in the special value of natural materials. Each piece naturally responds to changes in temperature and humidity. As solid wood responds to dry air by losing moisture, it shrinks a bit. Tabletop halves may part slightly, or a few tiny openings may appear on solid wood surfaces. These are natural responses, not manufacturing defects, and do not affect the strength and soundness of the furniture.
As the humidity rises, the tabletop halves and tiny openings will close again. To minimize these natural responses and preserve the beauty of your solid wood furniture, we strongly recommend that you:
- Use a humidifier in your home;
- Use a high quality furniture polish
- Wipe up spills as soon as possible and protect you furniture from scratches, excess heat and sunlight.
Leather Furniture Care
The markings on leather are nature’s hallmarks and distinguish genuine leather from synthetic materials. These “fingerprints” are different on every hide and are the result of years of nature’s work. Top grain leather stands up to the rigors of daily life in the home or office. To clean simply use mild soap and a damp cloth.
HI-MACS® is a completely homogenous material.
As it does not have any pores, you can simply and easily clean it with a damp cloth or sponge and a mild detergent. You can also use a domestic scouring agent on all matt finishes. It is also useful to wipe your surface occasionally with a scouring agent or wet sponge to retain the even finish of your product.
Tougher stains, caused by food colouring, tea or fruit juice can easily be removed using a bleaching agent (do not leave in contact with the work surface for more than five minutes). Clean the surface with a domestic all-purpose cleaner and rinse with clean water. You can also use a scouring agent on matt finishes. Nail varnish can easily be removed with nail varnish remover (acetone-free) or a scouring agent.
A number of cleaning agents contain acids, such as methyl chloride or acetone. You should avoid using these on a HI-MACS® surface. Should one of these products accidentally come into contact with the material, as a precautionary measure you should rinse the surface with soapy water to prevent any discolouring taking place.
Hot saucepans or pots straight out of the oven or from the hob should not be laid directly on the HI-MACS® surface. Place a mat or board underneath to prevent any damage to your product.
Small burn marks or marks caused by nicotine can simply be removed using a scouring agent or an abrasive sponge. Should this give the high-gloss finish a matt appearance, rubbing the surface with fine-grained sandpaper will quickly return it to its high-gloss state.
HI-MACS® copes effortlessly with the wear and tear of everyday life, however pointed or sharp-edged objects can leave cuts or scratches on the HI-MACS® surface. You can repair smaller cuts and scratches without too much trouble but we recommend the services of a professional for especially deep cuts.