Operating instructions

D O O R S
DUSTY SURFACES
Day to day build-up of dust particles can usually be removed with a soft duster, but if dust
has bedded into the grain of the veneer it will have to be removed by the application of a
liquid reviver such as teak oil or liquid furniture wax.
A cost effective cleanser can be made by mixing approximately 60% Linseed Oil with 40%
White Spirit.
DAMP HAZE (BLOOM)
A milky blue haze can sometimes develop due to cold conditions, high humidity or
condensation etc. This can be removed by polishing with a soft cloth or the application of a
good furniture wax, but do not apply these whilst still in a damp atmosphere, particularly if
using aerosol type furniture creams or liquids.
PAINT SMEARS
On no account try to remove with cellulose thinners or paint strippers as this may attack the
original finish.
If the paint has smeared it can often be removed by very carefully scraping with a sharp
razor blade, but care must be taken not to scrape the lacquer. Warm water to which a little
detergent has been added helps with some water based paints.
RUB MARKS OR LIGHT SCRATCHES
These can generally be removed or at least disguised by light rubbing with 00 grade wire
wool, followed by the wire wool coated with a soft wax. If the marks are very light, use the
wax coated wire wool from the beginning, as this will reduce the abrasive action.
GENERAL AFTERCARE
A soft duster should be sufficient to preserve doors in good condition but if desired,
proprietary furniture polishes, creams, teak oils etc., can be applied once the dust has been
removed.