Use and Care Manual

IMPORTANT ADVICE ON
FURNITURE MAINTENANCE
2© Dansk Møbelkontrol 2002
1. Always follow the instructions provided with
the furniture.
2. Always start by using the mildest cleaning
agent, i.e. demineralised or cold, boiled wa-
ter.
3. Candle wax and chewing gum are most easily
removed after careful freezing with a carbon
dioxide freeze spray (available at most elec-
tronics retailers).
4. Never use abrasive cleaning agents such as
scouring powder and metal polishes or
cleaning agents that contain ammonia.
5. Remember to tighten knock-down fittings
where necessary.
6. If there are no washing instructions provid-
ed, then the furniture textile cannot be
washed. Cleaning of furniture textiles must
only be done according to the manufactur-
er’s instructions. NB! To facilitate fitting,
furniture coverings often have zippers, but
this does not indicate that the coverings can
be washed.
7. Cushions with loose stuffing such as down
and feathers need to be beaten at regular in-
tervals.
8. Always protect tabletops against heat,
damp or coloured objects (for example
saucepans, vases, candles and plant pots)
with doilies. Always protect the surface
when using sharp tools.
9. To preserve the colours of the materials
they should as far as possible be protected
from direct sunlight. It is recommended
that surfaces should not be partly covered,
for example by tablecloths etc.
10. Please note that chair and table legs in
particular can leave stains (especially in
connection with washing floors or cleaning
carpets).
11. Never place furniture directly up against ra-
diators or heaters.
12. Indoor furniture should never be used out-
doors.
13. Sweat can cause damage to wood and
leather surfaces. Certain types of medicine
can alter the composition of sweat and
subsequently increase this effect.
14. If furniture is accidentally damaged, ask for
advice at the retailer’s where you bought
the furniture.
Warning! Never use solvents (e.g. methylated spirits, white
spirit, thinner, benzine, acetone etc.) unless the manufactur-
er’s instructions explicitly state that this is allowed. Solvents
are inflammable, dangerous to inhale, and can damage surface
treatment on wood, leather and other materials. They can also
damage upholstery materials if they are used to clean textiles.
THE FOLLOWING RULES MUST ALSO BE OBSERVED: