Owner Manual

Bleaching'will'occur'when'wood'furniture'is'exposed'to'sunlight.'For'this'reason,'try'to'
avoid'placing'furniture'in'direct'sunlight'and'rearrange'accessories'from'time'to'time'to'
prevent'spot'bleaching.'Some'bleaching'will'occur'over'time'under'both'incandescent'and'
fluorescent'lighting.'
Some'plastic'feet'on'computers,'calculators,'telephones'and'other'rubber'or'plastic'
products,'such'as'vinyl'notebook'binders'or'place'mats,'contain'agents'that'may'discolor'or'
soften'the'lacquer'finish'on'fine'furniture.'Always'use'felt'pads'under'these'articles'to'
prevent'discoloration'or'softening'of'the'lacquer.'
It'is'important'to'keep'the'home'or'office'in'which'your'furniture'is'placed'properly'
humidified.'Lack'of'humidity'can'cause'certain'veneers'to'crack'and'joints'to'work'apart.'
Furniture'prefers'around'72'degrees'with'40'percent'humidity.''Furniture'should'not'sit'
near'heating'or'air'conditioning'registers'because'they'remove'necessary'moisture'from'
the'air.'
Textured'finishes'should'not'be'waxed'or'polished.''For'cleaning,'use'a'mild'soapy'water,'
then'dry'the'surface'immediately'with'a'clean,'soft'cloth.'
Fabrics'-'To'prevent'general'soiling,'frequent'vacuuming'or'brushing'is'recommended.'
Before'spot'cleaning,'it'is'necessary'to'determine'the'cleaning'code'for'the'fabric'on'your'
furniture.''The'cleaning'code'describes'which'type'of'cleaning'product'may'be'safely'used'
and'are'generally'as'follows:'
W'–'Use'only'water'or'water'based'cleaning'agents'
S'–'Use'a'water'free'solvent'or'dry'cleaning'product'
W-S'–'May'use'water'or'solvent'based'cleaning'products
X'–'Vacuuming'or'brushing'ONLY.''No'water'or'solvent'based'cleaners'may'be'used.'
Leather'surfaces'should'be'dusted'regularly'with'a'dry'or'slightly'damp'soft'cloth.'Avoid'
using'saddle'soap'or'other'cleaners.'Leather'desks'and'tabletops'have'a'lacquer'coating,'
therefore'they'can'be'lightly'waxed.'
Suede'surfaces'should'only'be'cleaned'with'a'dry,'stiff'brush.'Exposure'to'liquid'spills'
should'be'avoided'since'suede'cannot'be'washed'or'cleaned'like'leather.'
Stone'(marble'and'granite)'is'porous'and'will'stain'if'left'unprotected.'Stone'can'be'cleaned'
with'mild'detergent'and'warm'water,'then'rinsed'with'clean'water'and'wiped'with'a'clean,'
soft'cloth'to'remove'any'residue.'If'this'is'unsuccessful,'repeat'with'white'vinegar.'
Regularly'polish'marble'with'a'good'non-yellowing'paste'wax.'Never'use'abrasive'cleaners.'
Food'and'liquid'spills'should'be'wiped'up'immediately'with'a'damp,'soft'cloth.'Use'coasters'
to'protect'your'marble'against'rings'caused'by'liquid'spills.'