Wood Care & Maintenance

 

Wood is a natural material. As such, colour and grain will vary from piece to piece. All woods will change colour naturally and gradually over time and the degree to which this happens is largely dependent on exposure to direct sunlight. Caution should be used when leaving objects on wood surfaces for an extended period of time when they are first received. Exposure to sunlight may leave a temporary shadow as the furniture ages. Moving objects around so all wood surfaces are exposed to light will help the surface colour even out gradually. 

 

Everyday Care

Speke Klein's furniture needs no regular maintenance except to be dusted, or wiped down with a damp cloth, and immediately dried off with a soft cloth, as required. A small amount of liquid soap can be added to the dampened cloth for more thorough cleaning. Please do not use any strong chemical or abrasive cleaners on wood surfaces. Any liquid spills should be wiped and dried as soon as possible. Moisture left on the wood surfaces for prolonged periods could damage the finish. 

 
 

Humidity Levels

Wood is very susceptible to changes in the humidity of its environment, which causes it to expand and shrink. This movement is normal. Although Speke Klein takes the utmost care in constructing your furniture to accommodate this natural movement, please note that the optimum relative humidity level for its environment is 50-55%. Maintaining an even humidity level throughout the year will help to extend the life of your wood furniture.


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