Furniture Care and Cleaning Instructions

Fabric Cleaning Codes

 

S – Spot clean only with a water-free dry cleaning solvent. Pretest a small, inconspicuous area before proceeding. Do not saturate. DO NOT USE WATER. Pile fabrics may require brushing with a non-metallic, stiff bristle brush to restore appearance. Cushion covers should not be removed and dry cleaned. To prevent overall soiling, frequent vacuuming or light brushing with a non-metallic, stiff bristle brush to remove dust and grime is recommended. When cleaning a spill, blot immediately to remove spilled material. Clean spots or stains from the outside to the middle of the affected area to prevent circling. Overall cleaning by a professional furniture cleaning service only is recommended.

 

SW – Spot clean with upholstery shampoo, foam from a mild detergent, or mild dry cleaning solvent. Pretest a small, inconspicuous area before proceeding. Do not saturate. Pile fabrics may require brushing with a non-metallic, stiff bristle brush to restore appearance. Hot water extraction or steam cleaning is not a recommended cleaning method. Cushion casings should not be removed and laundered or dry cleaned. To prevent overall soiling, frequent vacuuming or light brushing with a non-metallic, stiff bristle brush to remove dust and grime is recommended. When cleaning a spill, blot immediately to remove spilled material. Clean spots or stains from the outside to the middle of affected area to prevent circling. Use a professional overall soiled condition has been reached.

 

W – Spot clean only with water-based shampoo or foam upholstery cleaner. Pretest for color loss and fabric compatibility. Do not over wet. Use professional upholstery cleaning service for overall soiling.

 

WS – Spot clean with upholstery shampoo, foam from a mild detergent, or mild dry cleaning solvent. Pretest a small, inconspicuous area before proceeding. Do not saturate. Pile fabrics may require brushing with a non-metallic, stiff bristle brush to restore appearance. Hot water extraction of steam cleaning is not a recommenced cleaning method. Cushions casings should not be removed and laundered or dry cleaned. To prevent overall soiling, frequent vacuuming or light brushing with a non-metallic, stiff bristle brush to remove dust and grime is recommended. When cleaning a spill, blot immediately to remove spilled material. Clean spots or stains from the outside to the middle of affected area to prevent circling. Use a professional furniture cleaning service when an overall soiled condition has been reached.

 

X – Cleaning only by vacuuming or light brushing with a non-metallic, stiff bristle brush. DO NOT USE ANY WATER OR SOLVENT BASED CLEANER.

 

CARE & CLEANING OF YOUR BARNWOOD TABLE

 

WIPING & WASHING

While you chose the reclaimed wood table as a solid, sturdy, virtually indestructible option for your dining room table, it is important to take proper care of this piece of furniture to ensure that it lasts for lifetimes after. We recommend wiping with a damp cloth, either using soap and water or a natural based cleaning solution. Most standard cleaning solutions contain either an alcohol or ammonia base, which over an extended period of time, can eat through the finish.

At Homestead, we also use low sheen urethane finishes. Common furniture cleaners such as Pledge furniture polish may actually leave a glossy, often uneven residue over your table’s surface. If used frequently and consistently, the low sheen finish will be difficult to recover. We recommend using *Original Bee’s Wax spray polish.  We’ve found this is the best polish, as it leaves no wax buildup and preserves the natural beauty of the barnwood and prevents dryness.

 

WATER MARKS & SPILLS

Watermarks and spills should be well protected with our hi-build polyurethane finish. However, we still recommend wiping up all spills as quickly as possible. If it is an alcoholic product, the odds of it leaving a ring go up significantly. Use hot pads for high-temperature items, and while the use of coasters and placemats is not necessary when dining at the table, these are extra layers of protection against any unwanted damage.

 

SCUFFS & SCRATCHES

Scuffs, light scratches, and dings are inevitable on the surface as this table grows with your family. We believe that some scratches over time tell a story. Sharp utensils, abrasives, and pointy objects can scratch or dent the table’s surface, so please use caution to avoid deep surface scratches. In the event your table acquires a large scratch, it can be masked by applying a similar stain color to your table.

Your table is a living piece of history with tons of character expressing its past life.  It will continue to evolve.  Due to the age of the wood and changes in atmospheric conditions, it is expected that some small cracking may occur over time.  To avoid excessive changes – Avoid direct sunlight and always lift your furniture to move it – do not drag.  Embrace the character and don’t be afraid to allow your table to continue to write its next story and grow with your family!