WOOD SURFACES

As a natural material, wood remains alive even after the manufacturing process. It is basically undemanding in terms of care, because after all even under natural conditions trees are exposed to wind, sun, rain and temperature fluctuations. In most cases it is enough to dust wooden furniture regularly with a clean, soft and lint-free cloth. Surfaces can be revitalised by treating them with furniture polish, which has a cushioning effect and absorbs the pressure of the cloth. It also ensures that no scratches are caused during dusting. Regardless of whether you clean the surface with or without polish, you should change the cloth regularly because a dirty cloth can scratch the surface of your furniture. For successful use of furniture polish you should cover the surface of the furniture evenly but not too generously with the polish. Less is more, and it is better to repeat the polishing process as required. You should always work the polish in the direction of the grain and keep on polishing without too much pressure until the surface is completely dry. This will ensure an attractive gloss and a dirt-resistant surface. Open-grained types of wood such as oak and ash should not be wiped with a damp cloth, because the moisture can enable dust and dirt to enter the pores of the wood.

You should wipe away water stains immediately and then rub the affected area dry. Waxed surfaces can simply be treated with ‚Naturholz-Pflege-Wachs‘ (Natural Care Wax). Stubborn grey stains and water or alcohol marks on clear varnish surfaces can be removed or at least significantly diminished by ‚Möbel-Kur‘. (Furniture Care, article-number: 25002)

Abrasions and scratches on polished wood can be removed by dabbing the affected areas several times with a mixture of simple clear vinegar (vinegar essence must always be diluted in accordance with the manufacturer‘s instructions) and an equal proportion of neutral oil, and then repeated rubbing with a soft woollen cloth. Deep scratches can be filled with furniture wax with a matching colour shade. Depending on the surface they should be protected with lacquer or glaze, e.g. „Möbel-Kur“ (Furniture Care, article-number: 25002).

Dents are not a disaster: gently sand down any pressure marks with sandpaper, moisten the dent and then iron it out with a moist cloth and an iron. The cloth must be sufficiently damp and the iron must not come into direct contact with the wood. After the surface has dried out completely you seal it again.