Oak furniture care

On this page South Seas trading will provide information on how to take care of your new solid oak furniture.

Care of your solid oak furniture:-

If you spill anything on your oak furniture clean it up as soon as you can - do not wipe in a circular motion - use a ‘blotting' action to soak up the liquid then use a damp (but not wet) clean cloth.

Never try to use any type of abrasive cleaning products as they could damage your oak furniture.

Dust your furniture as often as possible with a clean dry duster ensuring there is no grit on the duster.

For light oil finished solid oak furniture, use oil to keep it looking fresh, use a natural oil (ensure the oil does not have any kind of colour stain in it). - use proprietary cloth.

Avoid using household furniture sprays or polishes on your solid oak furniture.

As with any natural wood products in some situations your oak furniture could develop small cracks, this is not a problem, but it can be limited by (i) not leaving your furniture next to a heat source (i.e. a radiator or heater which will be turned on and off) and (ii) occasionally applying a light, natural oil.

Avoid placing hot objects on your oak furniture and always use a coaster for warm drinks.

If you are using your oak furniture with warm items use suitable proprietary heat protection.

If you have lots of objects on your oak furniture move them around occasionally so as not to leave marks.

Try not to leave your oak furniture in direct sunlight as this may cause fading on the side facing the sun light.

If you have purchased an extendable table or a table with leaf extensions try to expose them to natural light and use them as much as possible to ensure the colour remains the same.

Always use place mats on oak tables and a table cloth if possible, this will prevent minor marks and scratches.

Never let children loose with pens, pencils or anything else around your oak furniture.

If you are unlucky enough to have any accidents with your oak furniture feel free to give us a call and we will provide advice and assistance.

South Seas Trading company team. The solid oak furniture specialists
http://www.southseastrading.co.uk