How to care for and clean your furniture

Leather is imperfect, and that's its beauty. Genuine leather has natural markings, including variations in shade and tone, as well as blemishes, scratches, and wrinkles—characteristics that distinguish it from synthetic materials.

Some marks may appear on the surface of the leather. These marks can range from healed scars and barbed wire scratches to skin "streaks" and insect bites. These marks should not be considered a defect under any circumstances, nor will they affect the durability or construction of your piece. These "imperfections" guarantee that your piece is genuine leather.
Also keep in mind that the tanned leather pattern and color can vary from hide to hide, even within the same piece; this makes the leather more interesting and unique.

How to care for leather:

• Remove dust and use a vacuum to clean between seams and crevices.
• Clean weekly with a damp sponge or soft, lint-free cloth. Wipe gently instead of rubbing.
• Do not use or place sharp objects on the leather. Leather is very durable; however, it is not accident-proof or damage-proof.
• Avoid direct sunlight on leather furniture and keep it at least two feet away from heat sources to prevent wear and cracking.
• Do not leave newspapers or magazines on leather furniture. The ink could transfer to the
• Do not use abrasives; harsh chemicals; saddle soap; leather cleaners
  Do not use oils, soaps, or detergents on leather furniture; do not use common household cleaners on leather furniture. Use only recommended leather cleaners.
• Follow the instructions on the gentle leather cleaner you use. Leather conditioners provide a barrier against stains and prolong the life of the leather. Before using any leather cleaner or conditioner, test it on a dark, inconspicuous area.
• Improper cleaning can void the warranty on leather furniture.

How to remove stains, spills and marks from leather:

Watermarks:

Water: Watermarks can be removed by wiping the entire area from end to end with a damp cloth to remove any marks.

Pet urine stain:

We recommend using "Natural Miracle," available at pet stores, to clean pet urine stains and neutralize the area. Follow the product directions. Keep in mind that whenever you "wash" or clean the leather, you should do so over the entire surface, from tip to tip, from one end to the other, to avoid water marks. If the leather dries evenly, no water marks will remain.

Ink Stains:

Ink remover sticks are effective in removing or reducing noticeable ink markings from most leathers.

Ink stains:

Ink remover sticks are used to remove or reduce visible ink marks on most leathers.

Grease/oil stains from food:

Small oil stains can be treated and removed successfully if cleaned immediately. Quickly rub cornstarch into the stain with your fingers until you feel the heat of friction. The heat loosens the oil and allows the starch to absorb it before the leather does. Vacuum or brush to remove dust. Repeat until the stain disappears.

Watermarks:

What do you need to remove watermarks? Clean water. For halos or watermarks caused by condensation from a glass, moisten a fresh sponge with room temperature water; wring it out well. Start moistening the leather where the mark is and continue toward the edges of the cushion. The dampness of the sponge should decrease as you move away from the mark. Don't rub, just wipe.

Wooden furniture

Whether it's all-wood furniture or a combination of wood, synthetic, and wood veneer, you'll want to protect it from damage and maintain its perfect, radiant finish for years to come. Here are some tips to help you achieve this.

How to care for wooden furniture:

• Use a lint-free cloth to polish wood furniture weekly.
• Keep the furniture away from heat sources and air conditioning to prevent moisture loss; avoid direct sunlight to prevent discoloration or darkening of the wood.
• Place felt under lamps and other accessories to prevent scratches and marks, and move accessories around so they're not always in the same place.
• Place placemats and trivets under plates and use coasters for drinks.
• Don't leave newspapers or magazines on wood surfaces. The ink from these could transfer to the finish and damage the wood.
• Do not use abrasives or harsh chemicals on wood furniture.
• For scratches on furniture: Hardware and home improvement stores sell markers and crayons in various colors for touching up furniture. These markers and crayons are specifically designed for furniture and generally work well when touching up imperfections.

How to clean stains on wooden furniture:

• To remove food stains, first wipe off the dirt immediately. Buff with a clean, soft cloth.
• To remove dullness, rub the surface with a cloth soaked in a solution of one tablespoon of vinegar in one liter of water. Rub in the direction of the grain until the surface is completely dry. Then, apply a non-toxic oil or furniture polish.
  produce wax buildup or do not contain silicone, such as Guardsman or Heritage.
• To remove water halos, make a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and cooking oil and rub in the direction of the grain.
• To remove wax, candle wax, or gum, place an ice cube on the wax or gum for a few seconds to harden and solidify the stain. Wipe away the water as the cube melts to prevent watermarks. Remove as much of the wax or gum as possible with your fingers, then gently scrape with the dull side of a table knife to remove the remainder. Quickly rub the stain with a cloth soaked in furniture polish. Repeat if necessary.

Cómo remover manchas, derrames y marcas del cuero:

Marcas de agua:

agua: Las marcas de agua se pueden remover limpiando toda el área de punta a punta con un paño húmedo para que no queden sitios marcados.

Mancha de orina de mascotas:

Recomendamos utilizar "Natural Miracle", disponible en las tiendas de mascotas, para limpiar las manchas de orina de mascotas y neutralizar el área. Siga las indicaciones del producto. Tenga en cuenta que siempre que "lave" o limpie el cuero, debe hacerlo en toda la superficie, de punta a punta, de un extremo a otro, para que no queden marcas de agua. Si el cuero se seca de manera uniforme, no quedarán sitios marcados.

Ink Stains:

Ink remover sticks are effective in removing or reducing noticeable ink markings from most leathers.

Manchas de tinta:

Las barras para remover tinta sirven para quitar o reducir las marcas de tinta visibles en la mayoría de los cueros.

Manchas de grasa/aceite de comidas:

Las manchas de aceite pequeñas se pueden tratar y eliminar exitosamente si se limpian de inmediato. Frote almidón de maíz (maicena) rápidamente con los dedos sobre la mancha hasta sentir el calor de la fricción. El calor afloja el aceite y permite que el almidón lo absorba antes que el cuero lo haga. Aspire o cepille para quitar el polvo. Repita hasta que la mancha desaparezca.

Marcas de agua:

¿Qué se necesita para quitar las marcas de agua? Agua limpia. En caso de aureolas o marcas de agua ocasionadas por la condensación del líquido de un vaso, humedezca una esponja nueva con agua a temperatura ambiente; escurra bien la esponja. Comience a humedecer el cuero donde está la marca y continúe hacia los extremos del almohadón. Que la humedad de la esponja se vaya reduciendo a medida que se aleja de la marca. No frote, simplemente limpie.

Muebles de madera

Se trate de muebles enteramente de madera o de muebles combinados con partes de madera, partes sintéticas y chapa de madera, querrá protegerlos de todo daño y mantener su acabado y su aspecto perfecto y radiante por años. A continuación, algunos consejos para lograrlo.

Cómo cuidar los muebles de madera:

• Use un paño que no deje pelusas para lustrar los muebles de madera semanalmente.
• Mantenga el mueble alejado de fuentes de calor y del aire acondicionado para evitar que pierda la humedad; evite la exposición solar directa para prevenir la decoloración o el oscurecimiento de la madera.
• Coloque fieltro debajo de las lámparas y otros accesorios para evitar rayones y marcas y cambie de lugar los accesorios para que no estén siempre en el mismo sitio.
• Coloque manteles individuales y salvamanteles debajo de los platos y use posavasos para las bebidas.
• No deje periódicos o revistas sobre las superficies de madera. La tinta de estos podría transferirse al acabado y dañar la madera.
• No use abrasivos ni químicos agresivos en los muebles de madera.
• En caso de rayones en los muebles: Las ferreterías y las tiendas para mejoras del hogar venden marcadores y crayones de diversos colores para retocar los muebles. Estos marcadores y crayones son especialmente para muebles y generalmente dan buen resultado al momento de retocar las imperfecciones.

Cómo limpiar manchas en los muebles de madera:

• Para remover manchas de comida, primero, limpie la suciedad de inmediato. Lustre con un paño suave y limpio.
• Para remover opacidades, frote la superficie con un paño embebido en una solución de una cucharada de vinagre en un litro de agua. Frote en la dirección de la veta hasta que la superficie quede completamente seca. Luego, pase un aceite o lustre para muebles que no
  produzca acumulación de cera o que no tenga silicona, como por ejemplo, Guardsman o Heritage.
• Para remover las aureolas de agua, prepare una mezcla de partes iguales de vinagre blanco y aceite de cocina y frote en la dirección de la veta.
• Para remover cera, cebo de vela o chicle, coloque un cubo de hielo sobre la cera o el chicle durante unos segundos para endurecer y solidificar la mancha. Limpie el agua a medida que el cubo se vaya derritiendo, para evitar las marcas de agua. Quite la cera o el chicle con los dedos tanto como sea posible y luego, raspe suavemente con el lado sin filo de un cuchillo de mesa para quitar el resto. Frote la mancha rápidamente con un paño mojado en cera para muebles. Repita si es necesario.