Furniture that has been made to last can very quickly get a “used” appearance. Quality wood furniture must be taken care of properly in order to keep its beauty. Due to its many properties, wood has always been used in the making of furniture all over the world. Each tree is an individual piece of nature which keeps its own character in strength, structure and sensitivity to light and moisture. Wood can change its character with time.

Periodic maintenance is necessary, the same as for other equipment, to ensure long-term durability and customer satisfaction. NOTE: Warranty may be voided if proper maintenance procedures are not followed. Users of our products should be advised of the following:

Adjustments:
We recommend that the product be examined every sixty days for loose screws, missing glides, cracked or broken welds, loose rails, loose joints, loose seat pads, cracked laminate, and splintered wood.

To prevent the product from becoming unstable:

• Loose screws should be tightened as required.
• Cracked or broken welds, loose rails and loose joints should be repaired immediately.
• Missing glides should be replaced immediately.
• Columns should be seated properly on the hub of the base.

To avoid tears and lacerations:

• All protruding screws, nails, etc. should be removed.
• Chipped or cracked laminate should be repaired or replaced.
• Wood splinters should be cut off, sanded smooth, and refinished.

Wood products should not be subject to extreme temperatures or moisture.
NOTE: Merchandise requiring adjustments, or showing any signs of structural failure, should be taken of service immediately, until the required adjustments are completed.

Flip Top Tables:
Do not slam the leaves together. Do not over tighten screws. Periodically check the mechanism for waste build-up and clean if necessary.

Wood Finishes:
Coat wood with hard paste wax every three to four months during the first year of use. After the first year, application can be less frequent. To Clean: use a liquid cleaner-wax polish combination. Do not use abrasive household solvents. To repair scratches, use a wax repair stick. Water spills on the surface should be wiped off immediately.

Metal Finishes:

Plated Finishes:
Remove dirt and fingerprints with a non-abrasive glass cleaner or damp cloth. Apply furniture polish once every six (6) months to maintain surface.

Smooth Powder Coats:
Wipe with a damp cloth. For stubborn stains and grease marks, use soap and water. If chipped, touch-up paint should be applied to prevent further chipping.

Wrinkled, Textured Powder Coat & Hammertone Finishes:
Remove smudges by wiping with a damp cloth. Brush the surface with a soft bristled dry brush to remove dirt.

Polypropylene Shells:
Clean with warm water and household detergent. For stubborn stains, use a soft brush with detergent. Do not use abrasive cleaners.

Textiles:
Cleaning methods vary based on type of fabric. Dirt and crumbs can be gently brushed or vacuumed off. Spills should be wiped off immediately with a cloth. For overall cleaning, professional service is recommended. For upholstery that has been protected with Scothgard, Teflon, etc. in manufacturing, the protective coating must be reapplied once every year. The furniture industry has adopted a standard coding which indicates the proper cleaning method for all types of upholstery fabrics.

W	To prevent overall soil, frequent vacuuming or light brushing to remove dust and grime is recommended. Spot clean, using foam only solvent upholstery shampoo product. Apply foam with a soft brush in a circular motion. Vacuum when dry. Pretest small area before proceeding. Use a professional furniture cleaning service when an overall soiled condition has been reached.
S	To prevent overall soil, frequent vacuuming or light brushing to remove dust and grime is recommended. Spot clean, using mild water-free solvent or dry cleaning product. Clean only in a well-ventilated room and avoid any product containing Carbon Tetrachloride or other toxic materials. Pretest small area before proceeding. Cleaning by a professional furniture cleaning service only is recommended.
WS	To prevent overall soil, frequent vacuuming or light brushing to remove dust and grime is recommended. Spot clean with a mild solvent or an upholstery cleaning product, follow instructions carefully and clean only in a well-ventilated room. Avoid any product which contains Carbon Tetrachloride or other toxic materials. With either method, pretest a small area before proceeding. Use a professional furniture cleaning service when an overall soiled condition has been reached.
X	Clean this fabric only by vacuuming or light brushing to prevent accumulation of dust or grime. Water-based foam cleaners or solvent-based cleaning agents of any kind may cause excessive shrinking, staining or distortion of the surface pile and, therefore, should not be used.

Vinyl Upholstery:
Use a liquid detergent suitable for cleaning vinyl. After cleaning, wipe the surface with a cloth dampened with warm water.

Vinyl Edges:
Use a liquid detergent suitable for cleaning vinyl. After cleaning, wipe the surface with a cloth dampened with warm water.

Laminate:
Apply self-cleaning wax. To remove stains, wipe surface with a damp cloth using soap or liquid detergent. Remove stubborn stains with damp paste of baking soda. Leave on for a minute, and then blot away. Abrasive cleaners should not be used. Acid based products spilled on the surface should be wiped off immediately, then rinsed.