Geovin Furniture - Furniture Care

Furniture Care

The following recommendations are typical care advice for any solid wood furniture. Following these simple guidelines will help preserve the beauty and soundness of your Geovin furniture for generations.

Caring for fine furniture is much simpler than most people realize. In most cases, dusting regularly with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth is sufficient. We recommend using a slightly dampened cloth for cleaning wood. Be sure to dry the surface gently after cleaning to avoid water spotting. In general, silicone-based polishes are usually not the best choice for fine finishes. We do not recommend using oil soaps for frequent cleaning of new furniture. Always apply care products in the same direction as the wood grain, not across it or in circles, to avoid leaving visible streaking or scratching.

Controlling relative humidity and temperature is important to the long-term life of fine wood furniture. Our furniture is constructed to allow for natural fluctuations of temperature and humidity. For instance, solid wood tabletops will expand slightly in the summer and contract in the dryer winter months without any negative long term effects. If an atmospheric change is too drastic, or humidity and temperature levels too extreme one way or the other, your furniture may be damaged. The ideal balance is to maintain the temperature around 21°C (70°F) and the relative humidity at 40% to prevent warping or splitting.

Objects should be lifted rather than dragged across a finished surface. Expect small surface scratches to appear on finishes through normal use.

Avoid exposing your furniture to strong sunlight. Prolonged exposure to unfiltered ultraviolet (UV) rays will not only discolour and damage the finish it is very harmful to the wood.

Nail polish remover, hair spray, perfume and potpourri (and any other products that contain solvents) can damage wood and leather finishes. Do not place these products directly on a wood or leather surface, and avoid using them near any wood or leather furniture.

Rubber, cork, vinyl or plastic products can damage some finishes. Use caution when placing telephones, clocks and electronics on a finished surface, as most have rubber or plastic footpads which can react with a lacquer finish. Avoid placing vinyl or cork placemats, coasters or tablecloths directly on a wood surface. To prevent damage, use a protective layer (cotton, linen or felt cloth) between the object and the finish.

Please store table leaves flat, apron side up, in a controlled environment to prevent warping or cracking. Do not store in an attic or basement. We recommend investing in cloth table leaf storage bags to protect against minor scratching.

Avoid exposing the furniture finish to items creating extreme heat, cold or moisture. Use protective padding under these items to avoid damaging the finish. Use caution when placing items that radiate continuous heat on fine wood furniture. For example, some computers or stereos can raise the surface temperature by up to 20 degrees. Prolonged use without protecting the finish may damage your furniture.