CARING FOR YOUR NEW FURNITURE

CARING FOR VENEER

• Wipe the surfaces once per week using a clean, water-dampened soft cloth.  Always wipe in the direction of the grain.
• Make sure the wood is not exposed to harsh solvents.  We do not recommend commercial products containing high amounts of wax or silicon as they leave a residue and may alter the appearance of the wood over time.
• Clean up spills right away.
• Use a desk pad to eliminate damage from writing instruments.
• Use felt or cork pads on the bottom of contact points of accessory items to avoid scratching the finish.
• Avoid placing water glasses or hot coffee cups on the surface.

 
CARING FOR LAMINATE

• Occasionally wipe the surface with a damp cloth, moving the cloth with the grain.
• Be careful not to drag heavy, sharp objects over the surface.

 
COLOR CHANGES

Color change is a natural phenomenon of wood.  Woods change color with prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light coming from windows and fluorescent lighting.  Cherry wood veneer color changes are most rapid, taking on a darker, "golden" tone with age.  Walnut will lighten with "golden" hues.  Oak will darken and yellow slightly.  As a rule, lighter colored finishes (i.e., Cherry) are more apt to show these color changes compared to darker finishes (i.e. Mahogany and Walnut). Darker colors act as a "sun block" and reduce the aging effect.  We recommend that for the first year, you occasionally move the items kept on your desk, such as desk pads, telephones and in/out baskets, to a different location on the surface to allow uniform amounts of light to reach all surface areas.  This will help prevent light or dark spots from occurring.  All wood manufacturers have the same issues, so the same care can be applied to any veneer product.