Care & Maintenance
Wood
The individual characteristics and natural variations of
wood make every piece of Haworth wood furniture one of
a kind. We’ve treated your furniture with the finest finishes
to preserve its unique beauty. Now it’s your turn – treat your
furniture with a little tender loving care, and it will be good
to you for many years to come. Follow these guidelines:
DO:
• Clean all surfaces frequently with a soft, water-dampened cloth,
wiping with the grain.
• Use coasters under hot objects such as coffeepots and cups (avoid
temperature extremes).
• Lift objects to move them.
• Immediately remove all liquids on wood surfaces by blotting them
dry (moisture is not your furniture’s friend!).
• Use a protective desk pad under all writing areas and
business machines.
• Level the product to prevent items from sliding across surface (and
allow better movement of drawer slides).
DO NOT:
• Use paper towels as this will scratch the surface.
• Clean or wipe against the grain.
• Expose the furniture to extreme heat, cold or humidity variations
(keep away from radiators, air conditioning vents, humidifiers,
fireplaces, etc.)
• Pull items across the wood as this will scratch the surface.
• Expose the furniture to strong sunlight (this will accelerate
changes in the color of the wood furniture).
• Use harsh solvents – they might cause the finish to deteriorate.
• Use glass cleaners or waxes.
• Allow water to stand on the wood surface.
Regular Maintenance
Dust your wood furniture regularly to avoid build-up of
dirt and grime that can dull the finish. Dust with a damp
cloth following the grain of the wood. Do not use excess
amounts of water and do not allow water to stand on the
wood surface.
Other Surface Materials
Other materials that might be utilized in your wood furniture are also easy to care for and maintain.
Laminate Surfaces
For general cleaning, use a mild detergent with warm
water. If the surface becomes stained, use a non-abrasive
cleaner. After wiping, rinse with warm water and dry with
a soft cloth. Laminate surfaces with a soft edge can be
cleaned with 3M® citrus base natural cleaner or Armor All®
vinyl cleaner.
Metal Components
Warm water and a mild detergent will remove most spills
and scuffs. Use automotive polish and wax products to remove scratches and restore shine on more worn products.