# Maintenance & Care

Furniture is a long-term investment. Get the most out of your Prestige Affairs pieces by caring for them well. Here are some tips\* to help you.

### **DO**

-   Regularly re-tighten and adjust the bolts and screws on your [furniture](https://www.prestige-affairs.com/collections/furniture-sale "furniture") – especially after moving it
-   Get two people to lift either end of your furniture when moving it around
-   Keep your furniture away from direct sunlight to avoid colour changes from light exposure
-   Use coasters and placemats to protect furniture from hot, moist, or wet cups and containers

### **DON'T**

-   Place furniture near air-conditioners, radiators or heat vents. Temperature changes can cause deformation, discolouration, warping and/or cracking
-   "Plop down on" (short, extreme overload) chairs, benches and other seating. These impacts cause excessive strain to the furniture and will cause premature wear and damage.
-   Forcefully swing doors open / closed. This causes excessive strain to the door hinges and will cause premature wear and damage.
-   Open multiple doors and drawers of the furniture at the same time. This can cause it to topple over
-   Slide objects across your furniture

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WOOD**

-   Avoid direct sunlight to prevent discolouration
-   Avoid placing cold or warm items directly on wooden surfaces – use coasters and trivets
-   Regularly dust with a soft microfibre cloth to prevent scratches caused by dirt
-   Clean spills and dry the surface immediately if wood comes into contact with any liquid

**Steps to Clean:**

1.  Rinse a soft cloth in lukewarm water and wring it out
2.  Wipe wood surface
3.  Dry throughly after

**Warning!**     Avoid cleaning agents and other chemicals  
  

### **  
SYNTHETIC LEATHER**

-   Avoid direct contact with sunlight
-   Regularly dust with a clean, dry cloth and vacuum with a soft brush attachment

**Steps to Clean:**

1.  Wring out a non-abrasive sponge
2.  Gently remove dust and grit on the surface
3.  Wipe dry with a clean cloth

**Warning!**     Don’t use a real leather cleaner on synthetic leather. Avoid harsh chemicals, paints, detergents and substances with abrasives  
  

### **  
NATURAL LEATHER**

-   Avoid direct sunlight
-   Regularly dust with a clean, dry cloth and vacuum with a soft brush attachment

**Steps to Clean:**

1.  For Aniline leather, dampen a cloth with distilled water
2.  Wipe gently with cloth
3.  Alternatively, use an approved leather cleaner
4.  Dry immediately

**Warning!**     Avoid excessive and hard rubbing. Do not dry clean or machine wash. Avoid synthetic leather cleaners, harsh chemicals, paint, detergents and substances with abrasives  
  

### **  
RUGS**

-   Regularly vacuum using a soft bristle attachment
-   Do not fold
-   Clean spills and spots immediately
-   Send [rugs](https://www.prestige-affairs.com/collections/rugs "rugs") for professional cleaning at least once a year

**Steps to Clean:**

1.  Scoop up solids.
2.  Blot out as much liquid as possible.
3.  Clean with appropriate cleaning agents. Ensure you never apply detergent directly to carpet.
4.  Blot dry or use a cold air fan.

**Warning!**    Do not rub or scrub rugs as it can cause permanent pile disruption.  
  

### **  
UPHOLSTERY**

-   Vacuum regularly with an upholstery attachment
-   Rotate cushions to help them wear evenly
-   Removable covers can be dry cleaned, but may need partial stretching before re-fitting
-   Avoid excessive force when cleaning

**Steps to Clean:**

1.  Blot spills immediately with an absorbent, clean cloth
2.  Wring a non-fluffy cloth or sponge with warm water
3.  Dab stain, starting from the outer edge and working your way in  
    
4.  Note that grease stains require suitable stain removers

### **  
VELVET**

-   Remove dust and/or dirt with a soft brush
-   Hair and particles can be removed with a lint roller
-   Removable cushion covers can be dry-cleaned

**Steps to Clean:**

1.  Dampen cloth and add a small amount of mild detergent
2.  Rub the velvet gently and then air dry
3.  Brush to restore soft texture

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GLASS**

-   Remove spills and liquid quickly to avoid stubborn watermark stains
-   Regularly wipe with a soft cloth or sponge and clean water
-   Clean the entire surface, not just selected areas
-   Use glass cleaners for grease marks like fingerprints

**Steps to Clean:**

1.  After wiping, remove excess water with a sponge or cloth
2.  Polish dry with microfibre cloth

**Warning!**     Avoid substances that contain abrasives  
  

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METAL**

-   Keep the surface free from liquids

**Steps to Clean:**

1.  Choose a dry cloth, free of dirt and grit
2.  Wipe surface dry immediately after contact with liquids

**Warning!**     Avoid abrasive metal polishing creams and solutions  
  

_\*Do keep in mind that these are only recommendations and that Prestige Affairs cannot be held responsible for the results_

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> Source: [Prestige Affairs Furniture](https://www.prestige-affairs.com/pages/maintenance-care)