Product Care

Fabric - All cushion covers should be professionally dry-cleaned with pure solvents (petroleum distillant based products). Vacuum cushions regularly to remove unseen organic debris that causes mildew to form. Acrylic outdoor cushions can be cleaned using a soft bristle brush with cold water & a mild chlorine bleach or soap solution. Indoor cushions should not be cleaned with bleach. After cleaning rinse thoroughly and allow to dry. If desired, apply a new coat of Scotch guard or other premium fabric protector.

Leather - As with all leather, liquid stains should be wiped off immediately. Do not clean with detergents or soaps as these may discolor the leather. Leather may possibly fade if exposed to strong sunlight.

Wicker - Rattan and wicker are natural materials from the reed family. Having many porperties similar to wood, these fibrous materials are comprised of thousands of strands of paperlike material naturally adhering together. Because of the long and interwined nature of rattan and wicker, these materials are extra ordinarily strong for their weight.

As tropical materials, rattan and wicker are naturally resistant to moisture and humidity, and additional finishes further enhance these attributes. However, all wicker and rattan products, including those treated with a weather resistant finish, should be kept protected from direct exposure to moisture and sunlight. Unless of course it is made of vinyl and is the all weather type of wicker furniture. Furniture not having a protective finish should be toweled dryed after incidental exposure to moisture and should be shielded from excessive exposure to direct rays from the sun. Normal, indirect sunlight such as occurs in a sunroom, covered porch or residence interior should not damage the furniture. Furniture treated with a protective finish may be left on a covered porch and near a window in a sunroom without any problems.

Wicker and rattan furniture can be cleaned by wiping with a soft, damp (not wet) cloth. Generally regular polishing or paste waxing is not required and not recommended. A light waxing one or two times a year as a part of regular cleaning will suffice. Liquids, dust, nicks and scratches, and natural acids have the potential to harm the finish on any furniture. By keeping your furniture clean and dry, you will protect the finish, in case of slight nicks and scratches, buffing with a modest amount of paste wax will usually restore the luster of the finish. You may vacuum the wicker with a brush attachement to remove debris and dust.

For extremely dirty areas, a mild liquid detergent can be applied. A small, less visible area should be tested first. If the test cleaning is successful, the balance of the piece may be cleaned. Abrasive cleansers should never be used.