Furniture Care Guide

This guide will instruct you on the best ways to care for your gorgeous Nzi Interiors furniture pieces in order to keep enjoying their comfort, elegance and ensure their maximum life.

The location of your furniture matters and can affect its life span. Avoid placing your furniture too close to radiators, heaters and gas or wood fires as it can increase the risk of scorching damage or discoloration. Sharp objects such as buckles, rings can tear, scratch or break the furniture. 

 

Leather

 

Vacuum or wipe with a cloth regularly to remove dust. Clean with a damp cloth and mild soap and water or a soft Leather cleaner. Remove all spills immediately with a clean, dry cloth. Do not rub. Do not use abrasive or corrosive cleaners as they will damage the Leather. Avoid direct sunlight.

 

Fabric

 

Spot clean only with a water-free dry cleaning solvent. Try on a small, nonvisible area before proceeding. Do not saturate. Do not use water. Pile Fabrics may require brushing with a nonmetallic, soft bristle brush to restore appearance. To prevent overall soiling, frequent vacuuming or light brushing with a non-metallic, soft bristle brush to remove dust and grime is recommended. When cleaning a spill, blot immediately to remove spilled material. Evenly clean the entire panel in a seam to seam fashion. Do not clean just the spots or stains. Nzi Interiors highly recommends having your upholstery professionally cleaned. All other methods of cleaning could void the manufacturer’s warranty.

 

Feather and Down Cushions

 

To keep your feather and down cushions looking their best and to give you maximum comfort, it is essential that they are maintained and “fluffed” regularly. We recommend that you drop the cushion on its border (the narrow side) and repeat this on all four sides. This separates and adds air back into the feathers. This process will keep your down and feathers from becoming naturally compressed while maintaining the look and luxury of feather blends.

 

Wood

 

Our Wood collections often have lacquered surfaces and can mostly tolerate the heat from coffee cups and dinner plates, however they cannot tolerate greater temperatures from dishes heated on the stove-top or in conventional or microwave ovens. The lacquer is also water resistant, however cannot tolerate excessive quantities of liquid. Dry any spills immediately and polish the surface, otherwise liquid may seep through the lacquer and cause irreparable damage. Your solid Wood furniture is a natural product and may expand and contract due to varying temperature conditions. Remove ordinary household dust with a soft, clean cloth, wiping with the grain. If using a furniture dusting-aid product, make sure to follow the manufacturer’s directions on the product.

 

Stainless Steel

 

Stainless Steel does not stain, corrode or rust as easily as ordinary steel however, it is not actually stain or rust proof. In extreme coastal locations or if the Steel is regularly subjected to water or high humidity, brown discoloration (tea staining) can appear on the surface of products. Tea staining can normally be removed with mild abrasive cleaner and warm soapy water.

 

Nickel, Brass, Copper, Pewter and Silver

 

Keep metal dry to prevent tarnishing which can dull or destroy the surface. Avoid using abrasive cleaners that can scratch and dull metal surfaces. Rub the metal with straight back-and-forth motions, rather than in circles, to help maintain a uniform appearance. Apply metal cleaner with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth and prevent undiluted liquid dish-washing detergents from coming into direct contact with metal as it can damage the finish.

 

Iron and Bronze

 

Iron and Bronze pieces just need an occasional wax. However, in high traffic areas or areas that are exposed to abnormal interior humidity, Iron may require more frequent maintenance.

 

Glass/Mirrored Glass

 

Glass and/or Mirrored surfaces require low maintenance. A weekly wipe with a slightly damp cloth is sufficient. Objects placed on Glass or Mirrored Glass should always have a felt protector applied to the underside of the item so as not to scratch the surface. Further, items placed on the Glass should be the correct weight for the Glass thickness and distance spanned.