Good advice about furniture
Teak requires very little care and maintenance, which is why it is a true classic when it comes to materials for many brands. Teak is one of the most durable woods for outdoor use, as the natural oils protect the wood from pests and water. Teak furniture will develop a beautiful silver-gray color over time and if stored dry over the winter, it can last for generations.
Teak furniture can be left outdoors uncovered all 12 months of the year, regardless of where you live. If you choose to cover your teak furniture during the winter, use a material that allows the wood to breathe. If you are storing your furniture for the winter, do not store it in a heated room.
Rattan furniture, armchairs and sofas that are beautifully designed with stylish details. Rattan is a species of grass and the world's second fastest growing material for furniture making and a regrowth within 5 to 7 years. Rattan helps preserve the rainforest, as the grass species grows like vines up the trees from the forest floor.
Rattan furniture is not suitable for outdoor use. It should preferably be protected from the elements on a covered patio, in a conservatory, greenhouse or orangery and cleaned regularly with a damp cloth. If the furniture is in a dry place, it is important to add moisture to the air so that the furniture does not dry out and, in the worst case, crack.
Bamboo furniture can sometimes resemble rattan furniture, however bamboo is thicker and hollower and often has a rougher surface because people do not want to sand away the annual rings of the bamboo leaves. Bamboo is a fast-growing material and is found in large quantities in subtropical areas. Bamboo can grow up to 50m tall and in just 1-5 years you can harvest cultivated bamboo. This makes it an environmentally friendly choice for furniture.
Bamboo is a natural material that needs to be cleaned and maintained. If you place furniture outdoors, you can expect it to turn gray. We recommend cleaning this with soap flakes at least twice a year (e.g. spring and autumn). During the winter, bamboo furniture must be stored indoors. Before winter storage, you must wipe the furniture with a slightly damp cloth and dry it before placing Bamboo furniture.
Synthetic rattan is more popular than ever before as it is a particularly durable material consisting of synthetic fibers that are braided in different ways, which gives the garden furniture a stylish and lively look. It is a material that imitates natural rattan, in the manufacture of maintenance-free synthetic rattan garden furniture and high-quality textiles. Synthetic rattan garden furniture requires a minimum of maintenance and needs to be cleaned with a soft brush and a mild soap solution when necessary.
Varnished or painted wooden garden furniture usually only needs to be cleaned with a soft cloth when it is displayed in the spring. Check carefully for small cracks or scratches when it is completely dry. If there is a scratch or hole in the varnish, it is recommended to give it a coat of paint immediately, so that moisture does not penetrate the wood. In winter, the furniture should be stored in an unheated space such as a covered patio, in the conservatory, greenhouse or orangery, garage or basement. It is not recommended to wrap the furniture in tarpaulins or similar. This can create condensation and thus the risk of the furniture rotting.
General maintenance tips for all our furniture to be washed with soap flakes. The soap flakes contain no perfume, dye, optical brighteners or bleach and are an “old-fashioned way” to care for both leather and wood.