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Beds & bedroom furniture

Beds

Just like all of our furniture, our beds are designed to withstand general wear and tear. However we recommend that you follow this advice to keep your bed in top condition for as long as possible to ensure maximum sleep quality throughout the natural life of your bed.

As you are about to spend a third of your time in your bed, it makes sense to take good care of it. Just like all of our furniture, our beds are designed to withstand general wear and tear. However we recommend that you follow this advice to keep your bed in top condition for as long as possible to ensure maximum sleep quality throughout the natural life of your bed.

As you are about to spend a third of your time in your bed, it makes sense to take good care of it.

Look after your bed and it will look after you;

  • Never fold or bend the mattress, as this will distort the spring unit.
  • Modern spring interior mattresses cannot be rolled for storage.
  • Sitting on the edge of your mattress for long periods can affect its shape.
  • Lively children may use your bed as a trampoline. This is not recommended if you want to prolong the lifespan of your bed.
  • Use mattress handle if provide, and do not do not overload divan bed drawers.
  • Check that the legs and castors are tightened fully from time to time.

Regular Easy-Care Maintenance

  • Turn down the bedclothes every morning to allow the bed to cool down and breathe.
  • Turn your mattress over twice a month for the first six months, and once a month every month thereafter. This will help to equalize wear and plump up the fillings. Please note that some mattresses may not require turning i.e. latex mattresses.
  • Take care when turning mattresses; do it with someone else, particularly if they are heavy.
  • Frequent turning and plumping reduces natural dips and nesting in spring interior mattresses.
  • Where fitted, headboard bolts and legs may need to be tightened at regular intervals in order to prevent causing damage.

Stop spills becoming Stains

  • To avoid damaging your upholstery, if you spill something on it, simply act quickly and mop up excess liquid with a clean white cloth.
  • Always use a good quality mattress protector that can be cleaned.

Cleaning

  • Never wet clean your mattress.
  • Regularly clean your bed with a soft brush or lightly vacuum using an upholstery attachment.
  • If your mattress does become wetted, stand it on its side to minimize the penetration of moisture and allow it to air away from direct heat.
  • Always follow your manufacturer's cleaning and care label instructions.

Bedroom furniture

When buying bed furniture you are doing so with a view to keeping it for a long time. It makes sense to look after it from day one. With consistent care and maintenance your investment will stay beautiful for many years. Simply follow the appropriate guidelines below for prolonged life:

Tips to lengthen the life of your bedroom furniture

  • Do not place furniture near heat sources or air conditioning units.
  • Avoid changes in humidity, and especially steam.
  • Always leave a gap behind wardrobes and wall units to allow air to circulate.
  • Protect furniture from strong and prolonged sunlight.
  • Avoid marking furniture with sharp objects, for example when using a ballpoint pen.
  • Carefully lift your furniture, never drag or push it
  • Always follow fitting instructions for wall fixing and shelves.
  • Uneven floors could give the impression that doors of wall units and wardrobes are out of alignment, so beware of this and compensate if necessary by adjusting the door hinges or packing a corner to level the item.
  • Do not place hot crockery onto any cabinet or bare surface without using insulated mats for protection.
  • Don't overstrain drop flap stays and hinges.

Scratches

  • With wooden products the best way to deal with scratches is to employ the services of a professional polisher. We can provide you with a list of companies who can provide this skill.

Wood products

  • Wood is a naturally occurring product; part of its beauty is that no two pieces can be the same. The depth and shade of the colours and grain pattern vary from item to item.

Regular Easy-Care Maintenance

  • Gently dust your furniture and polish with a soft, lint-free buffing cloth.
  • The colour of real wood matures with exposure to light, so it is important to rotate items regularly and expose all area of the furniture to avoid noticeable colour and differences occurring.
  • Never use silicon or wax polishes that leave a residue on surfaces.
  • Only use good quality wax-free furniture polishes, where recommended by the manufacturer.

Stop spills becoming Stains

  • Blot up any spills immediately.
  • Do not try to wash or rub spills and do not use detergents.
  • Finger marks can be removed with a clean, slightly damp cloth.

Cleaning

  • Always follow your manufacturer's cleaning instructions.
  • Most lacquer or synthetic finishes on real wood give a semi-permanent barrier to make cleaning as easy as possible.
  • Assume that all wooden furniture will resist water, chemicals or heat.
  • Natural wax finishes are porous and stain easily.
  • Man-made foil and melamine may be dusted or wiped with a damp cloth.
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