Wood Care & Maintenance
Please be aware that wood is a natural material. As such, colour and grain will vary from piece to piece. All woods will change colour naturally and gradually over time and the degree to which this happens is largely dependent on exposure to direct sunlight. Caution should be used when leaving objects on wood surfaces for an extended period of time when they are first received. Exposure to sunlight may leave a temporary shadow as the furniture ages. Moving objects around so all wood surfaces are exposed to light will help the surface colour even out gradually.
Everyday Care
Speke Klein's furniture needs no regular maintenance except to be dusted, or wiped down with a damp cloth, and immediately dried off with a soft cloth, as required. A small amount of liquid soap can be added to the dampened cloth for more thorough cleaning. Please do not use any strong chemical or abrasive cleaners on wood surfaces. Any liquid spills should be wiped and dried as soon as possible. Moisture left on the wood surfaces for prolonged periods could damage the finish.
OIL FINISH EXTRAS
Speke Klein's hand-rubbed oil finish penetrates the wood surface enhancing colour and grain. It does not seal the surface in the same way that the varnish finish does. It is very important that liquid spills on an oiled finish be wiped up as soon as possible, as liquids may seep into the wood pores and leave a mark.