Aftercare of Your Furniture

Thank you for choosing a piece of Scartop furniture.

To ensure your beautiful furniture is looking it’s best at all times a quick fresh coating of wax, ideally every 6 to 8 weeks, is all that is required.

This may sound daunting but just follow these simple step by step guidelines using the correct proprietary products. You will realise how easy it really is.

Removing everyday dirt

Using wire wool, lightly rub the furniture in the direction of the grain of the timber, more attention may be required on flat areas that get more use.

This will remove any everyday grime and debris that builds up on the surface of your furniture even in the tidiest of homes.

DO NOT use polish and a cloth to remove dust and grime.

Applying the wax

Again using the wool, load the wire wool with plenty of wax and wipe on in the direction of the wood grain.

Wipe any excess with dry lint free cloth or brush. Allow to dry for 10 to 15 minutes then buff up with a fresh piece of wire wool.

Treating accidental stains

If you spill on the furniture wipe off immediately and treat the surface right away. To help reduce the appearance of the stain, apply fresh coat of wax as previously directed.

DO NOT apply additional pressure on the stained area as this will NOT remove the stain but rub off the wood stain below. We also stock a specialist ring stain remover.

Aftercare of your Lacquered furniture

Lacquer creates a barrier over the wood so refreshing the finish is not required.

Simply dust as normal using the correct proprietary cleaner ( Please read the manufacturers instructions ). Clear wax can be used to give your furniture that special treatment.

Beech furniture

Certain items of furniture are supplied to us in beech, usually because of strength that is required ie: virtually all chairs and stools or where fine turning work is required, such as towel rails, plant stands and other small items.

By comparison to pine, these require very little preparation work and will polish more easily with a cloth. The final colour match with pine has always proved acceptable.

Colour variance on timber

Horizontal and vertical grain patterns reflect the light slightly differently giving the appearance of colour variance.

This happens on the same piece of furniture as well as one piece to another.