Maintenance

Maintenance
Periodic maintenance is required for all chairs, barstools, table tops and bases to ensure longevity and customer satisfaction.

Wood Chairs and Barstools
Perform a thorough inspection of each chair/barstool once a month (commercial furniture). Particular care should be taken in inspecting all joints for any loosening. One loose joint will put extra pressure on other joints, resulting in all joints loosening, which may eventually cause the chair/barstool to collapse. In the event that any joints become loose, take the chair/barstool out of service immediately and repair prior to putting the chair/barstool back into service. A common cause of loosening joints is customers rocking backwards in the chair/barstool.

Care should be taken while handling the chairs/barstools for any reason. The chairs/barstools should not be dropped on the floor from any height, particularly when cleaning the floor and placing the chair/barstool on a table/bar. If the chair/barstool is dropped it will result in the finish chipping and the chair/barstool possibly breaking.

We recommend cleaning all wood furniture with furniture polish. We suggest dark oil for mahogany, walnut etc., and lemon oil for light finishes such as natural and honey oak.

NEVER CLEAN ANY WOOD PRODUCT (CHAIRS, BARSTOOLS, OR WOOD TABLE TOPS) WITH ANY WATER BASED CLEANING SOLUTION OR WATER ITSELF .

Cleaning any wooden furniture with water or a water based solution will result in the grain and finish raising and peeling. We suggest educating all employees on how to clean the tables and chairs appropriately to ensure the longevity and beauty of the product.

Chairs and barstools should not be subjected to extreme temperature, particularly heat or moisture, near cooking facilities which will also result in the finish lifting and peeling. People should never stand on chairs/barstools in place of step stools or ladders.

Metal Chairs and Barstools
All chairs/barstools should be inspected each month (commercial only). If a chair/barstool shows any sign of structural failure (i.e welds, tabs,hardware etc.), take it out of service immediately.

Clean chrome with a high grade automotive chrome cleaner to maintain a bright finish. Use a rust-inhibiting chrome spray paint to touch up any area of finish which has been damaged, to prevent rusting. Regularly check chairs/barstools to make sure all of the glides are in place, to prevent any slipping or tipping over of the chair/barstool. Epoxy finished merchandise can be cleaned with a mild soap and water solution. In a case where epoxy finish has been damaged, repair by sanding the area lightly and applying a light coat of touch up paint from a spray can.

Upholstery
Vinyl - Clean all vinyls with a mild soap and water solution or a high grade automotive vinyl cleaner. Spills/spots require prompt action. Some stains will become permanent if allowed to set.

Fabric - Since we have a myriad of fabrics in our line, and these fabrics are made up of a variety of materials, we suggest that the customer determine the correct composition of the fabric and clean with a substance recommended for the material according to the directions. Cleaning fabric with the wrong substance may result in permanent damage.

Leather - Leather can be cleaned with a mild saddle soap.

Table Tops
Do not use abrasive cleaners on any table top.

Wood Edge & Solid Wood Tops - To care for wood edge and/or solid wood tops, we recommend using furniture polish only. Do not use any water based cleaners or cleaners containing silicone on wood edge or solid wood tops.

T-Mold/Self Edge Tops - Do not use abrasive cleaners on laminate tops. We recommend using a soft cloth and glass cleaner.

Resin/Marble Tops - These finishes are impervious to most chemicals and are alcohol proof. Any surface stain can easily be wiped away. Do not use hot dinnerware (140 degrees Fahrenheit) or pieces that have abrasive bases. Ashtrays with rims are recommended.