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Safety and Care Instructions

Outdoor furniture is often purchased for reasons of appearance. As well as de- Chemical reactions order to protect the different floors from scratches or damage, separate protective
sign, seating comfort and modern comfort functions are important decision Chemical reactions or discolouration may occur with many furniture surfaces that underlays such as felt, plastic, rubber or other glides must be placed beneath the leg
factors. Regardless of material, construction and manufacturing, there are have long periods of contact with different materials, particularly plastics. variants if necessary which you can purchase in the trade.
important product characteristics to take into consideration because later
changes due to normal, natural usage do not represent a material defect. Out- Chemical cleaning agents Utility property
door furniture in particular was designed for use in specific conditions out- Care must be taken with chemical cleaning agents such as acetone, acetic acid, cel- Usage-related changes that do not allow any conclusions to be drawn about work-
doors. lulose thinner, sal ammoniac etc. These substances do not just damage the sensitive manship and quality (e. g. B. often used space for upholstered furniture).
surface, but can also be a health hazard. Please always read the product description
Marking and the manufacturer’s specification carefully. Odour
Caution is required with textiles that are not colour-fast, particularly dyed cotton It is well known that new things have an odour. This can last for several weeks or
materials such as jeans and T-shirts in intensive colour shades (red, black, dark blue Steam cleaners months, depending on the material and the composition. Frequent ventilation or
etc.), which can cause marking because of body heat, moisture etc. This frequently Steam cleaners are not suitable for furniture, even if certain advertising promises wiping with a damp cloth can help with this.
happens with light covers on upholstered parts. This is usually caused by the tex- otherwise. The steam pressure can destroy surfaces relatively quickly.
tiles, not the upholstered furniture. The same applies to full-grain or velours leather. Pets
Please read the product information from the textile and leather manufacturers. Colour deviations/colour patterns Extreme caution must be taken in this case. With pets it is the same as with all be-
Minor deviations between the showroom product and the delivered product in ings or objects that you are fond of – tolerance and understanding is required. Pets
Measurement, installation and alignment accordance with sample palettes or when re-ordering are unavoidable because cannot be monitored 24 hours per day. It is up to the pet owners, house or apart-
The measuring and planning of furniture is one of the most important tasks during of industrial manufacturing tolerances. The colour, texture, structure and pattern ment owners to supervise pets. A great deal of information is available from spe-
furnishing and installation. The buyer is responsible for ensuring that the furni- can only be approximately achieved, i.e. not 100%. Deliveries in accordance with cialist magazines and media such as Stiftung Warentest (German consumer safety
ture actually fits on the intended floor space! Furniture should not be placed flush colour samples are therefore usually excluded from complaints and replacement. group), “Ein Herz für Tiere” (“A Heart for Animals” magazine) etc. One thing is for sure:
against the wall or too close to radiators or light sources. Sufficient air circulation We attempt to achieve the best possible match. It is always advisable to order in Claws and animals with beaks can cause considerable and often irreparable dam-
must be provided. It is essential for furniture items to be aligned straight! Failure to accordance with special coloured patterns in order to avoid colour and structure age. Animal hair, particularly cat hair, is difficult to remove from textiles. Cats, dogs
do this will quickly result in consequential damage (e.g. tilting, trapping, squeaking, differences. etc. are free-roaming and bring everything possible with them into the house. There
tearing, scratching and distortion) and even material breaches! should not be any contact between animals and the coverings of furniture in order
Colour migration/textiles which are non-colour-fast to protect small children and babies. Effective protection would be to protect the
Weight-bearing capacity With light material or leather coverings, colour migration may occur (marking or col- furniture that is at risk with suitable materials (covers, throws, etc., which can be
The load-bearing capability of upholstered furniture, functional items and comple- our migration) in combination with dark or intensive colour shades, particularly with washed or dry cleaned) from damage by animals.
mentary items in general, be it made from glass, wood, metal or plastic, is extremely dark red, blue, black etc. The clothing industry is also aware of this phenomenon.
variable and limited. For this reason, attention must be paid to the maximum load- This has been proven to be a defect in the clothing material. This has nothing to do Cushions/Chair covers/Removable covers
bearing capability limits in the specifications. Proper and sufficient support and with the quality of the furniture covering. Complaints of this nature can therefore Particular attention must be paid to several things when using removable furniture
stability is required. The individual values and notes can be found in the respec- not be accepted. Marking caused by items of clothing on light upholstered furniture covers. It is essential to pay attention to the composition of the material and the
tive model enclosures. The requirements of the RAL-GZ 430/4 of the “Deutsche is particularly known from jeans. This can be rectified by means of careful vacuum- cleaning information. Can they be cleaned with chemicals? Are they washable, and
Gütegemeinschaft Möbel e.V.” (German Furniture Quality Assurance Association) act ing or wiping with a damp cloth. Slight colour changes are typical with the product. how? Usually only up to 30 °C. They can easily shrink a little, and if they are not han-
as a guideline. dled properly they may then be impossible or difficult to fit.
Fillings
Use for correct purpose The delineation of the chambers, quilting and/or filing material is a material and Light fastness in accordance with RAL-GZ 430/4
Furniture that has been manufactured for the private living area may also only be model-related characteristic in quilted mats, chamber cushions and cushions with Light fastness is the resistance of a covering material to the effect of light (particu-
used for general living requirements. It is not suitable for commercial or permanent- loose filler material. larly sunlight, daylight, halogen lighting etc.). Light sources such as this (particularly
ly on external areas. This applies to commercially used holiday apartments, offices, sunlight) change surfaces, particularly wood surfaces, natural materials (e.g. cotton)
hotels etc. In the case of orders for the commercial area or the project area and pub- Leg and floor protection and leather. This type of “sunburn” leads to colour changes due to chemical build-up.
lic institutions, the applicable standards, safety regulations and basic rules must be Pay attention to the leg connections of the furniture when making your purchase. The discolouration of the material under the influence of light cannot be prevented
followed. Industrial mass production determines the model-specific standard thereof. In in furniture coverings. Natural wood can go darker or yellow, and stained wood can

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