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Safety and Care Instructions

fade. Valuable furniture must be protected from extreme light effects, since “abso- care materials. This also applies to subsequent stain proofing of fabrics using exter- formation).
lute” light fastness cannot be achieved. The elemental power of the sun changes nal products, and extends to the private living area.
any material! Particular care therefore must be taken in bright south-facing rooms Do not put hot, heavy, sharp-edged or damp objects onto high-quality furniture sur- “Firm” upholstery
with a large proportion of light and glass. Particularly in sunlight, curtains or blinds faces, since this will cause pressure points or marks. Spilled acidic liquids such as With this type of upholstery, the covering is pulled tight over the padding and joined.
should be closed, since otherwise the colour or brightness of the covering materials fruit juice and alcohol must be dabbed off immediately and are not allowed to pen- This avoids excessive crease formation during use. In the majority of cases, the
and surfaces may change in the affected locations after just a few weeks. “Colour etrate. Never rub the affected area using a great deal of pressure. Tobacco smoke, creases that are formed during sitting even themselves out again. However, perma-
changes” such as this have no influence on the usage or service life of the furniture. kitchen fumes and the effects of the environment leave their traces. In order to keep nent crease formation may occur as the amount of use increases, minor though it
furniture in good condition for as long as possible, it must be cleaned at regular in- may be. This is not a quality defect but a characteristic that is typical of the product,
Metal parts and finishes tervals. and is not attributable to deterioration of the upholstery but the expansion of the
Structural and colour deviations cannot be avoided. Painted metals, anodised or covering material. A typical recognition feature is its straight-lined appearance. The
polished aluminium: A weak solution of washing-up liquid can be used for cleaning Pilling formation seating comfort differs from other types of upholstery in that you do not sink very
these metals. Alcohol and cleaning agent must not be used under any circumstanc- To begin with, small knots appear on some covering materials (mainly flat and mixed deep into the padding but sit firmly on top of the padding. Lines, e.g. at curves or
es. Always wipe dry. For painted metals, anodised, polished or brushed aluminium, fabric) like the ones on woollen pullovers. These are usually caused by contact with gatherings are design, model or structure-related.
chromium, gold-plated surfaces, stainless steel, high-gloss polishing etc. the clean- external textiles which the user is wearing when sitting on the upholstered furniture.
ing and care instructions must be adhered to. External pilling is a characteristic that is typical of the product, not a material de- “Loose” upholstery
fect. Special fluff removers are available with which the pills can be removed without The “loose upholstery” that we prefer is recognisable by its suppleness. With this
Micro fibre cloths problems in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions without damaging the type of upholstery, the covering is not continuously attached to the padding. The
Not everything that is available for chrome, stainless steel, metal, mirrors and glass covering fabric. Or they are loose particles of the yarn that has been used, usually padding is softer and the cover is looser, meaning that you sit “in the sofa” and not
is good for furniture as well. Therefore: Just to be safe, do not use microfibre cloths mixed with clothing fluff. Pills frequently occur after a short period of use. Pilling for- “on the sofa”. A visually rippled surface of the coverings and wear lustre are not a
for furniture surfaces, upholstered furniture coverings such as leather, artificial mation and the removal of pills do not affect the durability of the furniture fabric. quality defect, but are model-related or desirable from a design point of view, for
leather or fabrics of any kind. Soft, clean cloths such as dishcloths or chamois leath- providing optimum sitting comfort. It can be assumed that the upholstery is soft if
ers are more suitable, particularly in combination with the right cleaning agents. Planning materials and delivery gathers or rippling are present in some locations. It can be assumed that the cover-
A prerequisite for defect-free delivery and installation is exact determination of re- ings will stretch during use and the formation of ripples may increase. However, this
Furniture polishing quirements, including room sizes, dimensions, wall composition and free access to change does not affect usability.
Unless they are special polishes you are more likely to damage your furniture. Sili- the installation location (including door, stairway and corridor widths, lift, floor etc.,
cone marks are difficult to remove afterwards. these details come from the purchaser). The following must be clarified: Have the “Very loose” upholstery
sockets and light switches beten correctly routed? It must also be taken into consid- “Very loose upholstery” is characterised by the extremely soft surface. The coverings
Installation instructions/Enclosures eration that the floor, walls and ceilings are not quite straight and must therefore be can have a distinct ripple pattern when the furniture is new, which is desirable from
Must be followed. adapted and compensated for during installation. If changes are made to the rooms a design, model and construction related point of view. It can be assumed that the
at short notice, the vendor and the installer must be notified thereof in good time. coverings will stretch during use and the formation of ripples may increase. However,
Body weight The relevant room/area must be accessible. The furniture must be arranged in such this change does not affect usability (see also “Ripple and hollow formation”).
According to RAL 430/4 the strength test is carried out with a fall weight of 75 kg, a way that it is horizontally aligned.
which corresponds to a body weight of 120 kg. In the event of a body weight of more Friction resistance
than 120 kg, the manufacturer must be contacted with regard to the strength and Upholstered furniture in general With regard to the colours of furniture fabrics, they are friction resistant if they fulfil
durability of an upholstered furniture item before concluding the purchase agree- Upholstered furniture is soft and malleable. It should not be purchased on the basis the requirements of RAL-GZ 430/4 of the “Deutsche Gütegemeinschaft Möbel e.V.”
ment. Exceptions can be found in the respective product enclosure. of attractiveness alone, but also in accordance with the respective requirements. These requirements determine the extent to which a covering may mark or rub off.
That which is often underestimated is the fact that upholstered furniture is used for Light colours usually have better friction resistance than darker colours.
Care instructions about 3 – 5 hours per day, usually in a favourite location. Visual changes are then
Guiding principle: Please always pay careful attention to the detailed product infor- unavoidable, and normal wear will occur. This has very little effect on usage, ben efit Cleaning
mation, usage, cleaning and care instructions and also the manufacturer’s instruc- or service life. Upholstered furniture must be horizontally aligned and be straight. If Only distilled water and neutral soap should be used for cleaning, and you should
tions on the product! We would like you to enjoy our furniture for a long time. No the floor is uneven or made uneven because of carpets, this must be compensated rub carefully with a white, soft clean cloth, always over a large area from seam to
warranty is given for damage caused by incorrect handling or the use of the wrong for or something placed beneath the furniture (please pay attention to product in- seam, gently and without pressure and never on the same spot (colour rub-off and

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