Product Care Information

• Fabric Upholstery and Furniture Cleaning

  Zippers are included on cushions to ensure a good closure and are for manufacturers’ purposes only. Always keep fully closed and do not remove covers for any reason! We recommend that only a professional cleaning service be employed to properly clean upholstery, including the zippered cushions. Never remove the covers for washing or dry cleaning purposes as they may cause covers to shrink or unravel.

  There is no warranty on upholstery fabrics for fading, shrinking, stretching or general wearability. Since sunlight will cause more rapid fading and deterioration of fabric, avoid exposure to bright sunlight.

• Weekly Care Of Upholstered Fabrics

  Brush and vacuum; cut threads, don’t pull. Reverse cushions to help distribute wear evenly, help maintain cushion shape, help prevent excess seam “travel,” and maintain tailored appearance. Depressions in cushions are normal under ordinary use, and are not considered a defect.

• Soil Repellents

  The purpose of various soil repellents and fabric treatments is to slow dirt penetration and to make cleaning easier.  Treating fabrics with repellents makes them stain resistant but not stain proof.

• Leather Upholstery

  Most leathers have a top coat or protective finish. To ensure years of service and good appearance from your leather upholstery, it should be cleaned on a regular basis with only a damp sponge and warm, soapy water.  Solvents should never be used.

  CAUTION! Some of the finest leathers (pure anilines) have no protective top coat. They are much more fragile and should never be cleaned with liquid. Remember that perspiration, body oils and hair oils left on leather for any period of time can cause staining, drying out, cracking and/or   peeling. Direct sunlight should be avoided. In addition, leather can be punctured by sharp instruments and items that might be carried in pockets. Since these problems are caused by lack of proper care, we cannot warrant your leather upholstery against them. Your sales representative or our customer service staff can give you specific directions for cleaning your leather furniture.

  All Lawrance leather products feature top grain leathers.  However, leather qualities and their maintenance vary dramatically. Leather contains many surface blemishes and irregularities which distinguish it from synthetic imitations. These natural folds, scars and scratches give character to the leather, and to a limited extent are acceptable on all parts.  Finer, softer leathers may have more noticeable blemishes and variations since the process to remove them may change the natural suppleness of the leather.  The more a hide is “worked”, the stiffer it becomes; so to maintain the sensuous suppleness of better leather furniture, you will find more traces of  these natural folds, scars and scratches.

  Pure aniline leathers will develop a patina and show their age more quickly. In Europe, this is considered the beauty of truly fine leather furniture. These innate markings distinguish quality leather from imitations.

• Color Variations

  When attempting to match colors, remember that dye lots may vary, and that natural products have varying grains and colors. The small variations in wood, marble or lacquer color and dye lot color differences in each piece of upholstery, drapery fabric or carpet are beyond our control. Velvets will shade and cushions do wrinkle when used. Still, Lawrance will make every reasonable effort to ensure your satisfaction.

• Wood and Lacquer Surfaces

  We recommend the use of good quality table pads with every dining table, as tops can be easily damaged. Remove any liquids spilled on the surface by promptly blotting. Lift objects…never drag them across the top. Always use a table pad or trivet to protect the top from hot and/or moist dishes. Even though a finish may be highly heat resistant, it can be burned. Avoid exposure to sunlight as the surface will change color. Use only quality polishes or oils  recommended for furniture and apply in small quantities.

• Lacquer and Polyester Surfaces

  Care must always be exercised so as not to scratch or scuff these finishes. However, the appearance of lacquer/polyester is easily preserved by the prudent use of the correct furniture cleaners, polishes and waxes. We recommend only fine furniture polish and paste wax designed for the care of lacquer/polyester surfaces.

  Never use paper towels, abrasive cleaners, products with ammonia or caustic cleaners on brass or any metal finish, acrylic, wood, lacquer, polyester or marble furniture.

• Brass Surfaces

  Never use abrasive or glass cleaners on brass finishes as they will break the protective lacquer seal and allow the brass to tarnish more rapidly. To clean, use warm water gently applied with a soft cloth, then wipe dry.

• Glass Surfaces

  Use spray glass cleaner with soft cloths to clean. When glass surface is next to metal finish, avoid  overspray. Glass tops should always be protected against scratches from place settings or accessories without felt pads attached.  Remember, minor imperfections in glass surfaces are not unusual and not considered a defect.

• Acrylic Surfaces

  Use a very soft cloth only, i.e. jeweler’s cloth, and warm water or cleaners/polishes specifically formulated for acrylic surfaces. Acrylic surfaces are highly sensitive. Minor imperfections (i.e. ripples, bubbles, waves and hairline surface scratches) are normal and not considered a defect.

• Plastic Laminate Surfaces

  While these surfaces are heat resistant, they are not indestructible and should be protected with a table pad or trivet against very hot dishes or pots and pans directly from the range. Clean only with warm water and mild detergent or soap. Never use abrasives! Dragging items across the top will scratch the surface, exercise caution.

• Doors, Hinges & Parts That Move

  Cases With Doors

  Wall Units • Room Dividers • Buffets
  China Cabinets • Dressers • Armoires

  These cases will be leveled at the time of delivery, ensuring an even fit of doors. As items are placed inside the case, or if the case is moved, the redistribution of weight may cause the doors to bind or to be uneven. Re-level the case to ensure proper door alignment by using shims under one or more corners, or adjust self-leveling glides, if they are on the case.

  Convertible Sofas

  Never force a convertible sofa sleeper open!  Pull or push evenly…never jerk. The hidden bed unit operates on a  balance and opens and closes easily with the proper touch. Tuck in linens and one thin blanket, carefully keeping clear of mechanism. We advise removal of linens when mattress is not in use.

  Extension Tables with Fillers

  Extension tables are machined and finished to have a snug fit and overall good appearance unextended. When filler leaves are inserted, a variation in color, grain and fit may occur in the top and sides. This is not considered a defect as it does not affect the serviceability of the table. Further, the table will be subjected to light most of the time, causing a lightening of color.  The fillers will remain darker in color since they are used only occasionally.

  Drawers

  Drawer sticking may be caused by changes in atmospheric conditions, by redistribution of inside weight or by the case being moved and the level upset. Re-level. If the problem persists, rub a bar of soap or paraffin over the sliding parts such as drawer glides to further alleviate the binding or   sticking problem.

  Mattresses and Foundations +

  Water flotation system mattresses are designed to be placed on matching foundation or platform bed. When filling or refilling, be sure to add proper chemicals to the water to help guard against growth of algae.