Maintenance and Care Instructions
Proper care of your Meyer Von Wielligh furniture ensures it remains beautiful and functional for years to come. Learn how to maintain and care for your furniture correctly.
2-year warranty with proper care
Meyer von Wielligh uses timber that is dried subject to US Standards and the best white glue that is on the market. We can give a 2 year warrantee if the following care and maintenance instructions are strictly followed.
Maintaining Oil Treated Wood
Steps for oil treatment, everyday maintenance tips
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Clean the wooden surface by using a soft clean cloth wrung in hot clean water.
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Use a soft clean cloth or sponge to add the oil to the wood. Never pour the oil directly onto the wood.
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Rub the oil into the wood - always follow the veins of the wood. It is important that you treat the entire | | surface of the wood.
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Let the oil work for about 10 min and then remove any extra oil using a soft clean dry cloth.
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Finally, rub the entire surface of the wood with a clean soft cloth to achieve a uniform expression.
Everyday Maintenance Tips:
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Avoid using any cleaning detergents or chemicals on the wood.
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Never use steel wool on the wood.
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If marks appear, sand with a very fine grit (400 grit) and re-oil.
Limit exposure to direct sunlight
The sun's UV rays will affect the colour of wood and fabric. Whenever possible, we recommend that your furniture should not be placed in direct sunlight. Also, be sure not to cover the exact same spot on a piece of furniture for a longer period of time, for example with a vase on a wooden table, a pillow on a leather chair, as the effects of light on covered/uncovered areas of the furniture will be different and visible over time.
Keep heat and humidity consistent
Meyer von Wielligh furniture is in use all around the world in a wide variety of climates. For wooden furniture, it is not so much the degree of heat or humidity that can be damaging. Rather, it is quick changes in the relative levels of heat and humidity that can be tough on furniture. For a solid wooden piece of furniture, the ideal relative level of humidity is between 30-60%. For example, leaving a table in a cold, humid garage and then bringing it into a warm centrally heated house can cause wood to warp and damage the table. We highly recommend you not to do this! Similarly, uneven exposure to a source of high heat can be tough on furniture. We therefore recommend you not to place furniture close to a radiator, wood stove or fireplace or in direct sunlight