Wicker / Cane Furniture Care:
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USE & CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Please read use & care instructions in its entirety prior to assembling and utilizing your Breuer Chair Company
Furniture.
KEEPING YOUR FURNITURE BEAUTIFUL
Quality furniture is a significant investment expected to last for years on end.
To maintain its beauty and help it last, furniture needs the right care. No finish
is totally indestructible. But with regular care, the finish will last much longer,
providing years of enjoyment to you.
TIPS TO PROTECT & CARE FOR YOUR FURNITURE
Do not use any chemicals such as windex, softscrub, fantastic to clean this
product.
Keep cane chairs and furniture away from extreme heat situations and
areas with low humidity. These conditions could cause the cane to dry out
and become brittle and break. Also, direct sunlight and heater ducts are areas
to be avoided. Consider using a whole room humidifier in the winter which can
be especially helpful to keep the air moist and not too dry.
Placing your furniture in direct sunlight will cause changes to the wood finish
and cane over time. Exposure to direct sunlight will, over time, dry out and
discolor your cane furniture—and drying out is what will lead to tears and
breakage in the construction. Instead, you want to keep it moisturized. If your
home has low humidity, you can give the cane a monthly spritz with an oil- or
glycerin-based soap that's been diluted in water to work some moisture into
the surface. Dilute Murphy's Oil Soap in a spray bottle of water and spritz the
chair seat and back and underside before wiping clean with a rag.
Using a high-oil content furniture polish product when you dust helps to keep
the cane supple, too. Lemon oil, orange oil, or mineral oil (use sparingly)
applied to both the top and bottom of the cane seat a few times a year is
usually sufficient.
Keep cane seats clean, free of dust, dirt, and grime. Regular cleaning is
recommended. To remove dirt and debris, vacuum with a dust-brush
attachment or use a dry paintbrush. Clean with a mild soap solution. Scrub,
and rinse. Avoid using too much water, which can weaken the fibers. Avoid
sitting on the cane when still damp, which can cause the cane to sag. Please
always cover the furniture when not in use, and store it properly during
inclement weather and the winter/rainy seasons.
Clean grimy or dirty cane seats with a wood soap such as Murphy’s Oil Soap
or a mild detergent in warm water, using a soft cloth or perhaps a soft bristle
brush. Take care not to damage the wood surface with the water. Rinse well
and then let the seat dry naturally on a warm, windy day to eliminate the
possibility of mold and mildew setting in which will damage and stain the
cane. Do not sit on the seat for at least 48 hours otherwise, the cane will
stretch out of shape.
Use a chair pad or cushion on cane seats. To prolong the life of your caned
seat, the use of a chair pad or cushion is encouraged. This especially pertains
to large chairs with a seat diameter of greater than 14 inches. A chair pad or
cushion will distribute the weight evenly and take the pressure off the
individual strands of the cane, thus making them last longer.
Distribute body weight evenly on the cane seat. A cane seat is intended to
take the evenly distributed weight of the person sitting on it, not
concentrated weight, like a knee or foot. So NEVER kneel on a cane seat or
use it as a ladder or step stool. Doing so will cause the cane strands to break
and the seat will need to be rewoven or replaced prematurely.
Eliminate mold and mildew on your cane seats. If you notice mold or
mildew growing on your cane furniture, use a strong solution of bleach or
hydrogen peroxide in warm soapy water to clean. Or use the hydrogen
peroxide on a q-tip swab to remove if there are only a few tiny spots.
Then rinse well and dry outdoors in the sunshine on a warm, windy day. Be
careful not to spill the bleach solution on any surrounding wooden frame
parts and wipe off any wooden surfaces immediately. Take the
precautions mentioned in this tip sheet to maintain moderate humidity so
as not to attract mold and mildew.
Cane furniture storage and usage tips. Do not store or use a cane or
wicker furniture in high humidity areas or in wet areas where mold and
mildew can present a problem.
Places to avoid are: basements, crawl spaces, up next to a wall, or on the
porch pushed up next to the wall of the house where the furniture does
not get adequate air circulation.
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Is your cane seat sagging? Cane has natural elastic properties but
eventually, the caned seat will begin to sag with heavy or prolonged use. It
is important to tighten the cane or it will begin to wear and break along the
inside edge of the seat frame, on both of the side rails, and front and back
edges.
Cane seats that are not too badly stretched or that are free of broken
strands, can be revived by turning the chair upside-down and applying a
warm, wet cloth to the underside of the cane seat. Let the cloth and cane
dry naturally overnight.
Remove the cloth the next morning and turn the chair upright and don’t let
anyone sit on it for at least 48 hours. This treatment will dry and shrink the
cane again, tightening it up in the process, taking the pressure off the
inside wooden edges. An alternative solution would be to use a spray
water bottle and spritz the seat thoroughly with warm water. Then let the
seat dry overnight and as it dries the cane will shrink and pull tightly once
again.
Don’t allow anyone to sit on the chair seat for at least 48 hours until it’s
completely dry. This tightening process is most effective when used
regularly within the first five years and won’t work at all if there are several
broken strands. Using this preventative method three or four times a year
should be sufficient to help prolong the life of your cane seat chair for
many years.
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Wood Furniture Care:
Chrome Metal Furniture Care:
Chair Caps:
We recommend dusting frequently with a clean, soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
Clean the surface by rubbing in the direction of the grain. We recommend
polishing your furniture approximately every six months, using a clean, soft,
lint-free cloth and rubbing the polish in the direction of the grain. Guardsman
furniture polish or any furniture polish that doesn't contain silicone is
recommended.
We recommend using a dishwashing liquid and a soft rag to clean your
chrome. After washing your chrome, use a soft rag to dry it. Your chrome
will stay beautiful for a very long time by simply keeping it clean. Stick with
soap and water. If you notice any discolorations or changes in the finish we
recommend polishing the chrome finish with a soft cloth and noxon
chrome polish to revitalize the chrome to like new condition.
Using protective felt pads on-top of nylon caps will help ensure your floor
is protected and ensure the caps last for many years to come. Be sure to
clean floors frequently from any debris to prevent scratching of floor
surface.
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