
Cleaning & Maintenance of Trestles
Cleaning:
Note:
Waxing Steel:
Oiling Treatment:
Regular maintenance of oiled wooden furniture is both easy and efficient for long term
use. To achieve an optimal result we recommend oiling your product twice a year. We
recommend a natural wood oil. To prevent rust, we recommend waxing once a year or when
needed. All collection pieces are for indoor use.
Daily cleaning is done with a soft cloth wrung out in clean water. Avoid using cleaners
containing any type of chemicals on the furniture.
End grain (edges), should by treated extra frequently to avoid dryness and cracking in the
dry season (winter). Irregular distribution of moisture in the wood can cause unnecessary
cracks and gap. To avoid this we recommend oiling both the top and underside of the furni-
ture. Be aware that oily rags can ignite spontaneously. Rags and papers used in the oiling
process will be flammable. Air dry after use.
Since wax is only a coating and doesn’t actually bind with steel, it must be periodically
reapplied. As long as the piece is indoors, the wax will typically last at least a few years.
1. Use mineral spirits to clean the steel before application.
2. Using warm, clear wax, rub a thin layer over the steel with a soft cloth.
3. Using a clean cloth, buff out all of this dull wax with circular motions.
4. When the wax has been sufficiently buffed, the dullness will be gone, replaced with a
slight shine. The finished wax should feel smooth and slippery to the touch.
1. Clean the furniture using a clean cloth dampened with warm water.
2. Once the furniture is dry, apply oil to a clean soft cloth or sponge - do not pour the oil
directly on the wood
3. Rub the oil into the wood in the direction of the grain, treating the entire surface of the
furniture piece.
4. Let the oil soak for about two hours, then remove any excess oil with a soft clean dry
cloth.
5. Rub the surface with a clean soft cloth until a uniform surface is obtained, then let dry.