ElegantHouse Furniture Care and Maintenance Guide

ElegantHouse furniture and wall panels are crafted from premium materials with a high degree of manual labor. To ensure our products retain their pristine appearance, aesthetics, and comfort for decades, we ask you to observe these basic rules of use and delicate care.

Please note: failure to comply with these guidelines may lead to premature wear of materials and void the Manufacturer’s extended warranty.

1. General Usage Conditions (Indoor Climate)

Wood, natural veneer, leather, and fabrics are breathable materials that react to changes in temperature and humidity.

  • Temperature and humidity: The optimal room temperature should be between +15°C and +28°C, and relative humidity between 40% and 60%. Excessive dryness (especially during the heating season) can cause wooden elements to dry out and crack, while high humidity can deform the frame.

  • Heating appliances: Place furniture at least 1 meter (100 cm) away from heating radiators, fireplaces, and other strong heat sources. Prolonged exposure to directed hot air critically over-dries natural wood, veneer, and leather, which can lead to irreversible deformation and cracking.

  • Sunlight: Avoid prolonged exposure of fabric, leather, and veneer to direct ultraviolet rays. Any material, even the most expensive, may locally fade in bright sunlight over time.

2. Upholstered Furniture Care (Fabric, Velour, Bouclé, Chenille)

  • Regular cleaning: To remove dust, use a vacuum cleaner with a soft upholstery brush attachment at least once a week. This prevents dust from penetrating deep into the fibers.

  • Stain removal: In case of spills, act immediately. Do not rub the stain! Gently blot the liquid with a dry paper towel or a highly absorbent cloth, working from the edges toward the center.

  • Prohibited substances: It is strictly forbidden to use bleaches, solvents, alcohol, and harsh chemical compounds.

  • Deep cleaning: To eliminate stubborn stains, we strongly recommend using the services of a professional upholstery dry cleaner.

3. Care for Natural and Faux Leather Products

  • Cleaning: Wipe the leather with a slightly damp soft cloth (microfiber), then always wipe the surface dry.

  • Prohibited substances: Never use abrasive sponges, stain removers, high-alkali soaps, solvents, or alcohol-based wet wipes.

  • Moisturizing natural leather: To prevent natural leather from drying out and cracking, it is recommended to treat it 1-2 times a year with special conditioners for high-end furniture.

4. Wood, Natural Veneer, and Painted Surfaces

  • Dust removal: Use a dry or slightly damp soft cloth (flannel, microfiber). Polish the surface without applying excessive pressure.

  • Protection from moisture and temperatures: Do not place hot cups, irons, or wet items on wooden and painted surfaces without protective coasters. Moisture left on the veneer can be absorbed and damage the lacquer finish.

  • If water spills on wooden or painted elements (e.g., a wooden bed plinth or panels), immediately wipe them dry.

5. Metal Elements (Brass, Steel, Copper, Silver) and Glass / Mirrors

  • Decorative metal: Parts made of non-ferrous and precious metals or steel with a topcoat should be wiped only with a dry soft cloth. Do not use abrasive metal polishes, as they can wear off the protective lacquer layer, leading to oxidation (tarnishing) of the metals.

  • Glass and mirrors: Use specialized glass cleaners. Important: spray the cleaner onto a cloth, not directly onto the mirror, to prevent the liquid from seeping behind the mirror edges and damaging the amalgam.

6. Use of Mechanisms and Frames

  • Load: The furniture is designed for sitting and lying down. Jumping on sofas and beds, as well as sitting on armrests and backrests, can cause the internal frame to break.

  • Transformation mechanisms: Open bed lifting mechanisms and sofa folding mechanisms smoothly, without jerking or skewing. If necessary, it is permissible to lubricate moving metal rivets once a year with a technical silicone spray.

  • When moving furniture around the room, do not drag it across the floor. The furniture must be slightly lifted to avoid damaging the legs and the floor covering.

7. Specifics of Premium Materials (Not a Defect)

When purchasing furniture made of natural and high-tech materials, it is important to consider their natural and physical characteristics:

  • Pile shading (Shading): On pile fabrics (velour, velvet, chenille), the pile flattens and changes direction during use. Depending on the angle of light, this may look like stains or a change in shade. This is a natural physical property of high-quality velour and can be easily fixed by lightly smoothing the pile with a soft brush or your hand.

  • Pilling: On textured fabrics containing natural wool, cotton, or made using the “Bouclé” technique, slight pilling may occur during the first months of use. This is a normal process of loose fibers coming out, which can be easily removed with a fabric shaver and will stop over time.

  • Natural leather and veneer: The natural origin of these materials means that no two identical pieces of leather or wood exist in the world. The presence of slight differences in shades, veins, texture variations, and on leather – micro-scars and insect bite marks (healed during the animal’s life) – is not a defect but a confirmation of the material’s authenticity and uniqueness.

  • New furniture smell: For the first 2-4 weeks, new items may have a characteristic smell of fresh upholstery materials, wood, and water-based adhesives. This is absolutely safe and eco-friendly. The smell will naturally dissipate with regular room ventilation.

Adhering to these simple recommendations ensures that ElegantHouse furniture will delight you with its comfort and flawless appearance for many years.