Instructions for All Wood Furniture
- Protect from moisture and heat. Use coasters and trivets. Wipe spills immediately and dry with a soft cloth.
- Prevent scratches. Avoid dragging sharp or rough objects across surfaces. Use felt pads under décor and tableware.
- Avoid hot items and wax. Hot cookware and candle wax can react with finishes and leave marks or stains.
- Expect natural movement. Wood expands and contracts with humidity changes. Keep indoor humidity as stable as possible to reduce warping or cracking.
- Sunlight changes colour. Natural timber will shift tone over time. Rotate décor and accessories periodically so colour develops evenly (including table leaves).
- Care depends on finish. Always follow the instructions that match your furniture’s finish type below.
Lacquer, Paint or Stain (Sealed Finishes)
- Sealed finishes can scratch — use felt pads, placemats, coasters and trivets.
- Clean with a slightly damp cloth, then wipe dry.
- For stubborn marks, use water with mild detergent on a soft cloth. Wipe dry.
- Do not use cleaners containing ammonia, alcohol, or petroleum.
- If your item requires oiling: daily for the first week, weekly for the next month, then monthly.
- Avoid furniture polish — it can build up and leave a residue over time.
Oil-and-Wax or Oiled Finishes
- Clean with a slightly damp cloth as needed. Wipe dry.
- Treat monthly with Woodoc Furniture Wax or Oil (or more often if the timber looks dry).
- Apply with a clean white cloth, following the direction of the grain.
- Pay special attention to exposed end grain on panels.
- Buff with a second cloth to remove excess product and achieve a smooth finish.
Raw Wood and Reclaimed Teak
- Clean with a slightly damp cloth as needed. Wipe dry.
- For persistent marks, use water with mild detergent on a soft cloth. Wipe dry.
- Raw timber is more sensitive to seasonal movement; some cracking or warping may occur.
- To reduce movement, oil the timber: daily for the first week, weekly for the next month, then monthly.
Light surface damage (scratches, residue, minor burns) can be improved with fine-grit sandpaper. Reapply o