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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Varieties of materials are used in construction of “Outdoor” furniture range.
All will require some form of maintenance to extend the life of finishes and general appearance.
Please see below instruction unique to your chosen product.
Akira Construction;
Frame: Powder coated aluminium
Top: Faux Timber “Poly-Wood”
Textilene Fabric:
Powder Coated Aluminium;
Powder coating is simular to a painted finish, the metal is coated with a paint powder then is
past thru a kiln to bond and harden paint onto metal.
Please follow below for regular cleaning
Bucket of warm water with a soft clean cloth or sponge, clean metal in one direction, do not rub
excessively. Ensure to pat dry as water drop will leave a mark on paint finish.
Faux Timber Information;
Faux Timber is know as Poly-wood or plastic lumber is composed of virgin or waste plastics
including HDPE, PVC, PP, ABS, PS and PLA. Additives such as colorants & stabilizers are
introduced during melting process to ensure bonding to plastic at a cellular level.
It is water resistant and resists all types of rot and mould. Although it is not as rigid as wood.
Being made of a plastic material the affect of hot weather will cause the material to become
soft and supple which can cause surface to deform.
Items made of glass that can amplify the heat can affect the surface of Faux Timber.
Care should be taken to use table cloths and placemats to avert marking Poly-wood.
Cleaning Polywood;
Use a bucket filled with warm water & a soft soap, sponge all over till clean then rinse with
clean water. Using a soft clean cloth wipe till dry. For stubborn stains a mixture of 1/3 bleach
and 2/3 water using a soft non-metallic brush, please rinse thoroughly with clean water and dry
as above. Some scratchers and marks can be sanded out depending on surface of Polywood
please contact Furniture Solutions before attempting to repair.
Definition of Regular Cleaning;
Numerus factors can influence the time frame for cleaning, depending area you live in, the
weather, positioning of the product (fully protected, partial protection, fully exposed to the
elements). You will need to monitor yourself to establish the cleaning requirement for your
unique situation.
Areas with high salt content and or pollution will require the most frequent cleaning.
To reduce some maintenance you should buy and use an outdoor cover to protect your
furniture from the elements when not in use.
