FURNITURE FRAMES

Wood Frames

Wood is the traditional material for chairs and bar furniture framing and still has a multitude of uses. Regular cleaning with standard household furniture polishes will preserve its life and appearance considerably.

As wood is particularly subject to damage from impact or abrasion particular care should be taken where it comes into contact with the ground by providing metal or rubber glides as appropriate. Care should be taken to locate such items where they will not come into contact with hard or sharp objects.

Epoxy

For outdoor use Epoxy frames are often preferred as they are able to stand up to rain and wind very well. They are fairly robust and will take most wear and tear requiring only wiping down with mild detergent to clean. Some epoxy materials liable to fade in colour when left out doors for prolonged periods so they are often best stacked or removed when not required.

Aluminium

Aluminium frames provide a bright and clean appearance whilst being extremely light to lift with is especially  apparant with bistro furniture. However being a much softer material than Stainless steel it is much more liable to scratching and abrasion. Polished Aluminium can look like stainless steel so it is worth checking which material it is. Aluminium requires only wiping with mild detergent. Abrasive cleaners should never be used.

Cane and Wicker

Cane and wicker furniture provides many places for dust and grime to accumulate so regular cleaning will be required to preserve its appearance.

Vaccuum using a soft bristle head. Brush out trapped fibres with a paintbrush or remove with tweezers. Wipe up spills with a damp cloth and mild detergent such as washing up liquid. In very dry and air-conditioned locations a mist spray of water from a spray bottle once a month can be beneficial.

Chrome

Chrome is a thin covering or plating on steel or other base metal frame. It is commonly used in furniture manufacture to give a high polish finish to legs and arms of tables and chairs. It is associated with a clean modern look. The Chrome surface is extremely thin so abrasive cleaners should never be used. Neither should Bleach or Ammonia be used as these will scratch and damage the chrome material, which can often be seen when hotel furniture or hotel chairs have been cleaned incorrectly.

For almost all cleaning requirements wiping with a damp cloth and mild detergent such as washing up liquid should be sufficient. Dry with a soft cloth using a dabbing motion. Water Left to dry on the surface will leave a mark. Occasional polishing with a car Wax (Non abrasive) can help maintain the shine but the best way to preserve it is to keep it clean.