Care & Maintenance
Wood is a living and breathing material. Proper care and maintenance preserve these qualities.
The oiled, open-pored surface of Team 7 furniture has distinct advantages over varnished surfaces:
It regulates the humidity exchange and improves the air in a room.
Since it is static free, it does not attract dust and dirt.
Stains from water, oil, red wine, ink, etc. can be easily removed.
Scratches and dents can be easily removed, even without the help of an expert. The surface of the furniture can continue to look brand new after years of use.
By observing the following tips for care, cleaning and repair, all these advantages will be yours, and you will enjoy your Team 7 furniture for years to come.
Periodic Care:
To care for and polish up the furniture surfaces (every 2-4 years), apply the Team 7 herbal oil thinly and sparingly with a clean, dry woolen cloth. After about 15 – 20 minutes, polish with another clean, dry woolen cloth. The surface then has a satiny gloss finish and will feel velvety soft.
Cleaning:
To clean furniture surfaces, treat the dirty/stained areas of the furniture using Team 7 herbal oil and a non-metallic scouring pad, rubbing in the direction of the wood grain and applying slight pressure. After the dirt/stain is removed, polish with a clean, dry woolen cloth.
Scratches and Dents:
Scratches and dents can be almost completely removed. While smaller scratches will disappear completely, deeper trouble spots can be restored by about 80% by steaming them out with a clothes iron.
Repairing small scratches:
Sand the surface with 120-grain sandpaper until the scratch can no longer be seen.Before applying oil, sand the surface to a fine finish with 150-grain sandpaper, progressing to 180-grain and ending with 240-grain. Then, generously apply the Team 7 herbal oil with a clean, dry woolen cloth. After about 15 – 20 minutes, polish with another clean, dry woolen cloth.
Repairing deeper scratches and dents:
Lightly sand the damaged area with 120-grain sandpaper then moisten the area with water. Next, steam the damaged wood fibers by placing a damp cloth over the area and applying steam from an electric clothes iron on top of the damp cloth. The cloth must be sufficiently damp and the iron must not come into direct contact with the wood surface. Repeat as often as necessary.hen the wood fibers have swollen up and the area is completely dry, sand the treated area flat finishing with 240-grain sandpaper. Apply Team 7 herbal oil generously with a clean, dry woolen cloth. After about 15 – 20 minutes, polish with another clean, dry woolen cloth.
Caution:
Please note that oil-soaked cloths and scouring pads can be combustible. All used, oil soaked cloths and pads should be rinsed thoroughly with water and disposed of in non-flammable containers.