Gloster Furniture Care

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MAINTAINING
TEAK
FURNITURE
C o n t r a r y t o p o p u l a r b e l i e f, t e a k f u r n i t u r e
does not require any special maintenance
routine or any additional protection
apart from occasional cleaning. Left to
age naturally outside by being exposed to
light, air and rain, teak will gradually
c h a n g e t o a s o f t , s i l v e r- g r e y a s t h e
pigments in the sur face layer of the wood
s l o w l y s t a r t t o f a d e a w a y. We r e c o m m e n d
that you allow your teak furniture to
weather naturally this way and simply
clean thoroughly once or twice a year with
o u r Te a k C l e a n e r.
If you wish to retain the golden-brown
c o l o u r o f n e w t e a k w e a l s o o f f e r a Te a k
S e a l e r. A p p l i c a t i o n o f Te a k S e a l e r w i l l n o t
affect the strength or longevity of the
f u r n i t u r e i n a n y w a y, j u s t i t s a p p e a r a n c e .
I f y o u e l e c t t o u s e Te a k S e a l e r y o u w i l l b e
embarking on a regular maintenance
p r o g r a m m e a s Te a k S e a l e r n e e d s t o b e
regularly re-applied to provide continuous
protection.
If you intend to store your furniture over
t h e w i n t e r, w e r e c o m m e n d t h a t y o u d o s o
i n a w a t e r- t i g h t g a r d e n s h e d o r g a r a g e .
H o w e v e r, w e a d v i s e t h a t y o u d o n o t m o v e
teak furniture from the garden straight
into a heated indoor room for storage, as
the sharp differences in temperature and
humidity may cause the wood to split.
To p r o t e c t t e a k s u r f a c e s f r o m s t a i n i n g a n d
t o h e l p m a i n t a i n t h e s i l v e r- g r e y p a t i n a o n
weathered teak, we recommend using our
Te a k Pr o t e c t o r. A n a p p l i c a t i o n o f t h i s
product forms an almost invisible shield
which helps to prevent food (coffee,
ketchup, red wine, olive oil, etc.)
penetrating into the teak and causing
u n s i g h t l y s t a i n s . Te a k Pr o t e c t o r a l s o h e l p s
protects the wood against the ingress of
moisture, the adhesion of dirt and prevents
mildew growth.
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TEAK CLEANER
25oz / 750ml plastic bottle with
t r i g g e r- a c t i o n h e a d . Wa t e r- b a s e d f o r m u l a both non-toxic and environmentally
f r i e n d l y. C l e a n s a n d b r i g h t e n s w e a t h e r e d
teak in one, simple step. Each bottle is
supplied complete with a special applicator
pad.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
1 . B e f o r e u s i n g Te a k C l e a n e r, p r o t e c t i v e
gloves (included in box) and eye
protection should be worn. Cover the
ground under your working area before
cleaning.
2 . Fi r s t m o i s t e n t h e f u r n i t u r e w i t h c l e a n
w a t e r.
3 . S h a k e Te a k C l e a n e r b e f o r e u s e .
4 . S p r a y Te a k C l e a n e r o n f u r n i t u r e a n d
apply evenly with a soft cloth or sponge.
Allow to soak for 5 minutes.
5. Brush the furniture clean with a
scrubbing pad (included in box) and water
in the direction of the grain.
6 . R i n s e f u r n i t u r e w e l l w i t h c l e a n w a t e r.
7 . Fo r p r o t e c t i o n f r o m s t a i n s , l e a v e
f u r n i t u r e t o d r y a n d t r e a t w i t h Te a k
Pr o t e c t o r.
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TEAK
PROTECTOR
3 3 o z / 1 l i t r e p l a s t i c b o t t l e . Wa t e r- b a s e d
formula - both non-toxic and
e n v i r o n m e n t a l l y f r i e n d l y. S p e c i a l f o r m u l a
repels water and moisture. Helps prevent
stains from food and drinks. Use on
w e a t h e r e d t e a k t o r e t a i n t h e s i l v e r- g r e y
patina. Each bottle is supplied complete
with a special applicator cloth.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
1 . B e f o r e u s i n g Te a k Pr o t e c t o r, p r o t e c t i v e
gloves (included in box) and eye
protection should be worn. Cover the
ground under your work area before
starting.
2 . B e f o r e u s i n g Te a k Pr o t e c t o r o n n e w
teak, put the furniture outside to weather
for a week.
3 . B e f o r e u s i n g Te a k Pr o t e c t o r o n
weathered or dark grey teak, first clean
t h e w o o d w i t h G l o s t e r Te a k C l e a n e r. I f
cleaned wood feels rough, sand lightly
b e f o r e t r e a t i n g w i t h Te a k Pr o t e c t o r.
4. Make sure the teak is 100% dr y and
free of dust.
5. Shake for at least one minute before
u s e . A p p l y a t h i n l a y e r o f Te a k Pr o t e c t o r
with a soft cloth (included in box).
6. Allow to dr y for 4 hours (humid
climates: allow more time for dr ying) and
t h e n a p p l y a s e c o n d t h i n c o a t o f Te a k
Pr o t e c t o r. L e t t h e t e a k d r y f o r 4 8 h o u r s
before exposure.
7. It is recommended that you treat your
t e a k f u r n i t u r e w i t h Te a k Pr o t e c t o r a t
l e a s t o n c e e v e r y y e a r. Ta b l e t o p s s h o u l d b e
treated more often.
N o t e - Te a k Pr o t e c t o r i s a n a l m o s t i n v i s i b l e
shield which helps to prevent food
(coffee, ketchup, red wine, olive oil, etc.)
penetrating into teak causing stains. It
also protects the wood against moisture
and adhesion of dirt and prevents mildew
growth. After aging, the teak will weather
t o a n a t u r a l s i l v e r- g r e y p a t i n a i n s t e a d o f
turning dark grey or green. Should you
prefer to keep the golden-brown colour of
teak for a longer time, then first treat your
f u r n i t u r e w i t h Te a k S e a l e r a n d t h e n u s e
Te a k Pr o t e c t o r a f t e r w a r d s .
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TEAK SEALER
3 3 o z / 1 l i t r e p l a s t i c b o t t l e . Wa t e r- b a s e d
formula - both non-toxic and
e n v i r o n m e n t a l l y f r i e n d l y. Re t a i n s t h e
golden-brown colour of teak for a longer
t i m e . Fa s t a n d e a s y t o a p p l y. Re s i s t a n t t o
mould and prevents the formation of black
spots. Each bottle is supplied complete
with a special applicator cloth.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
1 . N e w Fu r n i t u r e - c l e a n w i t h G l o s t e r Te a k
C l e a n e r b e f o r e a p p l y i n g Te a k S e a l e r.
Fo r w e a t h e r e d f u r n i t u r e o r f u r n i t u r e
previously treated with teak oil/sealer c l e a n t h o r o u g h l y w i t h G l o s t e r Te a k C l e a n e r
b e f o r e a p p l y i n g Te a k S e a l e r, e n s u r i n g a l l
traces of old oil/sealer are removed.
2 . B e f o r e u s i n g t h e Te a k S e a l e r, p r o t e c t i v e
gloves (included in box) and eye
protection should be worn. Cover the
ground under your work area before
starting.
4 . S h a k e Te a k S e a l e r f o r a t l e a s t o n e
minute before use. Insufficient shaking
can lead to uneven weathering.
5 . We s u g g e s t y o u t r y t h e Te a k S e a l e r o n a
small area first (e.g. the back of a leg) to
judge if the colour meets your
expectations.
6 . A p p l y a v e r y t h i n l a y e r o f Te a k S e a l e r
evenly over the furniture with a dust free
cloth (included in box). Apply a second
ver y thin coat after 60 minutes dr ying time
(humid climates: allow more time for
dr ying).
7. It is recommended that you treat your
f u r n i t u r e w i t h Te a k S e a l e r a t l e a s t o n c e a
y e a r.
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MAINTAINING
WOVEN
FURNITURE
All our woven furniture is made from the
highest quality man-made fibre. Soft to the
touch, this remarkable material has many
benefits including high suppleness, tear
resistance, UV resistance and weather
resistance.
The polyethylene based, extruded and
through-dyed wicker is also completely
w e a t h e r p r o o f, i n s e n s i t i v e t o d i f f e r e n c e s i n
temperature and extremely hard wearing.
Wo v e n f u r n i t u r e c a n b e l e f t o u t s i d e a l l
year round and is able to withstand
temperatures from -20°C to +55°C. When
ver y cold, the weave will become stiffer
than normal and when ver y hot, the weave
w i l l b e c o m e m o r e e l a s t i c . H o w e v e r, i t w i l l
a l w a y s r e v e r t t o i t ' s n o r m a l e l a s t i c i t y, o n c e
the ambient temperature stabilises.
Scratch marks or abrasion to the edges of
the fibre can be repaired by ver y briefly
and carefully applying heat (i.e. the
flame of a cigarette lighter) to the
affected area and rubbing along the
length of the fibre with a piece of hard
cardboard to restore a smooth edge.
We r e c o m m e n d t h a t w o v e n f u r n i t u r e i s
regularly cleaned using Gloster's Sling &
Wo v e n C l e a n e r, f o l l o w i n g t h e i n s t r u c t i o n s
detailed on the label. It is important to
use a non-foaming cleaner on woven
furniture, as a foaming product will leave
residues in the gaps in-between the weave
which will then attract dirt. A pressure
hose on a low setting is acceptable to
use on woven furniture, but avoid any teak
components, as the high pressure can
e r o d e t h e s u r f a c e o f t h e t i m b e r.
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SLING &
WOVEN
CLEANER
25oz / 750ml plastic bottle with
t r i g g e r- a c t i o n h e a d . Wa t e r- b a s e d f o r m u l a both non-toxic and environmentally
f r i e n d l y. C l e a n s a n d r e s t o r e s t h e n e w l o o k
of sling and synthetic wicker woven
furniture. Special non-foaming formula.
Each bottle is supplied complete with a
special applicator pad.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
1 . B e f o r e u s i n g t h e S l i n g / Wo v e n C l e a n e r,
protective gloves (included in box) and
eye protection should be worn. Cover the
ground under your working area before
cleaning.
2 . S h a k e S l i n g / Wo v e n C l e a n e r b e f o r e u s e .
3 . A p p l y S l i n g / Wo v e n C l e a n e r w i t h a s o f t
cloth or sponge. Allow to soak for 1
minute.
4. Brush the furniture clean with a soft
scrubbing pad (included in box) and
w a t e r.
5 . R i n s e f u r n i t u r e w e l l w i t h c l e a n w a t e r.
6. Severely stained sur faces may require a
second treatment.
Maintaining S tainless S teel F urniture
Gloster manufactures using 304 grade stainless steel - the
i n d u s t r y s t a n d a r d f o r o u t d o o r p r o d u c t s . H o w e v e r, a s w i t h a n y
item left permanently outside, stainless steel furniture
r e q u i r e s r e g u l a r m a i n t e n a n c e t o k e e p i t l o o k i n g a s n e w.
Before the furniture leaves our factor y the welds are ground
flush and the sur face is polished with Scotchbrite, usually in
the long direction of the legs or rails. This provides a
smooth, resistant sur face that is easy to clean and maintain.
Although stainless steel is generally resistant to corrosion,
the sur face is susceptible to cosmetic deterioration by the
e f f e c t s o f s a l t w a t e r a n d a i r- b o r n e c h e m i c a l s a n d t h i s m a y
result in small brown spots appearing on its sur face (this
process is likely to be accelerated in coastal areas). These
spots in no way affect the strength, integrity or longevity of
the furniture, they are simply super ficial discolorations that
require cleaning to restore the stainless steel to its original
appearance.
Wi t h a l l o u r p r o d u c t s w e i n c l u d e a S c o t c h b r i t e p a d . I f a n y
brown spots appear on the stainless steel they can be easily
cleaned by gently rubbing the sur face of the steel, in the
direction of the brushed finish, with the pad. If these
deposits are allowed to build up, then it may be necessar y to
clean the product more thoroughly with Gloster's Stainless
S t e e l C l e a n e r & Po l i s h e r, w h i c h c l e a n s a n d r e s t o r e s t h e n e w
look of stainless steel furniture and makes the sur face
r e p e l l e n t t o b o t h d i r t a n d w a t e r.
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MAINTAINING
SLING
FURNITURE
Available in a wide variety of designs and
colours, Sling is a generic term for a
woven, open-mesh fabric made from a
vinyl coated, high strength polyester yarn.
Fo r o u r s l i n g f u r n i t u r e w e u s e o n l y t h e
h i g h e s t q u a l i t y Te x t i l e n e ® w o v e n v i n y l .
H i s t o r i c a l l y, s l i n g s a r e f o u n d c o m b i n e d
w i t h p o w d e r- c o a t e d a l u m i n i u m f r a m e s .
H o w e v e r, d u e t o i t s i n h e r e n t g o o d l o o k s ,
e x c e p t i o n a l c o m f o r t a n d p r a c t i c a l i t y,
Gloster also has designed products that
combine sling with both teak and stainless
steel frames.
One of the main benefits of sling is
comfort. When stretched taught between
two side frames, sling provides a yielding
and infinitely variable seating sur face that
moulds to your individual body shape. Our
Te x t i l e n e ® w o v e n v i n y l i s r e s i s t a n t t o
fading, mildew and wear & tear under even
the most severe weather conditions. Sling
requires only occasional cleaning with
G l o s t e r S l i n g & Wo v e n C l e a n e r t o k e e p i t
l o o k i n g a s g o o d a s n e w.
We r e c o m m e n d t h a t s l i n g f u r n i t u r e i s
c l e a n e d u s i n g G l o s t e r ' s S l i n g & Wo v e n
C l e a n e r, f o l l o w i n g t h e i n s t r u c t i o n s d e t a i l e d
on the label. It is important to use a
non-foaming cleaner on slings, as a
foaming product will leave residues in the
gaps in-between the weave which will then
attract dirt. A pressure hose on a low
setting is acceptable to use on sling
furniture, but avoid any teak components,
as the high pressure can erode the sur face
o f t h e t i m b e r. Fo r a n o d i s e d o r
p o w d e r- c o a t e d a l u m i n i u m f r a m e s , u s e
G l o s t e r ' s M e t a l C l e a n e r.
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SLING &
WOVEN
CLEANER
25oz / 750ml plastic bottle with
t r i g g e r- a c t i o n h e a d . Wa t e r- b a s e d f o r m u l a both non-toxic and environmentally
f r i e n d l y. C l e a n s a n d r e s t o r e s t h e n e w l o o k
of sling and synthetic wicker woven
furniture. Special non-foaming formula.
Each bottle is supplied complete with a
special applicator pad.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
1 . B e f o r e u s i n g t h e S l i n g / Wo v e n C l e a n e r,
protective gloves (included in box) and
eye protection should be worn. Cover the
ground under your working area before
cleaning.
2 . S h a k e S l i n g / Wo v e n C l e a n e r b e f o r e u s e .
3 . A p p l y S l i n g / Wo v e n C l e a n e r w i t h a s o f t
cloth or sponge. Allow to soak for 1
minute.
4. Brush the furniture clean with a soft
scrubbing pad (included in box) and
w a t e r.
5 . R i n s e f u r n i t u r e w e l l w i t h c l e a n w a t e r.
6. Severely stained sur faces may require a
second treatment.
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MAINTAINING
PAINTED
FURNITURE
Depending upon the amount of exposure
to sunlight and the amount of wear
through normal use, the sur face
may lose some of its gloss over a period of
time. If this happens it does not mean that
the furniture has lost its weather durability
and it is your personal decision whether to
repaint the product to restore the gloss.
Durability is only lost if the paint is
punctured or worn out through to the
wood.
In the event that you decide to re-finish
your furniture then we recommend the
application of an exterior grade gloss paint
purchased from your local paint specialist
and applied professionally (ideally sprayed
on).
Yo u r f u r n i t u r e m a y m a k e s o m e s o u n d i n i t s
initial usage as the joints flex and the
paint sur face stretches. All sur faces that
come together during the customer
assembly process are coated with a thin
layer of plastic to minimise such noise
while ensuring good adhesion. At the
location of joints that were factor y
assembled and then painted over there
may be some wood movement over time
which will crack the paint sur face. This is
normal and may need some maintenance.
It is important that you remove any spills
or deposits that could stain the furniture
as soon as possible. Make sure you never
use any abrasive substance or pads or
brushes as they will reduce the finishes
resistance to dirt and could degrade the
sur face finish.
It is also important that your furniture is
cleaned regularly and we recommend that
you use Gloster painted furniture cleaner
or a diluted mild detergent ever y few
months or when the furniture looks like it
needs cleaning. The frequency will depend
on your furniture's location and its
exposure to vegetation and airborne
pollution. Do not use any wood or teak
cleaners as they will degrade the paint
sur face.
It is possible that after rain or washing
some of the natural red pigment of the
mahogany wood could seep out onto the
painted sur face around the joint areas.
This is quite normal and should be washed
away as soon as possible to avoid staining.
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Avoid anything that exposes your furniture
t o c o n s t a n t w e t t i n g . Re m o v e w e t c u s h i o n s
or towels, do not wrap in covers that will
hold moisture on the sur face and make
sure the furniture is not under dripping
parasols or leaking gutters.
If you can store your furniture inside in the
most severe weather months this will
prolong the paint sur face. If you do then
avoid storing in conditions that will
e n c o u r a g e m i l d e w. E n s u r e t h e f u r n i t u r e i s
not exposed to extreme temperature
changes when moving from inside to out
and vice versa as this will increase wood
movement and potential damage to
frames. Undercover storage in a shed or
similar building is recommended.
Some of the factor y machined and
assembled joints may open up due to the
timber expanding or contracting. If you
can see the exposed mahogany or the
open joint continually bleeds red then the
joint will need filling with with our
supplied touch up paint to cover the
exposed sur faces.
The mahogany wood has reasonable
durability to the elements but for long
term durability it needs to be sealed by
having its paint sur face intact.
Consequently any scratches or abrasions
which cut through the paint sur face and
expose the wood need to be repaired
quickly to avoid either degradation of the
wood or bleeding of the woods natural
colour onto the sur face of the paint or
flaking or peeling starting around the
abrasion.
To r e m o v e m i n o r s c r a t c h m a r k s , u s e a
propriety rubbing compound (as used on
car paintwork) applied gently with a soft
cloth.
Yo u r f u r n i t u r e h a s r u b b e r o r n y l o n f e e t
applied to keep the furniture off the
ground and to keep the bottom edges of
the legs away from abrasion. The feet
must not be removed. If the furniture is
used on a gravel or extremely rough
sur face then the bottoms of the legs
should be checked for abrasion marks and
t o u c h e d u p a c c o r d i n g l y. T h e f u r n i t u r e m u s t
not be kept standing in water or in a
location where water will accumulate
around the legs. The bottom of the legs
are the most vulnerable part for
degradation.
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MAINTAINING
BLOC & CLOUD
BASE & BACK
CUSHIONS
The base and back cushion covers for the
Bloc and Cloud collections are made from
"Leisuretex™" – a fabric composed of
alternating yarns of polypropylene and
" Te x t i l e n e ® " ( a y a r n m a d e f r o m P V C
covered polyester). The inside of the
covers are back-coated with a waterproof
membrane to ensure water cannot
p e n e t r a t e i n t o t h e c u s h i o n i n t e r i o r i t s e l f.
Due to this waterproof membrane, when
the cushion gets wet, all the moisture has
to evaporate from the face of the fabric
and may take longer to dr y as a result.
The covers on base and back cushions are
removable and the interior of the cushions
i s w a t e r r e p e l l e n t . H o w e v e r, d u e t o t h e
highly tailored construction of these
cushions, Gloster does not recommend
removing the covers unless it is for
replacement purposes.
Gloster recommends that base and back
cushions are cleaned regularly (at least
once a year) in the following way…
Fo r r e g u l a r, g e n e r a l c l e a n i n g a n d l i g h t
soiling, use a solution of warm water and
mild detergent.
1. Gently brush the fabric clean with a
sponge, soft scrubbing pad or a soft bristle
scrubbing brush.
2. Rinse well with clean water to remove
all traces of the detergent solution.
DO NOT use a power washer to clean/rinse
the cushions as this will cause
de-lamination of the waterproof membrane
o n t h e i n s i d e o f t h e c u s h i o n c o v e r.
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Fo r m o r e i n g r a i n e d d i r t a n d / o r t o r e m o v e
s p e c i f i c s t a i n s u s e G l o s t e r S l i n g / Wo v e n
C l e a n e r.
1 . B e f o r e u s i n g t h e S l i n g / Wo v e n C l e a n e r,
protective gloves (included in box) and eye
protection should be worn. Cover the
ground under your working area before
cleaning.
2 . S h a k e S l i n g / Wo v e n C l e a n e r b e f o r e u s e .
3 . A p p l y S l i n g / Wo v e n C l e a n e r w i t h a s o f t
cloth or sponge. Allow to soak for 1
minute.
4. Brush the cushion clean with a soft
s c r u b b i n g p a d ( i n c l u d e d i n b o x ) a n d w a t e r.
5 . R i n s e c u s h i o n w e l l w i t h c l e a n w a t e r.
6. Severely stained sur faces may require a
second treatment.
DO NOT use a power washer to clean/rinse
the cushions as this can cause
de-lamination of the waterproof membrane
o n t h e i n s i d e o f t h e c u s h i o n c o v e r.
WAT E R M A R K S
Due to the large sur face area of base
c u s h i o n s i n p a r t i c u l a r, i t i s p o s s i b l e , u n d e r
certain conditions, for watermarks to
a p p e a r o n t h e f a b r i c . Wa t e r m a r k s a r e n o t
‘stains’ as such and can occur on almost
any fabric under certain conditions. On
Leisuretex™, they may occur under
conditions of uneven wetting and/or
u n e v e n d r y i n g . To a v o i d w a t e r m a r k i n g i t i s
i m p o r t a n t t o d r y c u s h i o n s e v e n l y,
p r e f e r a b l y i n s u n n y, b r e e z y c o n d i t i o n s .
If a watermark appears, use Gloster
S l i n g / Wo v e n C l e a n e r t o r e m o v e t h e m a r k ,
t h e n r i n s e t h e c u s h i o n t h o r o u g h l y a l l o v e r,
u s i n g c l e a n w a t e r, a n d t h e n a l l o w t o d r y a s
e v e n l y a n d q u i c k l y a s p r a c t i c a b l e . I d e a l l y,
this should be in the open air and in direct
sunlight if possible, which will assist more
rapid and even dr ying.
The above instructions apply only to Bloc
and Cloud base and back cushions (NOT
scatter cushions).