Tips & Advice
Proper care and periodic maintenance is recommended to ensure that your furniture stays in good condition for years to come. Take care of your furniture by:
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Fjord Recliners Care Guide
Make sure the room’s humidity is at a normal level. Placing it away from heat sources and do not expose it to direct sunlight.
Regular vacuum cleaning using a soft brush attachment is recommended.
Water soluble stains can be removed by using lukewarm, distilled water together with a mild soap – do not rub!
We do not recommend the use of any detergents. If necessary, contact your Adriatic for help with difficult stains.
Visible screws and bolts must be checked regularly and tightened (if necessary) shortly after purchase.
Fords® offers a wide range of quality leathers to choose from. A piece of leather furniture requires care and maintenance, and it is strongly recommended that you study and follow the procedures of the maintenance information listed below.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
We recommend that you clean your Hjellegjerde® leather furniture regularly. Dust should be removed frequently by using a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment and/or dusting with a clean white damp cotton cloth. The leather should be cleaned once to twice a year, preferably with a mild detergent and lukewarm water, or other approved preparations for leather. We do not recommend using detergents on aniline. After cleaning, a leather- enriching oil and moisture-preserving product should be applied. Do not use a microfiber cloth to clean leather. The ability that microfibers have to remove fat may damage the furniture.
STAIN REMOVAL, CLEANING
If you are going to remove stains or clean soiled furniture, we recommend you contact your Hjellegjerde® dealer for professional advice. You should always show extreme caution and first test the selected method on a concealed area of the furniture. Cleaning products con- taining solvent or abrasives should never be used. Use of fat-soluble detergents must also be avoided as these products can dry out the leather.
SOME RULES OF CAUTION
Arm and neck rests are particularly exposed to body oils and sweat. This can lead to dark stains and this breaks down the leather in time. Chemicals from hair products, cosmetics and hand creams, etc. can also result in similar damage. Jeans, particularly when new, can cause discolouring. Sunlight will cause fading and dry the leather out, and effects from other heat sources will also lead to a risk of drying out. Pets should not be allowed to sit on furniture as they too can cause damage to the leather.
Colour Variations of the Leather
No man-made material can compare with the natural beauty of genuine leather. As time passes, the leather’s natural shine and patina will develop and enhance the beauty and character of the furniture. When a leather hide is dyed throughout, the colors are absorbed differently according to the leather’s cellular structure. The different areas of the leather will absorb the dye in varying amounts and add color variations to the leather. The natural markings, scratches and shadings are signs of genuine leather.
NORDICLINE
Nordic Line undergoes careful processing to ensure a finished product that is more resilient to liquids and sunlight. This treatment also protects Nordic Line leather from stains and minor abrasions while reducing everyday maintenance to an absolute minimum. All Nordic Line leather is easy to keep clean, making it the perfect choice for households with children or for furniture which are frequently used.
SOFTLINE
Soft Line leather features a unique softness and natural feeling for added comfort. Soft Line leather is treated with a delicate protective finish that leaves the natural leather character- istics virtually unaltered, yet protected from stains with improved resistance from liquids. Other characteristics of Soft Line leather include a natural softness along with a resistance to wear and tear. Soft Line provides an ideal solution for families that want to enjoy the pleasure of quality leather furniture without having to alter their normal routines in order to maximize the life of their furniture.
ASTROLINE
Semi-Aniline: Although the term is typically defined as being only partially aniline dyed, its actual meaning is that aniline dyeing is only part of the process. The term semi-aniline means that some surface pigments have been applied to the natural leather to even out skin tones, mask blemishes and make it more resistant to liquids. Semi-aniline leathers maintain a soft luxurious hand. However, they offer slightly more improved resistance to spills and environ- mental factors when compared to pure aniline leather. One key characteristic of Astro Lux leather is the fact that it is slightly thicker than other furniture leather while still maintaining a natural softness and excellent resistance to wear and tear. This leather is recommended for people who would like a genuine and strong leather impression.
NATURAL LEATHER MARKS
Leather is a natural product. The skin of an animal is affected by the climatic conditions under which it lives. Animals will in the course of their lifetimes receive sores, scratches, wrinkles, stretch marks, insect bites or other things which cause marks on the skin. The leather can also have colour and structure differences as a result from atural unevenness of the skin.These are factors which give leather its natural, characteristic appearance.
Fords® offers a wide range of quality fabric selections. The criterias for quality are stringent and all fabrics are tested in compliance with international standards. Our fabrics are classified according to Norsk Tekstil standards. Most of our selected fabrics are sealed to be dirt repellent.
IMPORTANT ADVICE FOR MAINTENANCE
OF FURNITURE FABRICS
Dirt and dust left in the fabric will lead to the breakdown of fibres and contribute significantly to shortening the fabric’s lifecycle.
BASIC CLEANING
A foam cleanser is recommended. Test on a concealed area of the furniture first. Contact your Fjords® dealer for instructions.
STAIN REMOVAL
It is important to remove dirt/stains as quickly as possible. Contact your Fjords® dealer if a stain occurs which you are uncertain as to how to remove.
CHECK COLOUR RESISTANCE
For basic cleaning and stain removal, always check first to see if the colour type within the fabric will tolerate the product you are going to use. Do a spot test on a concealed area of the furniture, let it dry and check the result.
SOME RULES OF CAUTION
Proper furniture placement is recommended – avoid direct sunlight and bright reflections. Intense light can weaken the fibres, causing the fabric colour to fade. Clothing with sharp details, rough seams, rivets and belts with metal fittings intensify wear and can pull out threads. Jeans, particularly when new, can cause discolouring. Pets should not be allowed on the furniture. Ask your Fjords® dealer about a maintenance product.
Adriatic Delivery Conditions
- I accept all responsibility that the furniture I have purchased from Adriatic Furniture can be delivered and put into place through a normal delivery process.
- I agree that the nominated delivery address has sufficient access so that the product can be delivered safely by the subcontracting delivery team.
- I agree to accept all responsibility that my furniture will fit into the room for which it is intended for use in.
- All original packaging and wrapping will be left at the delivery address, and it is the customers responsibility to dispose of ethically and safely.
- If a specialised service is required to uplift any product/s through an unconventional means*, the cost to do so will be at the risk and cost of the customer.
- Any challenges encountered on the day of delivery could result in additional fees or require product/s to be re-delivered another day which will incur further delivery charges.
- I agree to accept any additional charges for where furniture needs to be disassembled and reassembled in order to access delivery to the residence.
