Although our leather care products are great to moisturise, soften and repel spillages on your handbag, they don’t seal or waterproof it.
Leather needs to be allowed to breath to remain soft and supple. Products that are too waxy or contain waterproofing agents, sit on the top layer of the leather, preventing it from breathing. Those products also dry out your leather, which may lead to cracking.
If your wooden furniture has been painted or white washed, it still requires some care.
Many timber furnishings and surfaces have been treated with paints and other dyes, such as a white wash finish. Be careful when applying oils or polishes to these types of timber surfaces as they may change the characteristic, artificial colour and factory finish of the furniture. Instead, a damp clean cloth will do the trick on these surfaces.
Leather furniture is expensive so it’s important that you care for it and maintain its soft and luxurious feeling.
Only use safe ingredients that will naturally protect the top and lower layers of leather, ensuring the leather maintains its original natural look, feel and durability.
Yes. Oakwood Leather Furniture Care products are suitable for use on vinyl surfaces.
Regular application of Oakwood Leather Hydrating Conditioning Cream will help prevent leather from discolouration and fading, which are typically associated with regular wear and tear.
Keeping your lounge away from direct sunlight and home heaters will also prevent loss of colour.
The secret to preventing and removing mould growth, is to regularly clean and condition your leather.
Regular maintenance using the Oakwood Complete Care System, will remove existing mould and prevent further growth. Leather also needs to be kept in a well ventilated, moisture-free environment to prevent the growth of mould spores.
We recommend Deep Cleaning and Conditioning with Oakwood specialised furniture care products at least once a month.
You can then use our Oakwood Everyday Leather Wipes for ‘in between’ cleans or cleaning up a spill. This will ensure your leather is preserved for the long run.
It is recommended that you use our leather conditioner to moisturise and hydrate the surface you just cleaned.
This will provide on-going protection against drying, cracking and ageing.
For streak free windows and mirrors, white vinegar is your secret weapon
Windows and mirrors can be hard to clean. A simple trick to achieve streak-free shine is to mix white vinegar and water in equal quantities in a spray bottle. Spray your windows and mirrors with the mixture and dry it with crumpled up newspapers.
Nobody likes a dirty microwave with baked on food scraps everywhere. It smells and is not hygienic at all. So what is a natural way to quickly clean your microwave?
To clean your microwave, just put a bowl of water with a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar in there and run it for two minutes. The steam helps loosen gunk and makes wiping out the microwave easier.