Care Instruction

Name: PGT-Reclaimed Australia
Address: 3 - 247 Bayview Street, Runaway Bay, Queensland, 4216, Australia
Telephone: +61 7 5529 5880

People who take care choosing their furniture want to do everything they can to care for the pieces that they choose in order to be able to enjoy them to their full and in order to ensure they last for generations.

We want to help customers keep their furniture looking as beautiful as it did on the day they first fell in love with it.

The first stage of care takes place during the assembly process. It is important, for instance, always to lift furniture when moving it rather than dragging it and putting unnecessary stress on the legs and joints.
We recommend that each piece is assembled and installed by at least two people, who can ensure that the units are squared up so that doors and drawers open and close smoothly.
Nuts and bolts inevitably work loose over time, so in order to maintain the strength and shape of the furniture it is wise to re-tighten them when required.
Any item containing glass needs particularly careful handling and damaged glass can sometimes spontaneously shatter if it is later subjected to stress or extremes of temperature. It is important not to drop items containing glass during the assembly process, and also to always close glass doors with care.

It is important to adjust the fifth leg under the large cabinets, dressers and buffets until it touches the floor, in order to provide extra support and prevent any bowing that might later cause difficulty with the opening and closing of drawers.
Drawers should be in balance when opened or closed and it is always a good idea to use two hands and both handles when operating the wider ones.

The worst thing for a proud new owner is to have a finish marked by a carelessly placed cup or glass. We recommend that mats or coasters are always slipped under plates, cups and glasses, whether they are hot or cold.
To ensure a spotless finish it is good to wipe over the insides of all wardrobes and drawers with a soft, damp, lint free cloth, and then again with a dry lint free cloth.
It is also advisable to wipe up spillages on surfaces immediately with a soft, dry cloth in order to avoid marks or stains, and the same with cushions.

People love to decorate their homes with candles in order to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It is always a good idea to ensure that the hot wax does not fall onto the surface of tables since removing it can cause damage.
Hot cooking oil can also damage a wooden surface, so special care needs to be taken in kitchens.
If you are pressing on a wooden surface in order to write something, a useful tip is to place a mat of some sort underneath the paper in order to avoid the pen leaving unsightly indentations.

Cleaning our furniture is simple and easy. All you need to do is brush off loose dirt and then wipe over the surface with a damp cloth. If you spill food, mix a small amount of dish washing liquid with water, dip the cloth in and then give it a good squeeze to remove most of the water. Wipe over the table and then use a clean cloth to dry it.
A great deal of research has gone into creating the best finishes possible for our furniture and using any acetone, solvents, bleaching agents or silicon born products may cause damage to the final effect.

It is often tempting to tip back on two legs when sitting in a chair. Not only does this risk the sitter falling backwards and hurting themselves, it also puts great stress on the chair’s joints.
Just as it is important to always lift items while assembling them, they also need to be handled respectfully when being used. It is never a good idea to drag tables or cabinets, and chairs should not be slid when people are sitting on them as it places undue stress on the legs and joints.

We all love our pets, but we have to be aware that if they are allowed to jump on the furniture they may cause extra wear and damage.
Direct sunlight pouring into a room can be very pleasant, but it can also cause finishes to change colour if allowed to fall directly onto furniture.
It is also wise not to expose wooden furniture to unnecessary extremes of temperature by placing it close to radiators, AC units and open fires.

In some climates it is important to fumigate houses regularly in order to prevent insects from causing damage to wood and soft furnishings.
Most of these suggestions are just common sense and by following these simple steps you will be able to enjoy your furniture for many generations, confident that it will look as good in fifty years as it does on the day you bought it.

The first stage of care takes place during the assembly process. It is important, for instance, always to lift furniture when moving it rather than dragging it and putting unnecessary stress on the legs and joints.
We recommend that each piece is assembled and installed by at least two people, who can ensure that the units are squared up so that doors and drawers open and close smoothly.
Nuts and bolts inevitably work loose over time, so in order to maintain the strength and shape of the furniture it is wise to re-tighten them when required.
Any item containing glass needs particularly careful handling and damaged glass can sometimes spontaneously shatter if it is later subjected to stress or extremes of temperature. It is important not to drop items containing glass during the assembly process, and also to always close glass doors with care.

It is important to adjust the fifth leg under the large cabinets, dressers and buffets until it touches the floor, in order to provide extra support and prevent any bowing that might later cause difficulty with the opening and closing of drawers.
Drawers should be in balance when opened or closed and it is always a good idea to use two hands and both handles when operating the wider ones.

The worst thing for a proud new owner is to have a finish marked by a carelessly placed cup or glass. We recommend that mats or coasters are always slipped under plates, cups and glasses, whether they are hot or cold.
To ensure a spotless finish it is good to wipe over the insides of all wardrobes and drawers with a soft, damp, lint free cloth, and then again with a dry lint free cloth.
It is also advisable to wipe up spillages on surfaces immediately with a soft, dry cloth in order to avoid marks or stains, and the same with cushions.

People love to decorate their homes with candles in order to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It is always a good idea to ensure that the hot wax does not fall onto the surface of tables since removing it can cause damage.
Hot cooking oil can also damage a wooden surface, so special care needs to be taken in kitchens.
If you are pressing on a wooden surface in order to write something, a useful tip is to place a mat of some sort underneath the paper in order to avoid the pen leaving unsightly indentations.

Cleaning our furniture is simple and easy. All you need to do is brush off loose dirt and then wipe over the surface with a damp cloth. If you spill food, mix a small amount of dish washing liquid with water, dip the cloth in and then give it a good squeeze to remove most of the water. Wipe over the table and then use a clean cloth to dry it.
A great deal of research has gone into creating the best finishes possible for our furniture and using any acetone, solvents, bleaching agents or silicon born products may cause damage to the final effect.

It is often tempting to tip back on two legs when sitting in a chair. Not only does this risk the sitter falling backwards and hurting themselves, it also puts great stress on the chair’s joints.
Just as it is important to always lift items while assembling them, they also need to be handled respectfully when being used. It is never a good idea to drag tables or cabinets, and chairs should not be slid when people are sitting on them as it places undue stress on the legs and joints.

We all love our pets, but we have to be aware that if they are allowed to jump on the furniture they may cause extra wear and damage.
Direct sunlight pouring into a room can be very pleasant, but it can also cause finishes to change colour if allowed to fall directly onto furniture.
It is also wise not to expose wooden furniture to unnecessary extremes of temperature by placing it close to radiators, AC units and open fires.

In some climates it is important to fumigate houses regularly in order to prevent insects from causing damage to wood and soft furnishings.
Most of these suggestions are just common sense and by following these simple steps you will be able to enjoy your furniture for many generations, confident that it will look as good in fifty years as it does on the day you bought it.