Finish

Unless otherwise specified, Heal’s wood furniture is usually finished in a durable clear matt lacquer. This provides an easy to care for durable finish that doesn’t compromise the natural beauty of the wood grain. Some of our oak furniture has an oiled finish – please see oiled oak care guide below.

Care

Solid woods, which are used in the making of Heal's furniture, may expand and skrink with differences in temperature and humidity. Take care not place your furniture next to radiators or anywhere subject to any excessive changes in temperature or moisture content.

We recommend that all kitchenware and beverages should be placed on mats and any spillages should be wiped up immediately.

Cleaning

To clean the wood finish, wipe with a damp cloth and buff with a dry cloth. In the event of more stubborn marks, then a solution of mild detergent should be used on the cloth.

Silicone based polishes should not be used on the wood as they will build up and leave a sticky residue on the surface.

Finish

Heal’s furniture comes in either a Lacquered or oiled finish. The oil finish is applied by hand and enhances the open grained appearance of the wood and gives a slightly darker matt finish than lacquer, giving it more of a ‘rustic’ appearance. Oiled oak will retain a matt appearance over time.

Heal's oiled oak furniture is finished with an eco-friendly Linseed based oil.

Care

The furniture will already have been oiled but it is recommended that you apply on a regular basis – table surfaces perhaps every 2-3 months. Please read and follow the instructions in the care pack carefully. If you do so, there should be no reason why your furniture should not retain its original appearance and performance characteristics.

Please note that these pieces of furniture are made entirely out of solid wood and it should always be remembered that they should not be exposed directly to excesses of heat or moisture. For instance, do not place them immediately adjacent to radiators or, in the event of spillage, please wipe up all liquids as soon as possible before the liquid soaks into the wood.

Cleaning

Never use spray polishes. In order to clean the table, simply wipe down with a soft, very lightly moistened cloth to remove any dust or light spillages. In case of stubborn marks, then a solution of mild detergent should be used on the cloth. In the event of severe spillages or marks then the surface could be sanded and re-oiled. However it is recommended that you consult our customer services department or a professional furniture restorer before doing so.

N.B. Never place very hot items (e.g. casserole dish straight from the oven), directly onto the table without using a heat resistant mat or trivet.