Oil Treated Surfaces
An oil-treated piece of furniture has had a natural treatment at the Skovby facility, giving a matte and natural wood appearance. Oil treatment enhances the natural variations in wood grain structure. Just as various parts of an item will absorb the oil differently, they may also dry out at a different pace, giving the surface an uneven appearance. Drying is natural and expected. Additional oil treatment will even out its look. In some circumstances, it may be necessary to oil before use. If you are unsure, please get in touch with Hansen Interiors directly.
We recommend
Natural or
White Oil from the Skovby Care Collection to maintain oil-treated veneers and solid furniture. Based on your environment, solid and veneer surfaces should be re-oiled at least once yearly. Click on the Natural and White Oil links at the top of this paragraph for detailed application and instructions on how to oil your surfaces.
Lacquered Surfaces
For daily cleaning, wipe the furniture with a clean cloth well wrung out in lukewarm water - if necessary, add a couple of drops of uncolored dish detergent to a quart-sized glass of water (roughly the size of a pint glass). Follow this up by wiping the surface with a clean, dry cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners such as scouring powders or creams.
A professional workshop should only carry out repairs. Please
get in touch with Hansen Interiors before making any decisions that may damage your surface. We are here to help.
Laminate Surfaces
For daily cleaning of a laminate tabletop, we recommend wiping it with a cloth firmly wrung out in lukewarm water. Afterward, wipe the surface with a clean, dry cloth. You can use a soft dish detergent if the surface needs a more thorough cleaning. Wipe it afterward with a clean, moist cloth and a clean, dry cloth. Do not use scouring powder or nylon sponges, as these can matte or scratch the laminate.
Deeper Cleaning on Laminate Surfaces
Clean the surface with a fat-dissolving cleaning agent that does not contain abrasives. Remove the cleaning agent with a cloth firmly wrung out in clean water to avoid any solution discoloring the surface. Finally, wipe the table with a clean, dry cloth. Avoid moisture and potent cleaning agents on wooden edges. Wipe wood edges with a clean cloth, firmly wrung out in clean water. Wipe dry with a clean cloth.
Stains and Damages on Laminate Surfaces
Fat, oil, pen marks, etc., will remove with acetone, thinner, or benzene (we are still talking about laminate surfaces - please do not apply these products on any wood surface!). Then clean with a cloth firmly wrung in clean water. Wipe the surface dry with a cloth.
Never use acidic detergents, wax, or furniture polish, as these may cause permanent discoloration. Do not use solvents on the wooden edges of a high-pressure laminate (HPL) surface.
FENIX Nano Surfaces
Besides easy maintenance advantages outlined above, colored FENIX NTM nano laminate possesses a quality that can heal micro scratches using a melamine foam sponge (i.e., Magic Eraser) due to its thermal features. Removing scratches in a Nano Laminate Surface can also be achieved using an iron and a dampened paper towel by steaming the surface. Please get in touch with Hansen Interiors for questions regarding your laminate surface before making an unknown decision.