Caring for Your Furniture
A child’s nursery or bedroom is their own little world, a space full of their personal and prized possessions. We understand how important their bedroom is to them, which is why we design and build our furniture to ensure lasting quality and durability.
We use only the best and most appropriate materials when creating our designs and we want you to enjoy your Izziwotnot furniture for years to come, so we created these simple tips to help maintain your children’s furniture and its smart appearance.
Natural Wood
All our solid wood frames and veneers are sourced from sustainable and managed forests. Wood is a natural material, having its own unique grain and colouring so variances can be found between pieces of furniture. These are not to be mistaken as flaws, but rather they are the marks of time and life that make that piece of furniture unique to you.
We try to carefully limit knots and position appropriately in the piece of furniture, again knots are natural, occurring when a branch grows from the trunk of the tree and they do not affect the performance of your furniture.
Sunlight and Heat
As wood and timber products are a natural product they are affected by heat, damp or sunlight. Avoid placing your furniture too close to any heat source, do not place near a fire or in front of a radiator.
Direct sunlight can affect the colours of the wood or cause it to fade, even when the item has been finished, so consider this if placing in front of or near a window.
Cleaning your furniture
To maintain the good looks of your furniture we suggest regular dusting with a soft, dry cloth. Your furniture can also be cleaned with a damp cloth, followed by a dry one. Any spillages should be removed immediately, as they may stain or affect the finish.
Never clean your furniture with abrasives, ammonia based, bleach based or spirit type cleaners.
General Care
Take care when handling or moving your furniture. Careless handling can damage your furniture. Do not drag pieces across the floor as it may cause damage to the joints, legs or feet. Always lift into position and lower carefully.
Periodically check all fittings to ensure that none have come loose. Any loose fittings must be tightened using the correct tool.
Caring for Your Fabrics
A child’s world can be greatly enriched by its senses, which is why we carefully select the right materials, qualities and textures for our designs.
We use natural fabrics wherever possible, as they are soft to the touch and breathable, creating a comfortable sleeping environment for your little one. They are also naturally durable and easy to look after. By using the right care for your Izziwotnot products you will ensure that they remain looking as fresh and clean as the day they were bought. Follow these simple tips to make sure they always look their best.
General Advice
Always read care labels or product warnings before buying an item to make sure it is suitable for your particular use. If packaging carries relevant information please keep it somewhere safe and always check you have removed all the tags from the product it self before use.
Laundry
Always wash products according to the care label. Most of our products are machine washable. Make sure you do not exceed the temperature stated on the care label. You may prefer to use lower temperatures for washing to save energy and there are a number of special laundry detergents available for low temperature and cold wash cycles.
As with other laundry items it is recommended to wash dark colours separately when washing your bedding. Do not soak dark or medium coloured fabrics as the colours may run. Do not use bleach.
Like most natural fibres linen or cotton products may shrink a little in the first couple of washes. After washing also avoid tumble-drying for cotton or linen products. These fibres can shrink when exposed to the high temperatures of tumble-drying and it can take away their natural lustre and softness.
Do not iron wadded, quilted products as this can damage the wadding.