Product Cleaning and Maintenance Care
The best spaces manifest quality in proportion and material—from colorful textiles, soft felts and leathers to wood, laminates and engineered polymers. Materials like these evoke simplicity and balance, coexisting with furniture to achieve PK Werks ideal—the spirit of “total design.” Our extensive range of materials and dedication to quality can complete your space, whether raw or refined.
This product cleaning and maintenance care guide refers to the entire constellation of PK Werks products.
Furniture that is comprised of multiple materials may require multiple cleaning and maintenance protocols. Refer to this guide for how to clean and maintain each surface.
Soft Finishes
Textiles / Fabrics
The following procedure should be used with all cleaning agents. A clean, white cloth dampened with the recommended cleaning agent should be used in an inconspicuous place to test for colorfastness. Optimum cleaning will be achieved by not over-wetting the cloth and by turning it frequently to keep it clean. Rings can be avoided by working from the outer edge of the spot toward the center. This process should be repeated until the spot is removed or there is no further transfer to the cloth. To treat soiled/non-oil base stains, apply foam or powder upholstery cleaner. Test hidden area for colorfastness. To treat grease/oil base stains, apply a commercial solvent such as Bestine or Blue Lustre. Test a hidden area.
Leather
Full grain, aniline leather requires little care. Do not use hard cleaners or substances such as wax or mink oils. A periodic wipe with a damp cloth is a sufficient mean of cleaning under normal conditions.
For finished leathers, cowhides, and belting leathers, maintain by wiping with a cool, damp cloth. For scratches, use liquid shoe polish and buff when dry. For tougher soiling, use a pH balanced soap on cloth and rinse.
For naked leathers, wipe entire surface with a soft cloth and cool water. Do not spot-rub.
For grain sueded leathers, remove general soil with a suede cleaning block.
Wool Felt
Vacuum with a clean, soft brush, and clean with water and mild detergent. A chemical spot remover may be used. Always test any cleaning method first in an inconspicuous area. There are many solvent-based spot removers available. Although they are not recommended except in the case of emergency, the best choices for wool felt are dry cleaning fluids. Blot the stained area with a clean cloth soaked in dry cleaning fluid, then blot with a clean cloth until dry.
Powder Coated and Plated Metal
In general, all metal surfaces should be cleaned with a mild, non-abrasive cleaner and soft cloth. For regular cleaning of metal surfaces, use a solution of mild, non-abrasive soap and warm water. Never use abrasives and chemical cleaners. Always test a small area prior to cleaning. Remove stubborn stains with Soft Scrub. Remove stubborn stains and light scratches from painted metal surfaces by rubbing with a mild abrasive cleaner like Softscrub, Comet, or Ajax. Never use harsh abrasives or steel wool.
For polished aluminum, clean with Windex, Fantastik, or other non-abrasive cleaning solutions. Coat with a hard paste wax semi-annually to maintain luster and prevent discoloration.
For anodized aluminum, clean with mild soaps, detergents, or other non-abrasive cleaning agents. Apply paste wax or DuPont non-abrasive car polish #7 twice a year to prevent oxidation. For stubborn stains or discolorations, apply navel jelly aluminum cleaner.
For copper surfaces, polish using a soft cloth and metal polish cream. Do not use harsh abrasive or steel wool.
Bronze and brass surfaces are best cleaned with a damp cloth, buffed, and dried. Non-abrasive cleaners like Windex, Fantastik, and Brass Polish may be used. Metal cleaners should not be used on brass and bronze parts. For stubborn stains, a mild solution of soap and water may be utilized.
For discoloration on polished brass, coat with hard plastic wax periodically to prevent oxidation. For scratches and discoloration on bronze, rub lightly with a fine steel wool (#0000) to restore luster; touch-up with clear lacquer to prevent oxidation.
On chromes, stainless steel, and nickel, use non-abrasive spray glass cleaner for day to day care. For small scratches on stainless steel, rub with a mild abrasive or Dutch cleanser such as Comet or Ajax in the direction of the grain. Apply a coat of auto wax to maintain beauty. For scratches and discoloration on nickel, rub lightly with a fine steel wool (#0000) to restore luster. Touch-up with clear lacquer to prevent oxidation. To maintain chrome, apply coat of hard paste wax to protect against moisture.
Vinyl
Clean frequently with a mild detergent and water. Use leather or plastic cleaners for unusually heavy use. Do not use solvents such as gasoline because plastic surface will gum and deteriorate.
Solid Surfacing
Solid Surfacing may be cleaned with a damp cloth and ordinary soap, household liquid detergent, household chlorine bleach, or (for matte finish) a powdered cleanser. Strong acid or alkaline drain cleaners and oven cleaners will damage the surface.
Stubborn stains or unusual damage can be repaired with Scotch Brite® pad #7448 or 320-360 grit sandpaper. Severe damage can often be repaired by sanding with 120 grit sandpaper and then following with 220 grit paper. For matte finish, follow sanding with a Scotch Brite® pad #7447 (or equivalent) to match gloss level of sanded area to the surrounding area. Plastic or counter cleaner polishes will enhance the appearance.
