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Simple care is needed for the maintenance of
Kartell products to retain the original features of
the materials.
PLASTIC MATERIALS
Cleaning. Use a soft damp cloth with soap or
a liquid detergent, preferably diluted with water.
The use of the following substances must abso-
lutely be avoided: acetone, trichloroethylene,
ethyl alcohol or detergents containing even
small quantities of these substances which cause
irreparable damage to the plastic of which the
products are made.
We recommend always using a damp cloth to
prevent plastic surfaces from becoming charged
with static electricity which attracts dust. Also
avoid abrasive solvents, cleaning powders and
creams, steel wool or rough sponge cloths.
Use. Do not drag objects across the plastic
surface, even if it has a scratch resistant finish,
since sharp objects can damage the plastic just
as they would damage wood or metal. Do not
place very hot plates or pots directly on the sur-
face, but always use a cloth or trivet.
WOOD
Cleaning. As with plastic surfaces, use a
soft damp cloth. Do not use alcohol or other
spot-removers. For a deeper cleaning use a
little non-abrasive liquid detergent and wipe
in the direction of the wood grain. Dry the sur-
face well with a soft cloth. Never use acetone,
trichloroethylene or ammonia.
Use. Moisture in wood can cause swelling
which is normal in a natural material. Our
woods hold up well under normal temperature
and humidity conditions. Slight color variations
from one piece of wood to another are normal
and these tend to disappear with time. Wood
can change color over time. To delay this, it is
best to avoid placing it in direct sunlight.
METALS
Cleaning. Normal dirt on either painted
or plain metallic steel or aluminium surfac-
es must be removed with soap and water
(preferably hot) and neutral liquid detergent;
dry with a soft cloth or with a chamois cloth.
Never use cleaning powders, abrasive or
steel wool pads, which can cause scratching,
or liquid detergents that contain chlorine or its
derivatives such as bleach or muriatic acid.
Use. Avoid spilling grapefruit juice, cola, salt
and coffee on metal surfaces. These can cause
indelible stains. To remove black marks on alu-
miniuum chair legs, products especially made
for steel finshes or non-abrasive car polishes are
recommended.
FABRIC COVER
Kartell uses different kinds of covers, for each
one you may find the appropriate cleaning and
usage instructions within the instruction card
enclosed in the packaging.
GRES
Cleaning. For routine surface cleaning, simply
use a damp microfibre cloth.
For more thorough periodical cleaning, use a
neutral liquid detergent with a soft sponge or
microfibre cloth.
Use. Quickly remove any traces of liquids with
the potential to stain (e.g. coffee, tea, red wine),
plus acids or colouring agents, rinsing the sur-
face with water.
Hot pans can be placed directly on the slabs,
however, to preserve the original beauty over
time, we recommend using a trivet.
As ceramic knives can damage the surface, we
recommended using a chopping board.
Avoid knocks on fragile areas such as edges
and corners.
USE AND MAINTENANCE
