Materials and maintenance
Materials and maintenance
ALUMINUM
Aluminum’s malleability makes it the material of choice for MUUTO products
that are both highly detailed and very strong. The result is a collection
of robust items with a light and airy feel to them. Our aluminum products
are painted with a highly durable powder coating that provides protection
from scratches and surface cracks.
Clean the aluminum on a regular basis using a clean and damp cloth with
a mild solution of detergent. Remove stains using a mild mixture of water
and detergent.
TEXTILES
MUUTO uses high quality textiles supplied by Kvadrat and Arve that
are selected as the perfect match to each individual product’s design
requirement for material and color. The range of textile materials found in
the MUUTO collection have different requirements for cleaning and care.
Please see the ‘textile section' pp. 104-107 in this catalogue where the
cleaning and care instructions for all standard textiles are described.
LEATHER
MUUTO leather products are upholstered using anilin Silk leather from Camo
Leathers or a more enduring semi-anilin Elmosoft leather,from Elmo which
we recommend for public environments. On the anilin leather, the natural
features of the animal hide are shown and may result in small color and
surface variations between products. The surface of this leather is either
minimally treated or untreated which preserves its natural look and ensures
that the leather has a soft and warm feel to it. Anilin leather can be expected
to darken with time. It is recommended that anilin leather furniture is not be
placed in direct sunlight or in air conditioned rooms, as the leather does not
tolerate dry air or sunlight well, Clean the leather with a dry cloth regularly.
Treat the leather at least four times a year using only special leather treatment
products for anilin leather.
POLYMER FELT
Polymer felt is a special composite material made with two ingredients; PET
and polyester. PET is an environmentally friendly material partially made from
recycled plastic bottles that is very shape stable. Polyester is a very hard-
wearing material that keeps its Color and structure.
Clean the polymer felt by vacuuming it on a regularly basis. Remove stains
with a clean and damp cloth.
COTTON
MUUTO throws are made from 100% cotton. The cotton is dyed and then
woven by hand. Cotton is a natural material that is strong and hardwearing
but also very easy to keep clean and attractive. Our cotton products are
machine washable at 30 degrees Celsius. Wash separately to prevent Color
changes.
WOOL
MUUTO rugs are made from 100% New Zealand wool, a high quality natural
material that makes cleaning and maintenance easier. The wool rugs are
woven by hand. For regular cleaning, vacuum the wool rugs. Clean stains
instantly with sparkling water.
OAK
Oak wood is a traditional Scandinavian material, with resistance to outside
factors such as water and fungus making it ideal for use in furniture de-
signed to keep its beauty over many years.
MUUTO products with an oiled oak veneer should be cleaned on a regular
basis using a clean and damp cloth. Remove stains using a mild mixture of
water and detergent. Products with solid oak planks in particular when used
for table tops, should also be kept clean using a damp cloth on a regular
basis and stains should be removed using a mild mixture of water and deter-
gent. For long term care, it is recommended that oak table tops should be
treated 2-3 times a year with special oak wood oil that assists with making
the wood resistant to stains and fluids.
ASH
Like oak, ash wood is another key material in the Scandinavian furniture
tradition. At MUUTO, naturally bright oiled ash wood is used in products to
bring lighter Colored wood into the collection. It is also used for all of our Col-
ored furniture products, being easily carved, shaped and an excellent surface
for lacquering that helps to ensure vibrant Colors that last.
Color lacquered and oiled ash wood should be cleaned on a regular basis
using a damp and clean cloth. Remove stains using a mild mixture of water
and detergent. Avoid contact with sharp objects as these can leave scratch-
es in the wood and lacquer.
WOOD FIBER & PLASTIC COMPOSITE
An innovative wood and plastic bio-composite material was specially
developed for MUUTO’s Fiber chair. The use of up to 25% Swedish pine
wood fibers and Norwegian spruce fibers in the chair’s shells endows it with
a uniquely warm matt texture that breaks up the sleek surface of the plastic.
As the wood fibers are a natural material, small variations in the color of the
final product may occur. For regular cleaning, use a damp and clean cloth.
Remove stains using a mild mixture of water and detergent.
LAMINATE
The laminate selected for MUUTO products is partly made from melamine
resin, one of the hardest synthetically produced organic materials, and
makes the surface highly resistant towards scratches and wear and tear.
For regular cleaning and general care, clean the laminate with a damp and
clean cloth. Remove stains using a mild mixture of water and detergent.
LINOLEUM
Linoleum is made of a mixture of raw materials including linseed oil, wood
flour and resin. The result is a silky matt look and feel that adds a tactile
dimension to the surface of a table top.
The linoleum can be cleaned on a regular basis with a damp and clean cloth.
Remove stains using a mild mixture of water and detergent. It is recommend-
ed to use a linoleum polish on the surface of the product 2-3 times a year.
STEEL
The steel used in MUUTO products come from a Swedish steel supplier
that exclusively uses locally sourced and worked steel. The steel is either
painted with a powder coating or chrome plated. We use a special powder
coating that is highly scratch and wear resistant. The chrome quality is a
chrome 3 variant, which is robust and stainless. Clean both powder coated
and chrome steel on a regular basis using a clean and damp cloth. Remove
stains using a mild mixture of water and detergent.
MATERIALS AND
MAINTENANCE
At Muuto, we take a great deal of time and care to
produce items that are made to last. By following a few
simple care procedures, you can help ensure that your
design piece stays in good condition for years to come.
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