Cleaning & Care Instructions

Mess is part of the deal. You can’t always protect your children’s furniture from finger paint, spaghetti, crayons, and the beautiful chaos of daily life. However, with the proper care and maintenance, you can make your furniture last, giving you more years to create childhood memories together. 

 

General Care Guide

Keep these universal rules in mind for all Kids by Design pieces: 

  • Do not allow water or liquids to pool on surfaces, as it can cause damage.  
  • Wipe up spills immediately to prevent deep stains. 
  • Keep cleaners and liquids away from edges and joints. Moisture can seep under the surface, weaken the adhesive, and cause permanent warping. 

 

Care By Material Type 

Solid Hardwood & Timber

Hardwood timber is durable, unique, and brings a natural warmth to a child’s room. Routine care keeps this beautiful wood looking its best day in and day out. 

  • Dusting: Dust regularly with a dry microfiber cloth, always moving in the direction of the wood grain to protect the natural pattern. 
  • Routine Cleaning: Wipe down with a soft, lint-free cloth that is damp to the touch (almost entirely dry). You may want to use commercially available cleaning products specifically designed for solid wood furniture. 
  • Conditioning: Periodically apply a few drops of orange oil to your cleaning cloth to restore the wood’s natural luster.  
  • What to avoid: Select products that clean or disinfect without adding wax. Avoid wax-based cleaners entirely; they build up over time and create a sticky layer that requires harsh stripping to remove. 

Wood Veneer 

Wood veneer combines a real hardwood outer layer with a lighter, sturdy core. It’s a practical alternative to solid hardwood; lightweight and simple to clean. 

  • Dusting: Dust furniture with a soft cloth; preferably one that is microfiber/ lint free.  
  • Deep cleaning: Use a soft cloth sparingly dipped in soapy washing-up liquid, use minimal water.  
  • Drying: Take care not to soak the surface or leave cleaning solution to pool. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 

Perspex & Mirrors  

Our children’s mirror range, as well as the perspex used in our easels, home corner kitchens, and storage cabinets, require a gentle touch to keep fingerprints and grease away without leaving marks. 

  • Clean with cold water to which a little detergent has been added; use a soft, microfiber non-linting cloth or sponge.  
    • Allow the surface to air-dry. Do not rub dry as this may scratch the surface.  

Melamine/Laminate Tops 

Our non-porous laminate table tops are exceptionally strong, hygienic, and purpose-built for everyday wear and tear. 

  • Daily cleaning: Wipe surfaces in a circular motion using a dampened sponge or washcloth. Dry the surface thoroughly to remove all remaining moisture.  
  • Deep cleaning: Use a commercially available melamine cleaner, or mix warm water with a few drops of mild dish soap in a spray bottle. Spray the surface, wipe with a cloth, rinse with a clean damp cloth, and dry completely with a separate towel. 

    *Avoid abrasive products like scouring pads or powder, they scratch the surface and make future stains more likely.
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Outdoor Furniture    

Our children’s mirror range, as well as the perspex used in our easels, home corner kitchens, and storage cabinets, require a gentle touch to keep fingerprints and grease away without leaving marks. 

  • Clean with cold water to which a little detergent has been added; use a soft, microfiber non-linting cloth or sponge.  
    • Allow the surface to air-dry. Do not rub dry as this may scratch the surface.  

Outdoor Furniture    

Our children’s mirror range, as well as the perspex used in our easels, home corner kitchens, and storage cabinets, require a gentle touch to keep fingerprints and grease away without leaving marks. 

  • Clean with cold water to which a little detergent has been added; use a soft, microfiber non-linting cloth or sponge.  
    • Allow the surface to air-dry. Do not rub dry as this may scratch the surface.  

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