Timber Maintenance Instructions

 The wood used to create your unique piece of bespoke timber furniture needs to be cared for to ensure that it stays looking beautiful for many years to come.

The wood used to create your timber furniture and vanity needs to be cared for to ensure that it stays beautiful for many years to come. The Osmo finish needs to be maintained with the Liquid Wax Cleaner to ensure that the surface remains water-resistant and the timber can compensate for environmental changes such as heating, air conditioning, humidity and direct sunlight. The care and attention shown to your furniture will be rewarded with both longevity and the development of a lovely patina. The maintenance instructions as described here are for a timber dining table, wooden bathroom vanity or kitchen bench top as these require the highest amount of care. The top up application of the wax for other items such as beds or bookcases is required much less frequently.

What you must do….

To maintain your warranty, the wood on your timber furniture must be cared for correctly.

• The only product that is safe to clean the surface of your Osmo polyx finished furniture is the Osmo Spray Cleaner.

• The Osmo furniture finish must be topped up to protect the timber from stains and environmental damage. For indoor furniture, this product is the Liquid Wax Cleaner. For outdoor furniture, this is reapplying the Osmo UV Protection Oil finish. More details on these products and how-to instructions are supplied below.

What to avoid….

• In the first 28 days after the initial application of the finish, it is advised to take extra special care of the surface whilst it cures. This especially applies to surfaces that come into contact with liquid and food. Avoid spills where possible and clean them up quickly.

• Don't use off the shelf detergents or spray cleaners on the timber surface as the majority of products in the market these days are too harsh.

• Too much care and attention can be detrimental to the timber finish so please don't use the wax product more often than described here. 

• Spills should be cleaned as soon as possible using a damp cloth and wiped dry.

• Avoid placing very hot items on the surface.  Mugs and plates are fine but pots, casserole dishes, hair straighteners etc placed directly on the surface can burn the timber. 

• Don't scrub the surface with an abrasive cloth as this can damage the timber and the finish.

• Avoid contact with acidic liquids such as vinegar or lemon juice. 

• Avoid soap or a liquid hand soap bottle sitting directly on the surface of your timber vanity or bench top.

• Avoid oils being left on the timber surface of your dining table such as bottles of olive oil.

• Avoid oil-based moisturiser bottles sitting directly on the surface of your timber vanity or wooden kitchen bench tops.

Maintenance of timber vanities, indoor furniture and benchtops

Osmo Liquid Wax Cleaner › Use this product to top up the Polyx Osmo finish used on your Bombora furniture and timber vanity. This is needed to keep the finish resistant to water, stains and environmental impacts.

Osmo Spray Cleaner › Use this as your everyday cleaning product for your timber vanity, kitchen bench tops and furniture. This will gently clean the surface without removing the oils and waxes of the finish that protect the wood.

Osmo Maintenance Kit › A combo product of all you need to maintain your timber furniture and vanity. Includes option for timber vanities with a stone top.

Stone Ambassador Cream Cleanser › Use this to remove stubborn stains on the stone bench tops of your timber vanity.

Osmo Wash and Care Concentrate › Top up your Osmo Spray cleaner with this concentrate

How to apply the Osmo Liquid Wax Cleaner

The Osmo Liquid Wax Cleaner product tops up the finish on the timber to ensure that the wood stays stain-resistant and resilient to environmental effects. We advise reapplying every 3-6 months on high-use surfaces such as dining tables, timber vanities and kitchen bench tops. The timber will start to become lacklustre when a top-up application is required.

• Ensure the surface is clean, dry and without dust. We only recommend cleaning the surface with the Osmo Spray Cleaner product.

• Apply a thin coat of the Liquid Wax Cleaner with a lint free cloth along the line of the grain.

• Allow 30-40 minutes for the wax to absorb into the surface of your furniture before use.

Maintenance of outdoor furniture and solid timber doors

Osmo Spray Cleaner › Use this as your everyday cleaning product for your outdoor dining table. This will gently clean the surface without removing the oils and waxes of the finish that protect the wood.

Osmo UV Protection oil › Use this product to top up the finish on your outdoor furniture and timber door. This will protect the timber from stains, water as well as UV bleaching. It is recommended to reapply every 3 - 6 months depending on the level of usage and degree of UV exposure.

How to apply Osmo UV protection oil

1. Clean the surface -  Napisan can be used to give the surface a good clean. Firstly spray down the surface with a high pressure cleaner to remove the worst of the dust and dirt. Mix up a cap full of napisan in a litre of water and brush onto the surface. Use a high pressure cleaner to rinse off the product.  It is suggested to avoid sanding the surface if possible as this tends to push the dirt into the grain rather than removing it. 

2. Allow to dry - Ensure that the surface has been allowed to fully dry, this may take up to 2 days in cold cloudy weather. 

3. Apply finish - Use a quality small microfibre roller to apply the UV protector oil in the direction of the grain.   

4. Allow to dry - The product should be dry in 12 hours.