Congratulations on purchasing Massimmo furniture.
Fine furniture is an investment worth protecting.  A great deal of care went into making this high-quality product. Proper care and attention help maintain your furniture’s finish and presentation; thus ensuring that it works and looks great year after year.

Caring for Furniture
Caring for furniture is easy if you follow some of Massimmo’s suggested practices.  These recommendations, if exercised judiciously, will extend the lifespan of your furniture.

When dusting or polishing any of the wooden surfaces of your furniture, do ensure you use a moistened cloth.  Dry dusting will promote scratching. Be sure to use a soft, clean cloth that won’t scratch or mar any of these surfaces.  Always test your polishing practices in a small area of your furniture not directly in the line of sight.  Avoid coarse, or scratchy materials, as polishing cloth.  Never use soap and water on furniture. Water can and does penetrate the surface of your wooden furniture, thus raising its grain and promoting other long-lasting damage.

The Enemies of Furniture
Many common problems in furniture care are caused by exposure to a number of harsh environmental elements (not applicable to Outdoor Furniture). If you are aware of these potential trouble, the damage can be mitigated.

Sunlight’s ultraviolet rays can damage and fade any sort of furniture surface, including fabric, leather, plastic and wood (not applicable to Outdoor Furniture). Arrange your furniture out of sunlight wherever possible; sun filtering fabrics used as drapes can reduce intense sunlight hours.

Liquid spills will damage furniture if not removed as quickly as possible. If a spill does occur, immediately blot it gently without rubbing the surface of the furniture. The heat generated from friction occurring when rubbing at a stain can create chemical change in the fabric of your furniture, which can result in unpredictable spotting.

Massimmo builds furniture to look great and last. Your fine upholstery will continue to look good by following the steps presented below.

1. Vacuum or brush lightly using a non-abrasive horsehair brush to reduce dust and grime build-ups. Care should be taken to clean the vacuum head prior to making contact with the cushions, fabric surfaces,etc.
2. Turn your cushions monthly (if design permits).  This prevents the cushion covers from wearing more prominently in one area as well as reducing traveling marks around the cushion edges.
3. Remove dust, dirt and debris from your sofa’s deck on a routine basis.
4. Plump pillows and turn on a regular basis to promote the cushion covers from taking a patterned-based shape.
5. Never remove cushion covers for dry cleaning or washing, even though they may have zippers. The likelihood of restoring your cushions beyond the original look is remote should you remove coverings.
6. Clean spills immediately.
7. Avoid placing newspapers on upholstered furniture to prevent ink from getting on fabric.
8. Do not use solvents, dyes near your upholstered furniture, as these may cause permanent damage to the fabric.
9. Most importantly, contact a professional furniture cleaning service to remove overall soils or stains.

Alcoholic Beverages

1. Mix 1 cup of water with 1 tsp. mild colourless dish detergent.
2. Test a piece of fabric. If the fabric is not adversely affected, proceed.
3. Use a clean cloth to apply the mixture to the stain. Start from the edges and work your way in. Avoid over wetting the area.
4. Blot the stain with a clean, dry, absorbent cloth. Let the fabric dry completely.
5. If the stain remains, try applying the mixture a few more times. If the stain persists, move onto the next step.
6. Mix 2/3 cup of water with 1/3 cup white vinegar.
7. Repeat step 2-4 above.  If the stain remains, try applying the mixture a few more times.

Blood

1. Mix 1 cup of water with 1 tsp. mild colourless dish detergent.
2. Test a piece of fabric. If the fabric is not adversely affected, proceed.
3. Use a clean cloth to apply the mixture to the stain.  Start from the edges and work your way in. Avoid over wetting the area.
4. Blot the stain with a clean, dry, absorbent cloth. Let the fabric dry completely.
5. If the stain remains, try applying the mixture a few more times. If the stain persists, move onto the next step.
6. Mix 1/2 cup water with 1 tsp. ammonia.  Wear protective rubber gloves and work in a well-ventilated area.
7. Repeat step 2-4 above.  If the stain remains, try applying the mixture a few more times.

Candle Wax, Crayons

1. You will start with dry-cleaning fluid, available at grocery and hardware stores.  Wear protective rubber gloves and work in a well-ventilated area.  Do not use when smoking or near an open flame.
2. Test a piece of fabric. If the fabric is not adversely affected, proceed.
3. Use a clean cloth to apply the mixture to the stain.  Start from the edges and work your way in. Avoid over wetting the area.
4. Blot the stain with a clean, dry, absorbent cloth. Let the fabric dry completely.
5. If the stain remains, try applying the mixture a few more times. If the stain persists, move onto the next step.
6. Mix 1 cup of water with 1 tsp. mild colorless dish detergent.
7. Repeat step 2-4 above.  If the stain remains, try applying the mixture a few more times.

Chocolate, Fruit Juices, Soft Drinks

1. Mix 1 cup of water with 1 tsp. mild colourless dish detergent.
2. Test a piece of fabric. If the fabric is not adversely affected, proceed.
3. Use a clean cloth to apply the mixture to the stain.  Start from the edges and work your way in. Avoid over wetting the area.
4. Blot the stain with a clean, dry, absorbent cloth. Let the fabric dry completely.
5. If the stain remains, try applying the mixture a few more times. If the stain persists, move onto the next step.
6. Mix 1/2 cup water with 1 tsp. ammonia.  Wear protective rubber gloves and work in a well-ventilated area.
7. Repeat steps 2-4.  If the stain remains, try applying the mixture a few more times.  If the stain still persists, move onto the next step.
8. 1.Mix 2/3 cup of water with 1/3 cup white vinegar.
9. 1.Repeat steps 2-4.  If the stain remains, try applying the mixture a few more times.

Coffee, Tea

1. Mix 1 cup of water with 1 tsp. mild colourless dish detergent.
2. Test a piece of fabric.  If the fabric is not adversely affected, proceed.
3. Use a clean cloth to apply the mixture to the stain.  Start from the edges and work your way in. Avoid over wetting the area.
4. Blot the stain with a clean, dry, absorbent cloth.  Let the fabric dry completely.
5. If stain remains, try applying the mixture a few more times.  If the stain
   persists, move onto the next step.
6. Mix 2/3 cup of water with 1/3 cup white vinegar.
7. Repeat steps 2-4.  If the stain remains, try applying the mixture a few more times. If the stain still persists, move onto the next step.
8. You’ll start with dry-cleaning fluid, available at grocery and hardware stores. Wear protective rubber gloves and work in a well-ventilated area.  Do not use when smoking or near an open flame.
9. Repeat steps 2-4.  If the stain remains, try applying the mixture a few more times.

Grease, Oil, Water, Unknown Stains

1. You will start with dry-cleaning fluid, available at grocery and hardware stores.  Wear protective rubber gloves and work in a well-ventilated area.  Do not use when smoking or near an open flame.
2. Test a piece of fabric.  If the fabric is not adversely affected, proceed.
3. Use a clean cloth to apply the mixture to the stain.  Start from the edges and work your way in. Avoid over wetting the area.
4. Blot the stain with a clean, dry, absorbent cloth.  Let the fabric dry completely.
5. If stain remains, try applying the mixture a few more times.

Grease, Oil, Water, Unknown Stains

1. You will start with dry-cleaning fluid, available at grocery and hardware stores.  Wear protective rubber gloves and work in a well-ventilated area.  Do not use when smoking or near an open flame.
2. Test a piece of fabric.  If the fabric is not adversely affected, proceed.
3. Use a clean cloth to apply the mixture to the stain.  Start from the edges and work your way in. Avoid over wetting the area.
4. Blot the stain with a clean, dry, absorbent cloth.  Let the fabric dry completely.
5. If stain remains, try applying the mixture a few more times.

Leather is a natural product and requires some care to maintain the natural beauty of the hide. Under normal usage/conditions regular dusting and vacuum cleaning in crevices or bottoms is all that is necessary to clean your furniture.

1. The use of a good leather conditioner is recommended every 6-12 months.
2. For minor spots and spills, wipe up any excess liquid immediately with a clean absorbent cloth or sponge.
3. If necessary, use a lightly moistened soft cloth with clean lukewarm water and let air dry naturally. If water is used, clean the entire area where the spot occurred.
4. Do not use soap or soak the stain heavily with water. This may cause more damage than the stain itself.
5. If the stain persists, it is recommended that the leather be cleaned by a professional leather specialist to avoid any potential damage to the leather.
6. For butter, oil, or grease wipe off excess with a clean dry cloth, and then leave alone as the spot should dissipate into the leather after a short period of time.
7. Do not use saddle soap, cleaning solvents, furniture polish, oils, varnish, abrasive cleaners, detergent soaps or ammonia water.
8. Protect your furniture from sun and direct light like any upholstery material. It can fade to some degree if exposed to the sun.
9. These are recommended or suggested methods of cleaning. Always try any cleaning method in a hidden area first to convince yourself of the results.
10. For minor or slight scratches on the surface, use a chamois or clean fingers to gently buff the scratch. If needed, moisten lightly with distilled water to work scratches out.

When starting to clean your outdoor aluminium furniture, first use plenty of water (a garden hose, for instance) and a soft brush to remove any sand or soil from your products, this will help to prevent the surface from being scratched.

The best way to then clean the aluminium is to use a diluted cleaning solution (1/4 cup mild soap per gallon water) with plenty of water to rinse.

While powder-coated aluminium is strong and durable, it can be stained or damaged in extreme situations. The following actions should be avoided as they cause permanent stains and/or damage to your products:

• DO NOT use aggressive (abrasive) cleaners: These will cause irremovable stains
• PREVENT your products from falling over on your terrace or banging into each other as this can damage the wicker

When starting to clean your out-door furniture, use lots of water (a garden hose, for instance) and a soft brush to remove any sand or soil from your products, this will help to prevent the surface from being scratched.

The best way to then clean the wicker is to use a diluted cleaning solution (1/4 cup mild soap per gallon water) and with plenty of water to rinse.

While wicker is strong and durable, it can be stained or damaged in extreme situations. The following actions should be avoided as they cause permanent stains and/or damage to your products:

• DO NOT use aggressive (abrasive) cleaners: These will cause irremovable stains
• PREVENT the wicker being damaged by sharp objects or sharp shoe or clothing parts (such as buckles)
• PREVENT your products from falling over on your terrace or banging into each other as this can damage the powder coating

Clean the teak with a Teak Cleaner. To slow down the aging process, we recommend you use Teak Oil after cleaning.

Teak Cleaner and Teak Oil are readily available in reputable DIY shops. Always follow the care instruction specified by these wood maintenance products before applying them.

Teak is a porous natural product that is both strong and durable. Naturally, however, it can be stained or damaged in extreme situations. The following actions should be avoided as they cause permanent stains and/or damage to your products:

• DO NOT use aggressive (abrasive) cleaners: These will cause irremovable stains.
• PREVENT the teak from coming into contact with substances that stain.
• DO NOT place hot products (such as tea lights) on the table as these can cause irremovable marks.

One of the best ways to keep Sunproof fabrics looking good and to delay deep or vigorous cleaning is to properly maintain the fabrics.

This can be accomplished by simply brushing off dirt before it becomes embedded in the fabrics, wiping up spills as soon as they occur or spot cleaning soon after stains occur.

General or Light Cleaning

• Brush off any loose dirt
• Prepare a cleaning solution of 2 ounces (1/4 cup) mild soap per gallon of lukewarm water (less than 100°F/38°C)
• Use a sponge or a soft bristle brush to clean
• Allow cleaning solution to soak into fabric
• Rinse thoroughly to remove all soap residue
• Allow fabric to air dry

Spot Cleaning

• Apply a light mist of mild soap and water using a spray bottle
• Work the solution into the stain by lightly scrubbing the area with a sponge or very soft bristle brush
• Rinse thoroughly to remove all soap residue
• Blot excess moisture with a clean, soft towel or sponge
• Wet-vacuum or blot excess water
• Air dry, Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all soap residue is removed

Hand washing for removable Sunproof fabric

• Soak fabric in a solution of 1/4 cup mild soap per gallon of lukewarm water
• Use a sponge or a soft bristle brush as necessary
• Rinse thoroughly to remove all soap residue
• Air dry

Machine washing removable Sunproof fabric

• Machine wash in cold water (less than 100°F/38°C). Depending on wash load size, use normal amounts of mild laundry soap and add 8 ounces (1 cup) of bleach
• Allow fabric to air dry

Heavy cleaning for stubborn stains and mildew
Sunproof fabric does not promote mildew growth, however, mildew may grow on dirt and other foreign substances that are not removed from the fabric. To clean mildew, or other stubborn stains:

• Prepare a solution of 8 ounces (1 cup) of bleach and 2 ounces (1/4 cup) of mild soap per gallon of clean water
• Spray on entire area and allow to soak into the fabric for 15 minutes
• Remove stain with a sponge, clean towel or very soft bristle brush
• Rinse thoroughly to remove all soap residue
• Allow fabric to air dry
• If stain and/or mildew are severe bleach quantities may be increased

Regular vacuuming is most important for rug maintenance.
Area rugs receive a lot of abuse from everyday dust and dirt accumulation. Sand and dirt grind down the pile of rugs and abrade their foundations.

It is best to remove this sand, dirt and grime before it makes its way into the base of the rug, where it will be more difficult to remove. Surface soiling is best lifted by slowly pushing the vacuum a few feet with the nap of the carpet and then slowly reversing direction. In higher traffic or particularly soiled areas of the rug this process may need repetition to be fully effective.

Using a good vacuum with strong airflow and adjustable rotating brushes will remove the greatest volume of particles from the rug. The vacuum should have a good filtration system that will prevent dust from recirculating into the air. Cut Pile rugs are generally well constructed and durable.

A vacuum with a rotating beater bar to agitate the area rug pile and strong suction to remove loose particles is well tolerated by these types of rugs. Without a beater bar, you may only remove surface dirt, but leave embedded soil that can damage rugs through abrasion.  Looped texture rugs should be vacuumed regularly with suction, but can avoid damage by steering clear of vacuums with beater bars.

Vacuuming Frequency
High traffic areas of rugs should be vacuumed daily, or at least every other day. The entire rug should be vacuumed at least twice weekly.

Some Vacuuming Tips
Keep the vacuum's brushes clean and replace them when they wear down. The beater bar should vibrate the rug, but not cause the vacuum's motor too slow. Raise the beater bar above the rug to just barely skim the fibers of the rug, otherwise pilling may occur. It is best to vacuum in the same direction as the pile.

Be careful of fringes when vacuuming; don't let the vacuum pull them, lest they actually be ripped off over time. Make sure that the beater bar actually rotates when it is in contact with the rug; a worn belt in the vacuum may cause the bar to slow down and stop rotating. Belts should be inspected frequently to be certain they are working properly.

Make sure that the vacuum bag isn't too full. When the bag is over half full the vacuum's efficiency is reduced. Always make sure that the vacuum's hoses and attachments are free of airflow obstructions. Vacuum across both directions of the traffic pattern to prevent matting.

Occasional Maintenance Practices
In addition to vacuuming there are a few other steps that should be considered to keep your rug looking it's best.

Every so often it is a good idea to flip your rug and pat it down to shake loose dirt particles that have worked their way into the carpet's loops. Sweeping or vacuuming the back of the rug once a year is the most effective way to dislodge worn in particles.

Airing your rug by taking it out of doors occasionally and laying it flat on the ground, especially on damp, foggy days, will help to keep dry burlap backing supple and flexible.

Rotating the rug will prevent foot traffic from wearing the rug pile unevenly. The rug should be rotated once every six months if the carpet is in a high traffic room. In addition, heavy furniture like pianos and sofas should be moved occasionally, even if only slightly, to prevent excessive pile crushing.

Floor protectors can be used under legs of tables, chairs and other furniture to help distribute weight. Spraying pile crushed by heavy furniture with a little bit of water and then brushing it with a soft brush can restore the pile's height.

It is preferable to keep your area rug safe from exposure to direct sunlight that could cause the colors to fade. Do not expose the rug to sunlight on a regular basis. Too much sunlight causes the colors to fade which in turn creates unevenness in the colors of the rug. Silk is especially vulnerable to sunlight. Using drapes or blinds to shade the rug during hours of direct daylight and occasionally rotating the rug will help to preserve a rug's color and keep it even.

Stains, Spills and Emergency Spot Cleaning
Even with the best routine rug care and maintenance, accidents will happen. If you have small children, the spilling risk is at least tripled! Whether it is water, juice, coffee, wine, a pet accident or other spill, it is crucial to remove the mess right away. The longer you wait to clean after a spill, the smaller your chances are of being able to prevent permanent damage.

Always work from the outer edge of the spill towards the center so it does not spread. Use a spoon or spatula to scoop up large debris and remove excess liquid, but do not rub or scrub at the fibers - this will cause the pile to mat and clump, and may thus increase the visibility of a potential stain.

Professional Cleaning
Your rug can last a lifetime if cleaned properly. We suggest a professional cleaning every 1-3 years, depending on the traffic and location. We recommend professional carpet cleaners that use the hot water extraction method for most rugs. You should not dry clean your rugs, with the exception of silk rugs, and you should not use bleach.