Having invested in Oxenwood furniture it makes 100% sense to spend a little bit of time caring for it. This blog explains how to care for and maintain your luxury bespoke oak furniture for both indoor and outdoor pieces throughout the cooler months.
Whether you have an indoor oak dining table at the heart of your home ore luxury outdoor furniture, our guide will help homeowners looking to protect their investment. With this simple care guide your Oxenwood oak furniture will continue to be treasured centrepiece in your home or garden for years to come.
Luxury Care and Maintenance Guide
We recommend using our Care and Maintenance kit for treating and protecting your Oxenwood Bluestone tables. This is made up of:
- Lithofin MN stain stop
- Lithofin easy clean
- Lithofin power clean
This will enhance the durability and extend the lifespan of your Bluestone.
Preventing Outdoor Tabletop Stains
Spills are inevitable during outdoor dining, but proper protection helps keep your stone tabletop looking its best. The Lithofin Stain Stop, included in the Oxenwood Care & Maintenance Kit, creates a long-lasting, stain-resistant barrier. It penetrates deep into the stone, forming an invisible polymer layer that allows the surface to breathe while repelling oil, dirt, and liquids. Depending on usage, this protective treatment can last up to four years.
How to apply Lithofin Stain Stop:
- Clean the tabletop thoroughly and allow it to dry completely.
- Apply Lithofin Stain Stop generously with a sponge and evenly across the surface.
- Keep the stone wet for approximately 15 minutes, moving the sponge every 1 to 2 minutes. Do not allow the product to dry.
- Buff the surface fully dry using a clean towel until no residue or wet appearance remains.
Avoid splashes on surrounding surfaces.
Protect Outdoor Furniture with Waterproof Covers
Protecting your outdoor furniture during the cooler months is advisable for maintaining its appearance and longevity. Although all Oxenwood outdoor furniture is weatherproof, using a waterproof furniture cover provides an additional layer of defence against rain, frost, and dirt.
Our commercial-grade waterproof covers are bespoke and made to measure, ensuring a precise fit for your furniture. Designed to withstand harsh winter conditions, they help reduce wear, protect the oak and bluestone, and extend the life of your outdoor furniture.
For maximum protection, we recommend covering your furniture as temperatures drop. On dry, sunnier days, remove the covers occasionally to allow airflow and prevent moisture build-up which in time with prevent mildew.
Everyday Cleaning for Luxury Oak Tables
For regular, streak-free cleaning, we recommend Lithofin Easy Clean. It dissolves dirt, oil, and grease while enhancing the natural appearance of oak and protecting the existing sealant.
How to Use
- Spray evenly across the tabletop
- Leave briefly to activate
- Wipe clean with a soft cloth
- Buff gently for added shine
With continued use Lithofin Easy Clean forms a light protective barrier which makes everyday cleaning easier and helps your table stay cleaner for longer.
Conveniently, it is multipurpose and can also be used on other marble surfaces, natural and engineered stone, and ceramics throughout the home.
Stubborn marks
The final cleaner in the Oxenwood Care and Maintenance kit is the Lithofin Power Clean, perfect for more stubborn dirt and marks. This alkaline cleaner dissolves and removes oil, grease, and other tough stains.
How to Use
- Apply evenly across the tabletop, brushing occasionally for full coverage.
- Leave for 10 to 20 minutes, then brush again before removal.
- Use a squeegee to wipe away for a streak-free finish.
- Do not allow the product to dry. Dilute 1:5 with water if required, as it is a strong cleaner.
- Rinse the surface thoroughly with clean water.
Important
- Avoid contact with metal, wood, and painted or varnished surfaces.
- Suitable for natural stone, polished stone, and finely honed or rough marble, especially on greasy surfaces.
Using the new Oxenwood Care and Maintenance Kit, alongside the waterproof covers, will help Oxenwood furniture maintain its gorgeous finish
Before starting any outdoor furniture cleaning or maintenance, we recommend carefully reading the detailed care and maintenance instructions included in the kit. Always carry out a small swatch test on a discreet area, especially on new or unfamiliar surfaces. For more expert guidance on caring for and treating different Oxenwood table tops, visit our comprehensive Care and Maintenance Guide.
