Care Guide
Thank you for choosing to purchase one of the individually hand crafted products from our Halo Collections. We trust you will enjoy this product and it will be a valuable addition to your home.
The Halo design team has extracted aspects of form, detail and finish to bring you a fresh, exciting interpretation of classic designs. All products in this collection are hand made by skilled artisans. Small irregularities in shapes, finishes and surfaces are hallmarks of such craftsmanship and should not be considered defects but as a sign of the unique authenticity – and cherished as such.
Timber Products
The aesthetic of our timber products are designed to change over time. With general use and exposure to your everyday lifestyle the wood will develop individual characteristics. To ensure the longevity of your Halo product please follow our simple care instructions:
Cleaning
Use a clean, damp cloth for weekly cleaning. Wipe with the grain and do not leave standing water on the top. Do not use any wax or polishing product. A residue will develop changing the color of the product. Always lift lamps and other objects - sliding them during dusting will damage the furniture's surface.
Humidity
Varying humidity levels within your home can affect the structural integrity of the wood. Where applicable use a humidifier and/or air conditioner to maintain a relative humidity (generally between 23-35 percent). Avoid placing solid wood furniture directly in front of oil radiators, heat runs, or wood burning stoves.
Sunlight
All wood will change color over time. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to prevent fading. Rotate items placed on solid wood to avoid uneven development of the wood's natural patina. We also recommend avoiding prolonged exposure to direct spot light.
Protection
To prevent damage to the woods surface, water marks, scratches, etc always use coasters and mats. Blot spills immediately. Avoid solvents, perfume, alcohol, and nail polish. Plastic or rubber protectors may react with the finish and permanently damage surfaces.
Leveling and Door Adjustments
Doors require periodically leveling. The key indication when your doors no longer line up as closely as they originally did.
Moving
Avoid dragging furniture. This will result in weakened joints. Remove all items, especially electronics from cupboards and storage units. We also recommend removing all drawers. It is better for you and better for your furniture.
In the event of any staining or damage to your product please contact our office for advice. We will endeavour to offer the best advice possible to aid in the restoration of the product.
Leather Upholstery
Halo is synonymous with quality, vintage inspired leathers. The quality of aniline hides, our patina finishes that create the Vintage leather aesthetic and our attention to detail are what separates us from the copyists and the imitators.The richness of colour and texture and the luxuriously soft handle are the hallmark of excellence.
Halo spends hours fine-tuning each piece: leather is patiently subjected to intricate ageing techniques, with each product requiring seven stages of hand finishing by skilled craftsmen. Each product also represents a huge number of man hours, necessary to achieve an aesthetic standard that ensures distinct individuality. Irregularities are protected rather than rejected and individuality is cherished rather than banished.
Patience, time and skill nurture each creation, leading to the perfection Halo strives to achieve.
All our upholstery is simple to keep clean. Our aniline leather doesn’t require
feeding, but can be enriched by using a quality Leather Cream. Otherwise simply dust the leather with a damp cloth regularly and vacuum the seat platforms to remove dust or crumbs.
In the event of any staining or damage to your product please contact our office for advice. We will endeavour to offer the best advice possible to aid in the restoration of the product.
