Guardian Protection

FABRIC PROTECTION

Today’s living means that accidents and spills do happen. You can reduce any potential problems by having fabric professionally treated with Guardian Fabric Protector. The furniture will be treated before delivery by one of our in-house professionals.

Unlike other products that only coat the surface, our unique protection formulation penetrates deep into each fibre. Additionally it won’t alter the colour or texture of treated fabrics.

In addition to this fabric treatment, the Guardian programme will provide a textile cleaning and spot removal kit, free of charge. On purchasing this programme you will also register to a 5 year warranty, providing a professional cleaner to be sent to your home for spots from food, drink, pet and human bodily fluids which can’t be removed. Stains covered within the Guardian fabric protection programme include;

• Tea & Coffee
• Milk 
• Hot Chocolate 
• Red and white wine 
• Alcohol 
• Fruit juices 
• Coke and other soft drinks 
• Chocolate 
• Confectionery 
• Pizza 
• Curry 
• Pasta 
• Oils from foodstuffs 
• Human bodily fluids 
• Pet bodily fluids

LEATHER PROTECTION

The Guardian leather care programme once again provides a 5 year warranty including a free leather care kit.

Very similar to the fabric warranty the leather programme will protect you against all accidental damages listed above. It will also cover you for accidental rips, tears, burns and punctures. Throughout your leather care programme there will be a leather specialist on hand, if a problem cannot be solved by the care kit provided.

Guardian has put together two types of leather care kit. Which one you receive will be in accordance with the type of leather you purchase. The kits contain; leather master soft cleaner, protection cream, ink away pen or scratch away pen (according to which kit), two application cloths and a sponge. In addition there will be an instruction DVD to help guide you through the leather cleaning process.

The leather care system represents the ultimate in leather care technology. The unique formulation cleans, conditions, protects and prolongs the life of your leather upholstery. Professional cleaning and repairs can be very expensive, this is a wise investment.

Care Guides

UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE

Proper care and maintenance will prolong the life of your furniture. Look for any available information – it is often hidden and may be a label under the seat cushion, in the seat/back junction, or on the base. Alternatively it may be provided separately as a small pamphlet. If you are unable to find any information, then ask.

• Regularly turn and interchange the positions of reversible cushions on constantly used upholstery. This will prevent excessive soiling and uneven wear.
  
  
• Zips at the back of cushion covers are there to aid the manufacturing process and do not necessarily mean that the cover is removable for cleaning purposes.
  
  
• Smooth out creases in the cushions to prevent them becoming permanent and causing early wear.
  
  
• Avoid exposing furniture to direct sunlight and/or heat whether direct or indirect for long periods of time as this may result in fading or degradation. Protect the furniture by drawing curtains and blinds whenever possible.
  
  
• Avoid snagging the fabric: pet’s claws, jewellery, buckles, zips/studs etc are all potential hazards.
  
  
• Leather should be cleaned in accordance with manufacturer/retailer instructions. Using the incorrect solutions could damage the surface of the leather.
• Trim loose threads, do not pull them.
• Don’t put pressure on unsupported panels of upholstery (e.g. outside arms and backs) and don’t sit on the arms.
• Do not wash or dry clean the fabric of your furniture unless the manufacturer’s instructions specifically state this can be done.

CABINET FURNITURE

Modern finishes are generally hard wearing and require little maintenance. However, care during use will help to prevent damage and will prolong the life of your furniture.

• When moving the furniture protect the surface from knocks and scratches. Corners and edges are particularly prone to accidental damage and need covering during moving.
• Once item is in its new position make sure it stands level to ensure smooth opening of the doors and running of the drawers. Never use force on the doors, drawers or carcass.
• When selecting a position for furniture, ensure that it is in a place where it will not be exposed to excessive sunlight. Neither should it be in a position where there is direct heat, such as next to a radiator, as this may cause damage to both the surface and the wooden structure.
• When using the surface for serving food and drinks, or any item that may be wet, always use protective mats and coasters. If any hot serving dishes are used, special protection will be needed.
• If any spillages do occur, whether hot or cold, make sure they are wiped up immediately.

BEDS

• Natural settlement is a feature of high quality mattresses and provided the manufacturer’s turning instructions are followed, settlement and bedding down of fillings should occur more evenly across the mattress. (There will still be some visible signs of the mattress settling to the contours of the body, but regular turning will make this less pronounced).
• Check carefully – some specific mattresses are not supposed to be turned and the manufacturer’s recommendations will make this clear.
• Use a good quality mattress protector to prevent soiling and staining. If your mattress becomes wet stand it on its side and dry it away from direct heat.
• Don’t bend or roll a mattress as this will damage it.
• Regular brushing/gentle vacuuming and airing of a mattress is often recommended.
• When turning a mattress don’t support its entire weight with any handles-they are meant to help move and position it but not carry its entire weight.
• Don’t sit directly on the edge of a mattress, particularly with a sprung edge divan.
• Don’t stand, walk or jump on your bed. Beds are designed to spread weight over an even area and too much weight in one area can damage springs, seams or fillings.

Shah Furniture & Interiors. Dixon Street. Lincoln. LN6 7BN