What is the best way to clean and preserve the furniture?
Pacific Kwila and Ironwood requires no maintenance. However, if the original appearance is to be retained, it will require coating with a lightweight oil 1-3 times a year typically. An oil treatment or penetrating stain and/or sealer can be used. Pacific Kwila and Ironwood have a life expectancy of 25 – 50 years with no maintenance. The only characteristic to remember is that the surface oil of Pacific Kwila will bleed or weep initially when exposed to moisture and can stain. It is recommended to place the furniture where it will not stain anything during this time. Once the bleeding has finished, usually after an overnight rain or several days, Pacific Kwila never bleeds again. A great deal for a product that will serve you for the rest of your life! All exposed hardware on the furniture products is yellow zinc plated and brass fittings are used in all key areas.
