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For each of its products, Bulo opts for high-grade innovative materials that are certain to give you a pleasurable and highly comfortable user experience. In use, you will need to consider the various properties specific to the materials incorporated. Below please find an overview of the various materials we use as part of our collections and how best to handle these materials. In most cases, regular care and maintenance and prompt action in the case of stains will suffice to enable you to enjoy your furniture for many years to come. The tips offered are provided in good faith but will not necessarily offer a 100% guarantee as to the desired results. Bulo cannot be held liable for unsatisfactory treatment results. For an intensive servicing and specific types of stains, we would recommend calling on the services of a specialist cleaning company.

3D KNITTED TEXTILE
ALUMINIUM ANODISED
CORDURA
CORIAN®
DESKTOP®
DIVINA
VENEER
LACQUERED STEEL
HALLINGDAL
HPL solid core laminate
CERAMICS MOSA
Tambour door units KRS
LEATHER
MOHAIR-VELOURS
POWDER COATED MDF
PU SKIN
CORDUROY
STANDARD FABRICS PUB&CLUB
CARPET TILE MTOO
VINYL

3D KNITTED TEXTILE
3D knitted textile
1. Material description:
The sleeve is 3D knitted textile. The textile meets the OEKO-TEX standard 1000 guidelines, which guarantees that all tested and approved textile produts are free of harmful substances which could damage people's health.

2. Cleaning and maintaining

Regular maintaining should consist of vacuum and /or brushing.
To remove stains use a diluted carpet upholstery shamppo, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions (e.g. NOW of NCH). Never use bleaching agents.

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ALUMINIUM anodized
Material description:

Anodizing, or anodising, is an electrolytic passivation process used to increase the thickness of the natural oxide layer on the surface of aluminium. Anodizing increases corrosion and wear resistance.
Cleaning and maintenance
Use clean warmish water to which slight amounts of non -abrasive and neutral (pH value between 5 and 8) may be added
For a more thorough cleaning, use soft non-scratching cloths and do not exert too much pressure
Never use abrasive products (such as steel wool), strong acid detergents, organic solvents such as acetone, petrol and alcalic products (ammonia, sodium)

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CORDURA

CORDURA

Material description
Woven in high-quality nylon thread, this fabric offers high mechanical resistance, which makes it very suitable for intensive use. Cordura is a Dupont trademark and is mainly known as a material for rucksacks, backpackers, jackets and motor clothing, applications in which strength and a high degree of protection are important. The added value of the use of Cordura as furniture coating lies in its tactile properties: the material is pleasant and warm to the touch. In the Double You collection Cordura nylon is laminated on polyethylene foam, which makes it highly moisture resistant.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Light vacuuming on a regular basis will prevent dust build up and most marks can be cleaned with a mild detergent solution followed by rinsing and blotting. Avoid severe abrasion

Specific stains:
Before carrying out a proposed cleaning method, apply to a concealed section to ensure it will not affect the adhesive.

A Mop up excess as soon as possible with a sponge or cloth.
B Remove surplus with a knife edge or appropriate instrument.
C Sponge with a solutions of carpet shampoo working from well outside the stain in a circular motion towards the
centre (this avoids spreading the stain). Sponge afterwards with clean warm water and mop up excess moisture
with a clean dry cloth or sponge. Allow to dry then brush gently with a soft brush. If any stain remains, sponge with
a solution of one part household bleach to six parts clear water. Thoroughly rinse after treatment.
D Lightly sponge with household dry cleaning fluid and blot. Apply sparingly, as the substance may have an adverse
effect on the adhesive.
E Sponge with methylated spirits and blot dry.
G Apply nail polish remover. The nail polish remover should not include lanolin or be of a greasy nature.
H Sponge with turpentine (or substitute).
I Freeze with ice cubes and scrape away while cold.
J Clean with regular extractive carpet cleaner (if possible).
K Use circular cutter and remove damaged portion. Re-glue new piece into place.

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CORIAN®

CORIAN®

Material description:
Corian® is the original solid surface material made only by DuPont. It si composed of 1/3 acrylic resin(PMMA) and ca. 2/3 natural minerals. Corian is a durable, non-toxic, repairable and elegant material with excellent hygienic qualities and easy to maintain.

Cleaning and maintaining
Everyday cleaning

1. Remove excess with a soft cloth
2. Rinse surface with warm water and dry with a soft cloth
3. Use a damp cloth and a mild cream abrasive cleanser (e.g. Jif active, Bar Keepers Friend) Always cleaning using circular motion

Specific stains (e.g. coffee, tea, juice)

1. Remove excess with a soft cloth
2. Rinse surface with warm water and dry with a soft cloth
3. Use a damp cloth and a mild cream abrasive cleanser (e.g. Jif active, Bar Keepers Friend) Always cleaning using circular motion
Use an abrasive plastic scouring pad (e.g. scotch-Brite type) and rub over the stain with some bleach (javel). Rinse several times with warm water and dry with a soft cloth. ! Bleach can discolour Corian if not removed completely by rinsing with water afterwards

If the stain persists, contact a professional cleaning company.

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DESKTOP®

DESKTOP®

Material description:

Desktop® is part of the Furniture Linoleum collection of Forbo. It is manufactured from renewable raw materials from growing trees and plants. Linseed oil, rosin, wood flour and pigments are the basic elements of linoleum. Is is biologically degradable, not harming the environment after its long life. The aesthetic and tactile properties of Furniture Linoleum give objects a unique character. The combination of a matt surface and a warm, natural, slightly springy feel can provide any interior furnishing with distinctive additional value.

! During the last phase of the production process, a yellowish tint, the so-called drying room yellowing, may form on Furniture Linoleum, especially on the lighter shades. However it disappears quite quickly when exposed to light.

! As with almost all finishing materials the patterns from different production runs may show slight colour variations. Always consider this when repeating an order.

Cleaning and maintaining

Stains on the materials should be removed as soon as possible.

It is recommended to clean horizontal surfaces daily or weekly with a cloth and typically with a mild household cleansing agent.
If the material becomes very dirty, clean the entire surface. Use a cloth and water to which some mild household or neutral cleansing agent has been added. Wipe the surface dry with a well-rinsed and wrung out cloth.

To prevent stubborn stains from forming, use coasters under flower pots and vases, and preferably also under cups and glass ware.

Remove ink stains as soon as possible (if necessary use white spirit or methylated spirits)

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DIVINA

DIVINA

Material description

DIVINA is a 100% wool product of the Kvadrat collection.

Cleaning and maintenance

Daily care and immediate stain removal will ensure that your
wool upholstery will keep looking good for many years to
come. It is normally sufficient to regularly vacuum and air
furniture upholstered in wool fabric. However, it is a good
idea to clean the wool fabric occasionally. Use an approved
wool shampoo and follow the instructions carefully. Take
care never to saturate the wool fabric. Never use undiluted
cleaning agents, bleaching agents, ammonia or soap
intended for hard surfaces.
As a rule, many types of stain can be removed using warm
water. If the stain does not disappear using water, then treat
the stain according to the following guide.

Stain removal
If you act quickly, it is not difficult to remove a spill and
avoid staining.
First, soak up the liquid with an absorbent napkin or cloth.
For dried stains use a spoon to roughen the surface. To
avoid the stain spreading further start from the edge of
the stain working towards the middle. Then, treat the stain
according to the following guide.

WARNING!
Be careful when using solvents, because these could dissolve
the upholstery material beneath.

General information
These tips are purely recommendations and cannot
guarantee 100% stain removal. In all cases, we recommend
contacting a professional cleaning establishment, particularly
for bigger stains and for thorough cleaning.

Ballpoint pen
Use surgical spirit, then acetone (e.g. oil-free nail
varnish remover).
Then, clean using 1 teaspoon of detergent in hot water.

Blood
Use cold water plus 1 teaspoon of table salt.
Then, clean with water mixed with furniture shampoo.

Coffee (black)
Use diluted surgical spirit (1 part spirit to 5 parts water).
Then, clean using water with furniture shampoo added.

Drinks based on fruit syrup
Clean with water with furniture shampoo.
Then, use surgical spirit with water mixed with furniture shampoo

Fizzy drinks
Treat using water mixed with furniture shampoo adding a
dash of spirit vinegar.

Ink (writing)
Treat using water mixed with furniture shampoo.
Then, contact a specialist.

Oil and grease
Treat using a mineral or vegetable turpentine (or similar).
Then, use a fat or oil stain remover.
Finally, use water mixed with furniture shampoo.

Tea
Treat using water mixed with furniture shampoo
Then, use diluted surgical spirit (1 part spirit to 5 parts water).

Wine
Treat using water mixed with furniture shampoo and a dash
of spirit vinegar.
Then, use diluted surgical spirit (1 part spirit to 5 parts water).

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VENEER

VENEER

Material description:

Veneer is an environmentally friendly assimilation of wood and gives furniture and interiors an aura of warmth and exclusivity.

Environmentally friendly: cutting the most beautiful tree trunks to veneer from 0.5 to 0.8mm thick (standard at Bulo = 0.6mm) increases the yield from these branches considerably as compared to solid wood. The procedure for obtaining the FSC label has been started up.

Exclusive: the colour and wood grain of veneer is unique. In contrast to solid wood, veneer lends itself better to building project applications. The structure and colour of a branch can be maintained for each assignment by means of “completed pictures”. However, there may be differences within the same type of wood. These differences give no reason for complaint. On the contrary, they are part of the added value of a natural product which distinguishes the material from imitations.

In addition to the colour and the wood pattern, the appearance of an item of furniture in veneer is determined by the carving method and the joining technique. There are various possibilities here, from slab to quarter, from open book to slide. For ecological reasons, in our production we strive for optimal processing for each type of wood. At Bulo, the most commonly used joining method is “turn and slide”. Depending on the type of wood, we opt for slab or quarter, but it is always A-quality.
To provide better protection against dirt, scratches, incidence of light and such like, the veneer is given a finishing coat of a 2-component acrylate with 8% sheen. The hardening of this coating takes 2 months: it is recommended not to surcharge your veneer desktop during that period.

Cleaning and maintenance:

Dust the veneer regularly and clean it occasionally with a lightly wrung cloth in pure water. If the surface gets marked, take action as soon as possible in order to prevent permanent damage.
NEVER use “wonder agents”, sprays, detergents, silicone, sandpaper, steel wool, or abrasive products because these products will damage the varnish. If necessary, you can use “ether” to remove marks because it is a volatile substance, but it is perhaps better to ask a professional to do it because the surface can also be damaged if it is rubbed for too long.

Veneer is, and continues to be, wood and it is therefore sensitive to temperature differences, damp, and UV rays. Make sure that the furniture is always located in a “stable” room.
With some types of wood (especially padouk) it is advisable to move objects (e.g. desk lamp or desk mat) on the working surface regularly so that discolouration occurs evenly. It is also recommended to put felt glides under the objects you put on the veneer desktop.

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LACQUERED STEEL

LACQUERED STEEL (Double You benches)

Cleaning and maintenance

Use clean water to which slight amounts of neutral or slightly alkaline detergents may be added
For a more thorough cleaning, use soft non-scratching cloths and do not exert too much pressure
The surface temperature of the façade elements to be cleaned must nod exceed 25°C during the time of cleaning. Detergents must not be used at temperatures higher than 25°C.
Greasy, oily or sooty substances can be removed with the help of naphtha hydrocarbons free from aromatic compounds. Test on a small hidden area prior to application
Remove residues from glue, silicone caoutchouc or adhesive tapes the same ways and do so immediately. Test on a small hidden area prior to application
The detergents must no react for more than one hour. After a minimum of 24 hours the cleaning may be repeated if necessary.
After each cleaning rinse parts immediately with clear cold water.
Do not use:
Steam jets
Abrasives
Strong acid or alkaline detergents
Organic solvents containing ester, ketones, alcohols, aromatic compounds, glycolic ether or halogenated hydrocarbons, any detergent of unknown compound

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HALLINGDAL

HALLINGDAL

Material description

Hallingdal is a product of the Swedish Kvadrat collection. The fabric is composed of 70% wool and 30 viscose and offers a great durability.