TAKE GOOD CARE

If in doubt in order how to care for your Karup Design product here is an overview of what you should keep in mind to have as many good hours possible with your new family member.

 

HOW TO CARE FOR
YOUR FUTON

Invented in Japan. Designed in Denmark. Handmade in Poland.

A futon is not like any other type of mattress. A futon needs extra love and care due to its many possibilities. Your futon is depending on you. When down or 'worn out', please remember to reshape your futon by flipping it over to reshape the filling. You will immediately sense a change when doing that habitually.

 

I left a spot on my futon. What can I do?

In case of an incident please clean your futon with a damp cloth with a small amount of clear dish washing soap. Do not rub but clean your futon by dapping the area from dirt. Finish your cleaning by using a clean and non-dyed cloth to dry out the area. For guidance on how to treat our different fabrics, please scroll down further.

 

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The characteristics of our pinewood

We design furniture from high-quality natural pinewood. The knots in our furniture are considered
as individual characteristics and charisma of each piece of furniture. Not two will look the same.
Since wood is a living material, and even after being turned into a furniture, it still remains a ‘living thing’.
You can expect the natural pinewood surfaces to change over time when being permanently
exposed to climate and humidity fluctuations.

The above mentioned changes are normal for natural raw materials such as wood.


Please be aware that the following points apply in general:

· Do not place hot objects on the furniture
· Do not place candles directly on the furniture
· Immediately wipe off any spilled liquids
· Regularly check if the screws and fittings are tight
· The typical, aromatic wooden odor is always a proof
of quality for our natural wood furniture
· Wooden bed frames thus are affected by cold, heat and moisture,
and the space and surroundings they are placed in. Therefore
it must be expected that creaking noises may occur.

 

 

HOW TO CLEAN THE COVER

In the Karup Design collection you will find serveral fabrics. We have divided up the different fabrics that need special care. Here is how we want to make sure you will have a long life together:

 

 

COTTON
FABRIC

This fabric is made from 100 % cotton and is available on all futon bed mattresses, which are made to fit all bed frames from Karup Design. We recommend using a sheet to cover your futon bed mattress to make it last and stay neat. To remove stains, use a damp cloth, preferably colorless, and add a small amount of clear dish soap. Gently dab the affected area. Wipe with a dry cloth or paper towel to absorb excess moisture.
LINEN
FABRIC

Our linen fabric is available on all sofa beds in the Karup Design collection. Linen is a natural raw material with a need of special care. Clean it gently with a colorless cloth that is thoroughly wrung out. Use a small amount of clear dish soap and dab on the wet stain. Wipe with a dry cloth or paper towel.
CORDUROY
FABRIC

Our newest addition to our fabric collection is our corduroy fabric. This is made from 100 % polyester. Our corduroy fabric can be vacuumed and you can use a small amount of dish-washing soap on a damp cloth to clean it. Remember to use a clean and non-dyed cloth for drying up the wet spot.
MIXED
FABRIC

Our mixed fabric is made from 80 % cotton and 20 % polyester. This fabric is available for all products in the Karup Design collection in several colors. Since the bigger part of this fabric is made from natural raw material please make sure to use a sheet when sleeping on your product with a mixed fabric. For stain removal, use a damp and colorless cloth with a small amount of clear dish soap. Gently rub the stain, then wipe with a dry cloth or paper towel to remove the moisture.
OUTDOOR
FABRIC
Our outdoor products are made from a first-rate 100 % acrylic dralon fabric which is stain resistant and water-repellent. In rain the material makes water slide off the surface. Please do always bring your OUT products inside in heavy rain to care for it the best way possible. Use a damp cloth and wipe the OUT futon clean if needed.

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR TATAMI MAT

A tatami mat is used to place under a mattress or as a yoga mat.


All tatami mats must be kept dry in order to avoid any mold/mildew. We recommend that your tatami is only wiped with a slightly damp cloth and no harsh cleaning solutions. You can also carefully vacuum your tatami on the weakest setting, and only in the direction of the rice straw. Going against the direction of the straws may damage the tatami or cause the dirt to get pushed into it.


You might notice a scent from your tatami mat. This comes from the natural rice straws and will disappear over time - therefore this is not categorized as a fault of the product.


Tatami mats are sensitive to moisture, avoid leaving carpet or other covering material on top of a tatami mat as it creates a moist environment for mold. We recommend cleaning and airing out the tatami once in a while, most likely up against a wall. Dry and sunny days are best for airing the tatami mats.

 

Because . you . care

If in doubt of anything regarding your Karup Design product, please reach out to us.

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