Wood Top Care and Cleaning Information:
No matter how tough these tables are, they are made from wood, and any table made from wood can be scratched or burned or dented. When in use, we recommend using trivets, placemats, and tablecloths to protect the top from plates, hot pans, dishes, etc. Darker finishes will show scratches more readily. This is not considered a manufacturing defect.

Clean the table by using a slightly damp sponge or cloth - use a mild dish soap or detergent if desired - then dry with a soft towel or cloth. Try to wipe up spills quickly so cleaning is easy. Never use abrasive cleaners or sponges. Never let candle wax drip on the table - it will discolor the finish.

Be aware that humidity and climate will affect your wood furniture. Wood exchanges moisture with the air, expanding and contracting as humidity levels fluctuate. This movement can sometimes cause periodic gapping at the rule joints {the areas where leafs are inserted into the table top}. Such temporary gapping is a natural characteristic of solid wood and is not considered a manufacturing defect. Placing your table near heating vents, fireplaces, or wood stoves can damage your furniture because of the extreme changes in temperature and moisture.

Wood does have a tendency to darken and age over time - this will be especially noticeable on lighter finishes. Avoid direct sunlight - ultraviolet rays will change the color of the wood over time. And if your table is in a sunny area, never leave an object on your table for an extended period of time - you could very well find that the area underneath the object is a different color than the rest of the table! We also recommend periodically putting your leaves into the table allowing them to age naturally to match the color of the rest of the table.

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Granite Top Care and Cleaning Information:
Sealing - Because stone is from nature there are pores on the surface into which liquids can penetrate and possibly stain. To protect your investment, your granite table top should be sealed once a year. The sealer works by entering and filling the pores found in the stone so that liquids remain on the surface long enough to be removed. We recommend water based sealers for ease of application, although solvent based sealers can be used. These sealers can be found at home improvement centers, hardware stores, or at tile and stone distributors.
Note: Saloom Furniture granite table tops are sealed before shipping. You must seal your table top again within 6 - 12 months.

Cleaning Instructions - For everyday cleaning, use neutral cleaners like a mild liquid dish soap with water. Keep in mind that dilution is important, as too much soap can leave residue or streaks on the surface. Specialized stone cleaning products may also be used for daily cleaning and can be purchased at home improvement centers, hardware stores, or tile and stone distributors. Blot up spills immediately. Dry the surface with a clean towel to prevent water spotting on the
surface. NEVER use cleanser that contain abrasives or strong ammonia, such as "Windex" or "409". Avoid vinegar, bleach, or cleanser that contain lemon or acids. They
can possibly etch the surface of the granite.

Stone is porous by nature and can stain if spills are left for a long period of time. The only safe way to remove a stain is to reabsorb it out of the stone. In most cases, an absorbing powder poultice is used to extract a stain.

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Porcelain Top Care and Cleaning Instructions
There is no need to use sealers on the porcelain tiles, nor will you need any waxes or polishes on the wood edge of the table. Just wipe the table with a damp sponge, with some mild dish soap if needed, and wipe it dry. Never use abrasive cleaners or sponges on the wood. And never let candle wax drip on the table - it is difficult to clean off the
porcelain and grout, and it will discolor the wood finish. Be careful with hot pans - the porcelain tiles and grout will hold up well to heat, but the wood edge can be damaged. Use trivets just to be safe.

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Chair Care and Cleaning Information:
The wood on our chairs cleans up with a damp sponge. If cleaning up dirt or grime, you can add some mild dish soap. No waxes or polishes are needed. Each individual fabric has its own cleaning code designated by its manufacturer. The cleaning codes are listed on the back of our fabric sample swatches.

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1 Year Limited Warranty
Effective May 1, 2005 Saloom Furniture Co. Inc. offers a limited warranty to the original purchaser for one year from the date of invoice against manufacturer's defects. We warrant our furniture products to be free from defects in construction and workmanship under normal household and consumer use. If a defect is found during the warranty period, Saloom Furniture Co. Inc. will exchange, repair or replace the defective products. Saloom Furniture Co. Inc. has sole discretion to determine which method will be used to correct defects. Repairs or replacements shall only be made by an authorized Saloom Furniture Co. Inc. dealer. Before warranty service will be
rendered, the Purchaser must submit a purchase receipt or other proof of the date of purchase. Shipping and handling charges for return to the factory must be prepaid by the Purchaser with return shipment/freight paid by Saloom Furniture Co. Inc. Reimbursement for repairs made locally must be approved by Saloom Furniture Co. Inc. in writing in advance.

This limited warranty excludes damages resulting from neglect, damage caused by accidental or intentional acts, institutional or commercial use, exposure to extreme or abnormal heat, cold, dryness, moisture or humidity, unauthorized repair or alteration, and misuse or abuse of the products. Saloom Furniture Co. Inc. will not cover damage that results from normal wear and tear or accidents including scratches, burns, water marks or indentations. This warranty also does not cover damage that occurs in shipment to the Purchaser as a result of the mishandling of the products by independent common carriers.

Each piece of stone, tile and wood is unique and therefore, variations of color and grain can occur from piece to piece. These are inherent in the materials and are in no way considered to be manufacturing defects. The warranty does not cover such variations, or variations between floor samples or printed illustrations and your furniture.

All furniture is built in environmentally controlled conditions. Humidity and temperature are highly regulated in our factories. However, wood will expand and contract with changes in temperature and humidity and Saloom Furniture Co. Inc. will not replace a table that has a slight gap either in the center or at the ends where the two table halves meet. This is normal movement and will change with changing conditions/seasons. Care must be taken to control the temperature and humidity in the area where the furniture is placed. Checking or splitting of natural wood products along a "wood grain line" is a condition which may or may not occur in these wood products and is usually the result of excessive dryness of the wood, and therefore, this condition is expressly excluded from the terms and conditions of this limited warranty.

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