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Furniture Care Basics

Keep furniture out of direct sunlight.
Avoid placing furniture in front of or under windows.
Place furniture away from heating and air conditioning vents.
Blot up spills immediately.
Use coasters, place mats and tablecloths to protect furniture during use.
Lift and place items instead of sliding across furniture surfaces.
Rotate accessories on your furniture periodically.
Avoid prolonged use of plastic and rubber items on your furniture.
Dust your furniture regularly and polish every 4-6 months.

Products

There are a variety of products developed especially for furniture care as well as other commercial products available that afford similar results.

Polishes, waxes, oil treatments, stains and preservatives are formulated to provide your furniture protection from the elements and regular use.

Which products are right for your furniture depend on the amount of use as well as climatic conditions.

Waxes - Furniture waxes afford the longest lasting protection for your furniture’s finishes and are available as a paste or liquid. Some furniture paste waxes are colored to help disguise minor nicks, scratches and other surface blemishes.

Oils - Lemon oil and other pure oil polishes can leave behind an oily film that actually attracts dust and moisture to your furniture surface. It’s a common myth that you need to “feed” the wood. We do not recommend the use of furniture oils.

Cleansers - Furniture cleaners and dusting aids help to protect the furniture finish and are recommended for regular use. The use of these products helps to avoid scratching the surface when dusting furniture with a microfiber cloth.

Polishes - Most furniture polishes are emulsion base and can be used regularly on most furniture surfaces. It’s a good idea to clean and remove any wax from the surface prior to using a furniture polish to avoid a cloudy appearance.

Leather

Leather is a material easily maintained and cared for. Proper care such as dusting regularly, using cleaning products designed for leather, and removing spills immediately, will extend the life of your leather furniture.

Aniline Leather - Aniline leather is a type of leather dyed exclusively with soluble dyes without covering the surface with a topcoat of paint or insoluble pigments. The resulting product retains the hide's natural surface with the 'grain', i.e. visible pores, scars etc. of the complete original animal's skin structure.

It should be cleaned with a soft cloth and vacuumed with a soft brush extension. You should also rub the leather down with a cleaning solution to preserve the quality of the leather.

Nubuck Leather - Nubuck Leather is top-grain cattle leather that has been sanded or buffed on the grain side, or outside, to give a slight nap of short protein fibers, producing a velvet-like surface. It is resistant to wear, and may be white or colored. This is a form of leather that will have more noticeable range marks, and is more likely to stain and fade than Aniline Leather.

Using a product such as Leather Master Nubuck cleaner and protection which will help the leather resist natural body oils, liquid spills, and perspiration and maintain the velvet/suede texture.

Stone

Marble, Stone and stone veneers are beautiful accents to fine furniture and will last a lifetime. Caring for your stone surfaces properly will enhance their beauty and provide years of enjoyment.

Blot spills immediately.
Use coasters on table tops under beverages.
Use a cleanser and polish formulated for stone surfaces.
Avoid scouring powders which are abrasive and will scratch stone.
Use the appropriate cleanser for your stone and stain type.
Refer deep scratches to a professional.
Do not wax white marble; this can cause yellowing.
Acidic juices can etch stone surfaces leaving dull spots.

Rattan

Rattan or cane furniture and accessories are fashioned from the steam bent poles of the rattan palm, a spiny sub-tropical climbing palm that grows like a vine and can attain lengths of up to 600 feet. From a strand of rattan, the skin is usually peeled off, to be used as rattan weaving material. The remaining "core" of the rattan can be used for various purposes in furniture making. Rattan is lightweight, durable, flexible, and because it grows more quickly and in a in a wider variety of conditions to most other subtropical hardwoods, and is considered to be sustainable.

Rattan furniture is easy to care for and when maintained properly, will provide years of enjoyment.

Dust your rattan furniture regularly using a soft cloth
Vacuum woven panels with a brush attachment
Do not drag rattan chairs to avoid splitting the rattan reed

Solid Wood & Veneer Furniture

Quality wood furnishings are an investment that you expect to last. To maintain its natural beauty and protect your investment, wood furniture needs the right care.

Wood furniture is coated with a plasticized film that’s referred to as finish. Besides enriching the grain and adding luster to solid wood furniture, the finish seals and protects the wood from moisture, dirt and regular use.

These finishes are diverse and vary from simple nitrocellulose lacquers to more complex polyester resins. All modern wood furniture finishes are long lasting and provide the protection your furniture needs. Wood expands and contracts with the variations in temperature and humidity. Expect each piece of solid wood furniture to react differently depending on the type or species of wood used. Laminated woods and veneers are more stable than solid wood planks.

Use and Care - There are some simple things you can do to protect your fine furniture during everyday use. Following some of these tips can extend the life of the finish and the furniture itself.

Keep furniture out of direct sunlight.
Avoid placing furniture in front of or under windows.
Place furniture away from heating and air conditioning vents.
Blot up spills immediately.
Use coasters, place mats and tablecloths to protect furniture during use.
Lift and place items instead of sliding across furniture surfaces.
Rotate accessories on your furniture periodically.
Avoid prolonged use of plastic and rubber items on your furniture.
Dust your furniture regularly and polish every 4-6 months.
Use a protective pad when writing with a ballpoint pen on the furniture surface.
Felt will protect your tabletops from scratches when used on the bottom of lamps, vases and other accessories.
Avoid using household solvent-based products such as fingernail polish and polish removers around an unprotected finished surface. In case of spills, blot the spill immediately, do not wipe as this will spread the spill and may cause further damage. If the surface has not been damaged, clean and polish the tabletop. If the finish has been damaged, call a professional for an evaluation.

Cleaning and Polishing - Cleaning your wood furniture regularly will help maintain the value of your furnishings. Dusting and cleaning removes the build up of grease, lint and dust that can get ground into and damage the finish. Cleaning your furniture should be done with a soft lint free cotton or microfiber cloth dampened with water or furniture polish following the pattern of the grain. Use a light touch and rotate your cleaning cloth frequently. Follow by using a quality furniture polish to protect the cleaned surface per the manufacturer’s instructions.

Metals - Never use cleaners with alcohols or solvents on metals. Only used fine cotton or extra soft cloths. We recommend that tarnished metals be professionally cleaned.

Polished Metals or polished stainless should be wiped with a damp cloth. Do not use commercial or heavy duty polishes or waxes, as they may scratch or damage the finish.

Outdoor Furniture Care

Outdoor living and entertaining has always been a favorite during warm weather. The selection of materials and styles for your patio, pool, beach or balconies is as varied as ever. The quality of these furnishings has improved greatly and is reflected in the cost. Following some simple care suggestions will extend the life of your outdoor furniture and provide you with the service you expected.

The methods of care for teak will differ from the care and maintenance needed for aluminum furniture. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for cleaning and maintaining the finish at regular intervals. Some outdoor furniture finishes require reapplication at regular intervals. If you are unable to perform the regular maintenance, contact a professional refinisher in your area for assistance.

Teak

Teak is an extremely durable and weather-resistant hardwood from Southeast Asia. The naturally high oil content makes this wood stable when exposed to a range of climatic conditions. A centuries old favorite of marine builders, teak has become very popular for furniture manufacturing. Teak makes an excellent choice for outdoor furniture.

Unfinished Teak - Untreated or unfinished teak weathers with time to a silver grey color and can be maintained easily with a periodic cleaning to remove accumulated dirt and some stains. Using a warm water and soap or detergent solution, gently scrub the wood in the direction of the grain. Rinse thoroughly and allow to dry completely before use. Using a pressure nozzle on your garden hose will help to loosen most dirt and debris that has accumulated in corners and crevices. Pressure washing teak furniture should be done with extreme care as damage could result from the use of excessive pressure. A pressure of 1200 psi or less is sufficient. Adjust the nozzle to a fan pattern as opposed to a small jet stream and maintain 6-10” between the nozzle and the furniture surface being cleaned. Pre-wetting the furniture will help to soften dirt build up and require less pressure washing. Pressure washing may raise the grain of the wood and require a light sanding with a medium-fine sandpaper when completely dry. Sand lightly, following the direction of the grain of the wood. Sanding across the grain will leave visible scratches and require additional sanding to remove these scratches.

Oiled Teak - Oiled teak furniture requires regular care to maintain its rich, saturated finish. Following the manufacturers recommendation for the reapplication of the oil every 6 months (or whenever it begins to become faded) will help to preserve the new look of your outdoor teak furniture.

Teak furniture makes an excellent choice for outdoor living and if properly maintained will last a lifetime. If you are unable to perform the regular maintenance contact a professional refinisher in your area for assistance

Outdoor Fabrics - Clean with natural soap in lukewarm water. Sponge briskly and rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove dirt. Machine washing outdoor fabric that has not been backed is also acceptable. Air dry. Diluted chlorine bleach will not affect the coloration of the fiber and is acceptable for stain removal. Chlorine bleach will eventually affect the strength of any fiber, so we suggest a solution of one part bleach to two parts water. Thorough rinsing is essential.

Upholstery

Understanding upholstery and how to care for your furniture is essential. Before attempting to remove a stain from your furniture, it is helpful to verify what type of fabric the furniture is covered with. Most fabric companies provide standardized cleaning codes and instructions which list the preferred spot cleaning method. We suggest that you first test any cleaning product in an inconspicuous area.

Most hospitality-grade fabrics are generally pre-treated. However, over time this protection will wear off. It is also important to deodorize your upholstery on a regular basis. Deodorizers use enzymes to destroy offensive odors. They do this by consuming the matter which causes the smell. This will give your furniture and upholstery a pleasant scent.

Upholstery Cleaning Codes

S: Clean the fabric sparingly with a dry cleaning solvent that’s water free. Test for color fastness, use sparingly.

W: Clean fabric with a water based solution, such as mild detergent and water or foam upholstery cleaner. Avoid over wetting.

WS: Depending on stain, use a water based solution, dry-cleaning solvent or upholstery shampoo.

X: Fabric should be professionally cleaned only. Vacuum or brush lightly to remove any accumulation of dust, dirt and debris. Do not use cleaning solvents or water based products on fabric.

Warranty

BLUE LEAF HOSPITALITY, INC.
4405 SW 74th Ave Miami, FL 33155
Phone: 305-668-3000 Fax: 305-668-3500

WARRANTY

Blue Leaf Hospitality, Inc. (“Blue Leaf”) warrants that product(s) delivered hereunder shall conform to the description as included on Blue Leaf literature or otherwise set forth in the buyer’s specifications for the product(s) attached to the Blue Leaf Terms and Conditions of Sale. Blue Leaf shall not be liable for customary variations from specifications, or for any imperfections inherent in the material or process used with respect to the product(s). Blue Leaf does not guarantee exact matching of color, shade or sizing of the product(s). In any case, Blue Leaf shall not be liable for any damages that result from improper installation of the product(s).

Blue Leaf warrants its product(s) to be free of manufacturing defects for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Blue Leaf further warrants to the purchaser of the product(s) that if the Blue Leaf frame fails structurally during normal usage within a period of one year from the date of purchase, we will repair or replace the frame (with same or similar product(s) if discontinued) at no charge. Parts and labor are included in the warranty. Blue Leaf further warrants that if the finish peels, cracks or blisters during normal usage within a period of one year from the date of purchase, Blue Leaf will repair, refinish, or replace the product(s). Blue Leaf has the option, in its sole discretion, of repairing or replacing any defective product(s). Additionally, any Blue Leaf liability is limited to the purchase price of the product(s) sold. This warranty is null and void on any invoices not paid in full.

This warranty does not cover: (1) any product(s) that have been in storage or freight damaged; (2) failure caused by misuse, or unreasonable, unanticipated or abusive use; (3) failure caused by a lack of reasonable and necessary care; (4) failure due to exposure to freezing temperatures; (5) changes in wood color due to the natural aging of the wood or staining; and (6) finish failure from indoor/outdoor pool or seaside use caused by neglecting to provide reasonable and necessary care. THIS WARRANTY SPECIFICALLY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE DUE TO NEGLIGENCE, IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, ACTS OF GOD, OR ALTERATIONS OR MODIFICATIONS OF ANY KIND, MADE BY ANY PERSON OR PERSONS, AFTER THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN DELIVERED TO THE PURCHASER. THIS WARRANTY IS VALID FOR ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE OF THE PRODUCT(S) TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER ONLY.

Blue Leaf offers no warranty on upholstery cover other than that provided by the upholstery cover manufacturer.

Blue Leaf shall not be liable in any event for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or any other damages to anyone due to breach of any warranty hereunder, for damages resulting from improper use or maintenance of the product(s), or for late delivery or nondelivery, and in no instance shall damages include profits on contemplated use or profits of any kind or description. Blue Leaf’s sole obligation shall be to repair or replace product(s) determined to be defective during the warranty period set forth in the Blue Leaf Warranty, or at Blue Leaf’s option to refund to the purchaser the amount paid for the product(s).

In the event that Blue Leaf is unable, after reasonable efforts, to repair or replace the defective product(s) then Blue Leaf shall refund the amount that buyer paid to Blue Leaf in full and complete satisfaction of this warranty. In the event that purchaser believes that purchaser is entitled to coverage under this warranty then purchaser shall notify Blue Leaf Customer Service by telephone (305-668-3000) or email at [email protected] with a summary of the product(s) problem (“Purchaser’s Notice”). Such Purchaser’s Notice must include all product order information including the product, condition and date of purchase. Thereafter, a representative of Blue Leaf will inspect, within 7 business days of the receipt of Purchaser’s Notice such product(s) at the Purchaser’s property (“Product Review”). Within 7 business days of the Product Review, Blue Leaf will deliver written notice (“Blue Leaf’s Notice”) to purchaser of Blue Leaf’s action plan with respect to the matter set forth in the Purchaser’s Notice. In the event purchaser finds Blue Leaf ’s action plan unacceptable, purchaser shall further notify Blue Leaf of its determination by written notice (“Purchaser Further Notice”) within 7 business days of purchaser’s receipt of the Blue Leaf action plan. Failure of the purchaser to deliver Purchaser’s Further Notice to Blue Leaf within such 7 day period shall be deemed to be acceptance of Blue Leaf’s action plan as set forth in Blue Leaf’s Notice.

THE REMEDIES PROVIDED BY THIS WARRANTY ARE EXCLUSIVE TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER REMEDIES, WARRANTIES, OR REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS, AND LIABILITIES, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR IN TORT, ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED HEREIN BY BLUE LEAF.

All products manufactured by Blue Leaf Hospitality, Inc are manufactured to contract standards and are built to endure the standard “wear and tear” of a hospitality environment.

All warranties and warnings expressed here and elsewhere in this sales literature are made part of the terms and conditions of the sale. Blue Leaf's limited product warranty covers normal contract usage for a period of 1 year from the date of sale. We offer no warranty on upholstery cover other than those guarantees expressed by the material manufacturer. Blue Leaf's sole obligation under the provisions of this limited warranty shall be limited to the repair of any product which provides defective during the warranty period. Blue Leaf shall not be liable for the cost of any special direct, indirect, incidental, anticipated or consequential damages to anyone due to the breach of any warranty hereunder.

Terms & Conditions

[1] Definitions:

A. Seller is Blue Leaf Hospitality Inc. (“Blue Leaf” or “Seller”)

B. Buyer includes the direct purchaser of Seller's goods and all other persons to whom the Seller's goods are sold in the ordinary course of

business.

C. Merchandise are the products sold by Blue Leaf.

[2] Acceptance of Entire Agreement:

All sales by the Seller are made pursuant to the terms and conditions stated herein (“Terms and Conditions of Sale”). No modification or addition to these Terms and Conditions of Sale shall be binding on the Seller unless specifically agreed to in writing and signed by an officer of

the Seller. Acceptance by the Seller of an order from the Buyer is expressly subject to Buyer's assent to these Terms and Conditions of Sale, which prevail over any other terms which may be contained in any purchase order, acceptance acknowledgment, or other form of the Buyer.

Buyer assents that it accepts the goods if it fails to give notice of objection within ten days of receipt of the Blue Leaf Merchandise. These Terms and Conditions of Sale and any modifications or additions hereto, specifically agreed to in writing and signed by an officer of the Seller, contain all the terms and conditions of sale of the goods described on the Blue Leaf Purchase Order Acknowledgment.

[3] Warranties and Disclaimers:

(a) Seller warrants that Merchandise delivered hereunder shall conform to the description as included on manufacturers literature or otherwise set forth in the Buyer’s specifications for the Merchandise. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED.

SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTY RESPECTING THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE MERCHANDISE OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

(b) Seller shall not be liable for normal manufacturing defects, for customary variations from specifications, or for any imperfections inherent in the material or process used with respect to the Merchandise. Seller does not guarantee exact matching of color, shade or sizing. In any case, Seller shall not be liable for any damages that result from improper installation of the Merchandise.

[4] Payments, Deposits and Collection:

(a) Payment shall be made in United States currency to the location specified on the Seller's invoice. Any check received from Buyer may be applied by Seller against any obligation owing by Buyer to Seller, under this or any other agreement, regardless of any statement appearing on or referring to such check, without discharging Buyer's liability for any additional amounts owing by Buyer to Seller and the acceptance by Seller of such check shall not constitute a waiver of

Seller's right to pursue the collection of any remaining balance. Time of payment is of the essence hereof. The terms of payment described on the Blue Leaf Proforma are material terms of this Terms and Conditions of Sale and breach by Buyer of any of those terms shall give Seller (in

addition to any other remedy available hereunder) the right to cancel the Buyer’s order for the Merchandise.

(b) Collection: Invoices not paid in whole or in part will result in outstanding balance due by the Buyer to the Seller and may be referred to third parties for purposes of collection. Buyer agrees to pay all costs incurred by Seller in connection with the collection of overdue balances including, but not limited to attorney fees, court costs, lien processing fees, interest and bank fees.

[5] Interest:

Interest may be charged at the rate of 1.5% per month on unpaid invoices after the due date set forth on the Blue Leaf Invoice.

[6] Credit:

Seller may, at its sole discretion at any time and from time to time, change the terms of Buyer's credit, require payment in cash and before shipment of any or all of the merchandise specified herein, and/or require anticipated payments of any or all amounts due under this agreement.

[7] Deliveries:

At Delivery, risk of loss of all Merchandise shall pass to the Buyer; title to the Merchandise shall not pass to Buyer until full payment for the Merchandise, and any costs associated with the collection, thereof, has been received by the Seller.

(a) In the event that delivery of all or any part of the merchandise specified in the Blue Leaf Pro forma is not delivered in a timely manner or prevented by events beyond Seller's control, including, but not limited to strikes, natural or manmade disaster, declared or undeclared war, government regulations, labor disputes and slowdowns, delays in transportation of the products or of the supplies necessary to produce the merchandise sold hereunder, Seller's or its suppliers inability to obtain labor, materials or services through its regular sources, embargoes, lack of shipping facilities or any other circumstance which could not have been avoided with reasonable care,

(i) Seller's time for performance shall be extended by 60 days or Seller may, at its option, cancel this order without liability, Buyer remaining liable to pay for Merchandise already delivered and

(ii) Buyer may, if Seller has not delivered the Merchandise by the last day of such 60-day period, cancel this order, without liability, Buyer remaining liable to pay for Merchandise already delivered.

(b) Returns - No returns are accepted without written authorization from the Blue Leaf Miami office. Authorized returns must be returned freight prepaid. Any materials arriving freight collect will not be accepted. Only material returned in full, unopened cartons will be credited. Damaged material will not be credited. No returns are accepted on non-stocked materials, special orders, custom orders and custom artistic orders.

[8] Claims and Allowances:

Any claimed trade practice, custom, usage, or course of dealing between the parties to the contrary notwithstanding, claims of any kind or nature (including, without limitation, claims on account of defective materials, and excluding only claims on account of defects which are not ascertainable by reasonable inspection) are specifically barred unless written notice thereof is given to Seller within 10 days after receipt of the Merchandise.

[9] Limit of Liability:

Seller's liability and Buyer's exclusive remedy with respect to any breach hereunder, (including, without limitation, breach of warranty) is expressly limited to Seller's choice of (a) the repair of defective Merchandise, (b) the replacement thereof with conforming Merchandise at the delivery point shown on the Blue Leaf Pro forma-,or (c) the repayment of the purchase price.

In no event shall Buyer be entitled to any other damages incidental, consequential or otherwise, for defective goods, late delivery or non-delivery or as a result of any breach hereunder or otherwise and in no instance shall damages include profits on contemplated use or profits of any kind or description.

[10] Design Protection/Intellectual Property:

When an order for products not in the standard Blue Leaf line is produced, Blue Leafs sole responsibility is to provide product(s) meeting the specifications of the customer or its agents and representatives Blue Leaf disclaims any obligation to indemnify or defend customers, property owners, architects, designers, specifiers, customer agents or others for claims alleging infringement of trademarks, copyrights, patents designs or any issues collectively described as intellectual property. Customer confirms that it is originator of specifications for this product and has clear title to said intellectual property and will defend and save harmless Blue Leaf Hospitality, Inc. for any claims (including expenses and reasonable attorney fees) to the contrary.

[11] PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS:

All seating dimensions shown in Shop Drawings and Sales Literature are subject to tolerances based on Industry Standards. Due to fabric and foam build up, depths and widths can vary by as much as 3/4". We assume no responsibility for overall dimensions unless specific dimension limitations are noted on the purchase order.

[12] General:

(a) These Terms and Conditions of Sale, together with the applicable purchase order, contain the entire agreement between the parties hereto (“Agreement”) and supersedes any prior oral or written agreements or communications between them relating to the subject matter hereof. No oral representations shall be binding unless set forth in the Agreement.

(b) This Agreement may not be assigned, modified or canceled by Buyer without Seller's prior written consent, and any attempt to assign, modify or cancel this Agreement without such consent shall be void.

Agreement shall be determined under and pursuant to the laws of the State of Florida. Any legal action or proceeding against Seller with respect to this Agreement or the Merchandise covered hereby must be brought in the Federal or State court located in Miami, Florida. Buyer agrees to pay on demand all costs and expenses of Seller (including, without limitation, reasonable counsel fees and expenses) in connection with Seller's enforcement of this Agreement.

(d) If any covenant, condition or other provision of this Agreement is now or hereafter becomes invalid, unlawful or incapable of being enforced, by reason of any rule of law or public policy, all other covenants, conditions and provisions of this agreement which can be given effect without the invalid, unlawful or unenforceable provision shall, nevertheless, remain in full force and effect, unless such invalidity, unlawfulness or unenforceability materially adversely affects the essence of this Agreement.