General dining table care tips 

You (obviously) want to avoid scuffs, marks and damage. They dull your table’s shine, and distract from your dinners. Here’s how to keep them at bay:

Veneered and solid wood tables

 Regular cleaning is key. Wipe your table with a damp cloth, then dry with a clean, lint-free cloth
Wipe up any spills immediately Use a diluted, wood-friendly detergent on any stubborn marks Don’t use harsh or abrasive chemicals, polishes or sprays To repair small scratches on veneer, you can use a small amount of oil polish, and for solid wood, you can just seal with matching varnish or paint. Always test a discrete area before you do this Coasters and placemats, please. They protect the table’s surface from moisture and heat – don’t place hot drinks or plates directly on your table Try to keep your table out of direct sunlight – this can cause some colour fading and movement of the timber Don’t put your table directly in front of a radiator – on veneered tables, this can cause the veneer to lift away, and cause solid wood to move Just a reminder; solid wood is a changeable and living material, so excess heat, cold and moisture will affect the timber and over time could cause bowing or hairline cracks 

Lacquer

Clean your lacquered table as per veneered tables above Lacquer is easily scratched, so make sure everyone uses a placemat and coaster Wipe away finger marks with a soft microfibre cloth
 

Glass

Wipe away spills and finger marks with a clean, dry cloth

Concrete, marble and stone

Concrete tables are porous, so clean up any spills as soon as they happen Keep sharp objects like knives away from the surface – these are particularly prone to scratches Wipe concrete, marble and stone tables regularly with a damp cloth, then dry with a clean, lint-free cloth Don’t use harsh or abrasive chemicals, polishes or sprays
 

Extending dining tables

Roughly dragging your table when extending it can cause the legs to break – so it’s important to take care when you’re moving it. If you can, get someone to help you.