care and maintenance
RS Barcelona products are manufactured of
high-quality materials to last over time. Although
age can catch up with us, it is possible to retain not
only their longevity but their appeal and beauty.
Therefore, as with any product that we love and
wish to preserve and protect, they require regular
care and maintenance, which should be increased
in pieces that are used outdoors.
· Carefully read the advice and tips included in this
User Manual.
· There is not a "one size fits all" statement for
the maintenance frequency of the products. It will
highly depend on the environment in which they are
placed (indoors, outdoors or covered outdoors; by
the sea or close to a swimming pool; in very high
moisture conditions or in areas with frequent rain...).
For this reason the periodicity of maintenance must
be set according to how the product and materials
perform in their environment.
· If the product is to remain out of use for extended
periods of time or in severe weather conditions, it
should be protected with an optional cover and/or
moved to a covered area or indoors to avoid dust
and moisture, which are main causes of mildew and
corrosion.
Metal
For the optimal conservation of pieces manufac-
tured in steel, periodic maintenance is advised.
For maximum resistance to corrosion, steelsurfaces
must always be kept clean. This maintenance must
be tailored to the conditions to which your stand is
exposed (dust, dirt, humidity in combination with
heat, salty or potentially corrosive environments,
etc.). This can vary from one to four times a month,
in normal settings, or up to once a day in cases of
unhygienic or very rough conditions.
You must be the one who adjusts and evaluates the
periodicity of the maintenance according to how the
material reacts, increasing or reducing it depending on
what is necessary for proper product care. In any case,
we recommend cleaning it at least once a week, as a
starting point
Therefore, it's important to keep the product clean.
Please follow these simple instructions to keep the
metal pieces of your stand in good condition:
• For cleaning steel, use only a cloth with warm water
and mild soap. Never use abrasive soaps or detergents,
as they can leave scratches and produce discoloration.
• Rub gently with a damp cloth. Rinse and wring the
cloth frequently, to keep it moist. Make sure to rinse
well and dry with another cloth.
• If the surface is glossy, you must wash it along the
grain, to avoid scratching the surface. On polished
surfaces, you must previously remove dust to avoid
scratching the surface.
• If the event of a spill, clean the stain as quickly as
possible.
• If you are unable to remove the stains with a damp
cloth, apply a metal cleaner to the surface with a cloth.
Read the instructions for the cleaner carefully, and test
it first on an inconspicuous spot. Make sure to rinse
well and dry with another cloth.
When the product is extremely dirty, with stains,
incrustations, or signs of surface discoloration due to
long periods of neglect, or poor maintenance, we rec-
ommend contacting professionals to restore the steel's
initial appearance.
Iroko wood (Counter bar)
As a natural material, iroko can vary in colour, or even
crack due to humidity and sudden changes in tem-
perature. Exposed to the elements, iroko undergoes a
natural oxidation process that affects its colour, taking
on an attractive silver- grey tone.
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Iroko pieces should be treated with a waterproof sealer
to protect them from moisture and stains (provided
they are cleaned immediately). However, this sealant
naturally vanishes over time.
We recommend treating the wood with sealant every
three months, or more frequently at dining and hospi-
tality establishments. To restore iroko's original appear-
ance, sand the entire surface and apply the sealant,
following the manufacturer's instructions.
Never use soaps or abrasive detergents, or furniture
cleaning products containing wax, as these types
of products form a sticky layer on the surface that
attracts dirt.
If the product is used outdoors, keep it clean and in
good condition, following these instructions more
frequently.
When the product is kept outdoors and is not used
for prolonged periods, we recommend you to use the
protective cover.
