Care instructions
Every piece we make is handcrafted by a single artisan, one at a time, and we want it to live beautifully in your home for decades. A few simple habits will help protect your finish and keep your table looking its best: always use trivets for anything warm, avoid placing extremely hot or cold items directly on the surface, use coasters to prevent scratching and condensation, and avoid any standing moisture. After wiping your table down, always dry it immediately. And remember, your table doesn’t need constant cleaning. Wiping too often will wear down the finish faster, so clean only when necessary with a soft, damp cloth. Treating your furniture with the same intention and care with which it was made ensures that it will age gracefully alongside you.
For finish-specific instructions, see below.
Odies oil
Odie’s Oil is an environmentally friendly finish that’s as tough as it is beautiful. Odie’s needs about two weeks to fully cure, so you’ll need to be extra gentle on your table during the first few weeks. Avoid anything too heavy, hot, or wet, and resist the urge to use table cloths or placemats during this time. Treat it gently, keep it uncovered, and in time you’ll have a table that can take on anything.
The best way to care for pieces finished with Odie’s are by these simple methods:
Vinegar & Water: Mix 1 part vinegar with 10 parts water and clean with a terry cloth.
Soapy Water: Use mild soap (like Dawn), rinse off all suds, and wipe it dry.
Odie’s Cleaner Concentrate: Mix 2% Odie’s Cleaner Concentrate with 98% water in a spray bottle. This will clean and refresh your finish.
Osmo
Osmo provides a professional, clear satin wood finish which combines all the advantages of oils and waxes in one product. It is resistant to water and dirt, super durable, and smooths wood surfaces. Osmo needs about two weeks to fully cure, so you’ll need to be extra gentle on your table during the first few weeks. Avoid anything too heavy, hot, or wet, and resist the urge to use table cloths or placemats during this time. Treat it gently, keep it uncovered, and in time you’ll have a table that can take on anything.
To care for pieces finished with Osmo, simply wipe down with a damp cloth to remove grit as needed. Make sure to wipe the surface dry to prevent water from sitting on the table surface. You can also use Osmo Wash and Care for regular cleaning.
Rubio Monocoat oil
Rubio is a natural oil that creates an extremely durable finish and enhances the natural beauty of wood furniture. Rubio needs about a week to fully cure, so you’ll need to be extra gentle on your table during the first week. Avoid anything too heavy, hot, or wet, and resist the urge to use table cloths or placemats during this time. Treat it gently, keep it uncovered, and in time you’ll have a table that can take on anything.
For best care, we recommend using a damp (not dripping) rag with clean water. Rubio Surface Care Spray or properly diluted Rubio Monocoat Soap are the only recommended cleaners, as they will remove dirt and grease without leaving a film.