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Outdoor Furniture
Care and Maintenance
With regular care and maintenance, your
Herman Miller outdoor furniture will
provide years of superior performance and
satisfaction. To maintain the quality of your
Herman Miller product, please follow the
cleaning procedures provided below.
The Value of Caring
The materials of the Herman Miller outdoor furniture are built for
strength and durability.
The construction results in long-lasting and easy-to-clean
products.
Please note that suntan lotions and sprays, as well as insect
repellents, may discolor the furniture material or nish.
Acid-based liquids, such as coee, wine, and fruit juice, need to
be wiped up immediately using a clean, so cloth.
The longer a spill remains, the more dicult it will be to remove
and may stain.
The instructions for the care and maintenance of Herman Miller Products are provided to you as a service.
No warranty is implied since results may vary.
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Eames
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Aluminum Group Chairs
and Ottoman Outdoor
Products in the Eames Aluminum Group Outdoor include
Side Chair Outdoor, Lounge Chair Outdoor, and Ottoman
Outdoor. These products feature Herman Miller suspension
technology for the ultimate in comfort and support.
Outdoor Weave Mesh Material
Normal Cleaning
Use a solution of tablespoon of Tide detergent powder
(unscented) that has been diluted in cup of warm water.
Dip a clean, dry cloth into the solution, and wipe the Outdoor
Weave mesh material.
Aer cleaning, rinse the mesh material and the entire chair
with clean, warm water, and wipe dry with a clean, so cloth.
Do not use abrasive, acid, alcohol-based, or solvent-based
cleaners; they could damage the mesh material.
Do not use a power washer to clean Aluminum Group Outdoor
furniture; it could damage the mesh material.
Note: Do not leave your Aluminum Group Outdoor furniture
standing in water.
Ultraviolet (UV) and Fading
When you’re not using your Aluminum Group furniture, we
recommend covering it to avoid prolonged exposure to
direct sunlight.
Arms, Frame, and Base Finish
We recommend normal cleaning at least once a year.
Normal Cleaning
Use a solution of tablespoon Tide detergent powder
(unscented) that has been diluted in cup of warm water.
Aer cleaning, rinse the metal with clean, warm water, and wipe
dry with a clean, so cloth.
For added protection or to remove scu marks, apply with
pre-soened paste wax, such as Meguiar’s Cleaner Paste Wax,
following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Take care not to get wax on the mesh material.
Do not use abrasive, acid, alcohol-based, or solvent-based
cleaners; they could damage the paint nish.
Do not use a power washer to clean Aluminum Group Outdoor
furniture; it could damage the paint nish.
Note: Do not leave your Aluminum Group Outdoor furniture
standing in water.
Storage
We recommend you bring your Aluminum Group furniture
indoors for storage if the temperature stays below degrees
Fahrenheit (° Celsius) for an extended period of time.
Tables Outdoor
Stone is a Natural Material
As with any stone product, there are a few special points to
consider.
Natural characteristics in stone cause variations in hues, veins,
crystals, and distinctive marks.
These variations and subtle changes seen as the stone ages are
values associated with natural materials.
Each tabletop is hand craed. No tabletops are identical, just as
no stone pieces are the same.
Variations in both color and veining are to be expected.
The marble, granite, and slate used on our products are
inherently strong and stable.
Stone is a natural material that will age, adding character to the
product.
Over time the stone may fade in color, staining of the surface
may appear, and surface cracks—if not already visible at time
of purchase—may appear. Small cracks do not aect the
structure of the tabletop.
Stone Tabletop
Products using stone for outdoor furniture tabletops of
marble, granite, and slate include Eames Tables Outdoor,
Eames Wire Base Low Table Outdoor, and Nelson™ Pedestal
Table Outdoor.
Normal Cleaning
Rinse the tabletop with warm water to remove surface dirt
and wipe dry with a clean, so cloth for routine maintenance.
Wash with a so cloth and a mixture of a mild detergent
and warm water.
Rinse with warm water, and wipe dry with a clean, so cloth.
Do not use abrasive, acid, alcohol-based, or solvent-based
cleaners; they will damage the surface.
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Acid-based Liquids, such as coee, wine, and fruit juice
Wipe up immediately using a clean, so cloth.
The longer a spill remains, the more dicult it will be to remove
and may stain.
Do not use abrasive, acid, alcohol-based, or solvent-based
cleaners; they will damage the surface.
Ultraviolet (UV) and Fading
We recommend that when not in use your Herman Miller stone
tabletop be placed away from the sun or appropriately covered.
UV light can be a cause of outside environmental damage and
fading to your stone tabletop.
Over time, stone tops will fade in direct sunlight.
Stone Resealing
To check if your stone tabletop requires resealing, pour a small
amount of water onto the table.
If the water still beads, resealing is not necessary.
If beading does not occur, we recommend a natural stone
sealer (available at hardware and home improvement stores) to
rejuvenate a faded stone tabletop.
Storage
If you choose to cover your stone table, be sure to remove the
cover when the weather is warm or humid to reduce the chance of
mold and mildew growth.
Do not keep your stone table out of doors below 40° Fahrenheit
(5° Celsius) as the stone may be compromised.
High Pressure Laminate (HPL) Tabletop
Normal Cleaning
Wash the laminate with a so cloth and a solution of mild
detergent and warm water.
Rinse thoroughly and dry with a clean so cloth.
For minor repair of burns or other stubborn marks, apply a
nonabrasive liquid kitchen cleanser with a so cloth soaked in
warm water.
Rub in the direction of the grain; use caution to avoid damaging
the surface texture or gloss.
If no grain direction is visible, rub with a light, circular motion.
Do not use powdered abrasives or other harsh cleansers like
hypochlorite bleach, hydrogen peroxide, nitric or hydrochloric
acids, or lye; they may deface the surface and change the nish
color.
Ultraviolet (UV) and Fading
We recommend that when not in use your Herman Miller laminate
tabletop be placed away from the sun or appropriately covered.
UV light can be a cause of outside environmental damage and
fading to your laminate tabletop.
Over time, laminate tops will fade in direct sunlight.
Storage
If you choose to cover your laminate table, be sure to remove the
cover when the weather is warm or humid to reduce the chance of
mold and mildew growth.
Do not keep your laminate table out of doors below 40° Fahrenheit
(5° Celsius) as the stone may be compromised.
Table Base Finish
The base materials of the Herman Miller outdoor furniture are
built for strength and durability.
The construction results in a long-lasting and easy-to-clean base.
Coated Metal
Wash coated metal surfaces with a so cloth soaked in detergent
and warm water; rinse thoroughly and dry.
Remove scu marks from low-gloss coatings with pre-soened
paste wax, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Remove scu marks and scratches from high-gloss coatings
using automotive polishing compounds, either liquid or paste.
Aer polishing, apply a pre-soened automotive paste wax to
restore original sheen.
Do not use abrasive, acid, alcohol-based, or solvent-based
cleaners; they could damage the paint nish.
Do not use a power washer to clean outdoor tables; it could
damage the paint nish.
Note: Do not leave your Herman Miller outdoor table standing
in water.
