FURNITURE

PLEASE NOTE – See individual product swing tickets for information about abuse, wind damage and normal wear and tear guarantee exclusions. Also product care, cleaning, service and return instructions.

For more than 50 years Shelta Australia has been selecting materials suitable for long life in the Australian environment. More recently we have the benefit of advanced materials and testing technologies. All exposed components are manufactured using UV inhibitors formulated for fabrics, synthetic wicker and plastic. Samples are then regularly tested by accredited Australian laboratories ARPANSA and AWTA.

SAFETY

Chairs.  Please do not swing backwards on the rear legs; do not stand on the seat or arms of the chair.
Tables. Do not allow children to sit on glass top tables - breakage of glass is rare, but can result in injury. Shelta glass tables are made of toughened (tempered) glass - this increases the glass strength dramatically and in case of breakage causes the glass to break into relatively safe granules.  However cutting and abrasion to hands or feet is still likely if care is not taken. If you wish to move the table, please lift rather than drag - dragging can cause stress and possible breakage of the glass. When mounting umbrellas in table holes ensure the umbrella is anchored with the appropriate size Shelta steel, concrete or granite base.  Umbrellas must not be left open when unattended or in windy conditions.  In heavy wind even closed umbrellas should be removed from the table.

CARE

All outdoor furniture will deteriorate if exposed to sunlight for long periods. A little extra care will allow you to get the best performance from your Shelta furniture and umbrellas. When not in use, we recommend that you cover chairs and tables with a Shelta Protective Cover. If possible, store your furniture in a dry, shaded location.  Aluminium tables and chair frames should be hosed regularly with fresh water to remove dust, salt and contaminants.  Avoid contact with water from swimming pools as salt and chlorine can cause corrosion of metal components. Textmesh slings and synthetic wicker can be washed with a mixture of mild detergent and warm water using a soft brush; then rinse thoroughly and allow to dry. Olefin cushions can be gently hand washed using detergent and warm water; then rinse and allow to dry. Soiling can be minimised by simply brushing off dirt before it becomes embedded in the fabric, wiping up spills as soon as they occur or spot cleaning soon after stains occur. Teak components will naturally weather to a silver grey colour, unless treated with a suitable furniture oil. Fabrics may be treated with a fabric protector such as Scotchguard. Textmesh slings and synthetic wicker may be protected by application of plastic conditioners such as Armorall.