Sturdy & Stress-free

Choosing a long-lasting piece of furniture should make the moving process that little bit smoother. Here, the team from Scanteak explains the benefits of their specialty hardwood timber.

Teak furniture is durable, easy to maintain, and often grows more valuable over time. Its durability can be credited to the high oil content, which delays decay and bacterial growth, and discourages insects. Teak is also weatherresistant and can last for years.

Maintaining teak furniture is easy and fuss-free; drip two to three teak oil drops on to a dry, soft rag and coat the furniture evenly. To clean, it only needs to be wiped down with a damp cloth (you can add very mild soapy water) once in a while.

Over time, the colour of teak deepens, and with constant use it develops its own shine and personality, often growing more valuable as time goes by.

Machine-washable Covers

Look for sofas with removable upholstery that can be machinewashed at any time. This is extremely useful for those families with young children, or those who frequently entertain. Removable, machine-washable mattress covers also make

Scanteak provides after-sales support long after the product warranty has ended, so you won’t be left to fend for yourself once you’ve purchased your furniture.

cleaning up after accidents easy. Our sister brand Scankomfort sells reasonably priced goodquality mattresses with easily removable covers, meaning you also don’t have to worry about mattresses gathering dust mites or bed bugs.