Bamboo Care & Maintenance

Bamboo is very resilient, and should be maintained in a similar way to other wooden products.  

HOMEWARES

MISH homewares products are coated with a 100% natural beeswax polish, and come with a small tin of extra polish that can be used to help maintain a clean, protective barrier on the bamboo. 

Cleaning

Generally, wiping the board with a damp cloth is all that is needed. If necessary, first wipe the board with a cloth damped with warm water and a mild soap, then wipe with a cloth damped with just water. Always dry immediately after, and never put in a dishwater or expose to high heat.

Ongoing Care

After regular use (generally every 4 - 6 months) you may notice the shine of the surface is warn, and the texture may feel grainy.

First wipe the board with a cloth dampened with soapy water. Immediately after, dry it thoroughly with a clean towel. Using a lint-free cloth rub the beeswax polish into the board using a circular motion. Leave it to absorb for up to one hour, then wipe off any excess with another clean cloth. 

Our polish contains only pure Irish beeswax, organic jojoba oil and carnauba wax.

FURNITURE

Prevention

  • Avoid damp/wet areas; such as next to windows or doors that may accumulate excessive dew or perspiration. I
  • Do not place bamboo furniture next to a heat source; such as a radiator, heating vent or fireplace.
  • Always use a coaster when placing cold drinks on bamboo, and wipe away spills or moisture as soon as possible. Even after wiping away, moisture may appear to have stained the surface, however this will often fade away in 10 - 15 minutes.
  • Just like real wood, bamboo can be scratched and dented.

Cleaning

  1. Use a soft cloth and warm soapy water to gently rub the furniture  — a mild dish soap works best
  2. Wipe away the soapy water with another cloth, damped with water — be sure not to oversaturate the pieces.
  3. Towel dry as best as possible.

    Repair

    Bamboo can be repaired and refinished just as wooden furniture can. MISH uses a clear matt finish on all our bamboo furniture. We do not not stain or dye the bamboo. 

    We recommend consulting a professional repairs-person for additional help and details.

    Additional care products

     

    MISH does not accept any responsibility for damage caused by cleaning, maintaining, or repairing our products. We recommend consulting a professional furniture repairs-person for any repair work.