We have been producing solid wood toilet seats for over 30 years and in our experience, they will give years of pleasurable service if a few simple measures are taken to look after them.
You should inspect your seat regularly. For seats with a wood finish, apply a good quality wax polish from time to time.
If the seat is subjected to long term contact with urine or water, the finish will deteriorate, and the underlying timber could become permanently stained. Regularly check, wipe clean and dry the underside of the ring. If a problem persists, you should take steps to prevent the excess water. It is possible that the cause is the WC “over flushing” & splashing the underside of the seat. You may need to consult a plumber to have a reducing cone fitted to the bottom of the flush pipe to stop this. Always use your best efforts to keep your seat clean and dry: if necessary, lift the ring before flushing.
We also recommended that the seat is lifted when cleaning the lavatory bowl. Constant knocking of the seat with a brush will damage the finish, as could the chemicals used to clean the bowl. Leave the seat up if you leave chemicals in the WC bowl overnight.
- To clean your made to order seat, use a damp cloth, and if desired, a mild disinfectant such as “dettox” spray.
- Do not use any neat chemicals and under no circumstances use any form of acid or alkaline cleaners such as lime-scale removers.
- To polish wood finish seats, most proprietary furniture polishes are suitable, and from time to time, a good quality wax can be used.
- Abrasive creams and powders are unsuitable and are to be avoided, as should scourers.
- Antique gold, nickel and chrome fittings should be cleaned regularly with a damp cloth, disinfectant, and furniture polish. Avoid using abrasive metal polishes or chemical cleaners.
We advise that you do not sit on the lid of your seat, as the brass fittings are malleable and likely to be pressed onto the ring, resulting in damage.
Exposing your seat to large and rapid changes in temperature or humidity could result in splitting or warping of the timber, be careful of radiators close to your seat.
For natural wood seats, you may find that joined boards differ slightly in colour. This is perfectly natural and as the timber ages and matures the seat will darken and take on an even appearance.