Care Guide

You’ve invested in quality and we want to help your family enjoy these items for many years to come.

Cleaning

  • To remove light stains, wipe with a damp cloth and thoroughly air-dry.

  • Do not submerge in water.

  • Manage liquid spills with an absorbent cloth or towel as soon as possible and thoroughly air-dry.

Maintaining

  • Position away from direct sunlight, heat and damp conditions, as these can alter the colour and strength of natural fibres.

  • Our baskets are crafted from natural fibres, so they might change shape over time. To restore its shape:

    1. Dampen your hands slightly with water.
    2. Gently moisten the basket where it needs reshaping.
    3. Allow it to dry fully.
    4. To flatten a particular side, place heavy books on it while drying.

    Caution: Avoid soaking the basket or using excessive water. This will cause the fibres to expand and alter the basket's size.

Spun Bamboo Products

  • Regular maintenance with a natural polish, such as our recommended Gilly's Food-Safe Wax, is an effective barrier against dry conditions, which can cause fine cracks to appear.

  • Although our spun bamboo products are made from food-safe materials, they are not microwave or dishwasher safe.

Waxing your spun bamboo products

Your spun bamboo purchase comes with a care pack comprising:

  • 20g tin of Gilly’s Food-Safe Wax

  • 2 x 100% cotton cloths.

We recommend applying 1-2 pea-sized amounts of wax to the natural-grain surface of your spun bamboo product every 3 months or when you notice crackling of the inside coating.

To be applied by an adult only. Keep out of reach of children.

Application Instructions:

Surface Preparation

Ensure the surface is clean and free of dust before applying.

How to Apply

  • Apply sparingly with a clean, dry cloth in a circular motion.

  • Wipe away any excess. 

Dry Time

Allow surface to dry for 20 minutes.
Buff

Buff surface with another clean, dry cloth until silky smooth with no tackiness or fingerprinting. 

Ingredients: Beeswax, soy wax, carnauba wax, d-limonene, soap flakes and water.

May contain traces of bee pollen & soy.

Click here for detailed product information.

Gilly’s Food-Safe Wax can also be used to revitalise children’s furniture. Purchase larger tins here.