materials & care

ABOUT ALUMINUM

Aluminum’s malleability makes it a grand fit for highly detailed, durable Muuto products, bringing a light, airy feel to robust designs. Our aluminum products are powder-coated for a durable and sturdy finish.

HOW TO CARE FOR ALUMINUM

Clean the aluminum on a regular basis using a clean and damp cloth with a mild solution of detergent.

ABOUT ASH

Ash is a key material in Scandinavian furniture. We use the naturally bright, oiled ash wood to bring a light sentiment into our designs. The material is used in all of our colored furniture designs as ash is easily curved and shaped while being an excellent surface for lacquering, giving the vibrant colors a long lifespan.

HOW TO CARE FOR ASH

Color lacquered and oil ash wood should be cleaned on a regular basis with a damp, clean cloth. Remove stains using a mild mixture of water and detergent. Avoid surface contact with sharp objects as these leave scratches in the wood and lacquer.

HOW TO CARE FOR GLASS

The glass elements of the Corky Series are dishwasher safe. Warning: The cork top is not dishwasher safe. Be aware that resting heavy items against the glasses and carafe in the dishwasher may cause the product to break. Please be aware that when cleaning the glass in the dishwasher, the temperature in the dishwasher should not surpass 60-65ºC, as this may cause glass plague which is difficult to remove. The guideline below for limescale may in some cases be applicable to removing glass plague.

Limescale and built-up film on the glass can be removed by applying a mixture of vinegar and water—one liter of warm water and two cups of white vinegar. Place the product(s) in the vinegar and water mix, letting it soak for 30 minutes. Rinse the glasses afterward and dry them with a clean cloth.

If any remaining deposits are still on the glasses, sprinkle baking soda onto the glassware and gently rub with a sponge. Rinse well and let the glassware airdry afterward.

Accessories in glass

Regular cleaning:
Clean the surface with a dry, lint-free cloth.

Thorough cleaning:
Apply glass cleaner on the surface and dry off with a lint-free cloth.

Lamps and lampshades in glass

Regular cleaning:
Clean the surface with a dry, lint-free cloth.

Thorough cleaning:
Clean with a moist, lint-free cloth. If necessary, apply a little ammonia hydroxide into a bowl with water. Remember to read and follow the instructions on the bottle.

ABOUT LAMINATE

The laminate used in our designs is partly made from melamine resin; one of the hardest synthetically produced organic materials that has the ability to make a surface highly resistant towards scratches and natural wear.

HOW TO CARE FOR LAMINATE

For regular care, clean the laminate surface with a damp, clean cloth. Remove stains using a mild mixture of water and detergent.

WHAT IS LINOLEUM?

Linoleum consists of linseed oil, wood flour and resin. The result is a silky matte look, adding a tactile dimension to the surface of a tabletop

HOW TO CARE FOR LINOLEUM

Linoleum can be cleaned on a regular basis with a clean, damp cloth. Remove stains using a mild mixture of water and detergent. It is recommended to treat the surface with a linoleum polish 2-3 times a year.

THE LEATHER WE WORK WITH

We work with some of Europe’s leading leather suppliers to ensure that the leather used in our designs is of the highest possible quality. All leather used in Muuto products has been sourced from either Scandinavian or European cattle.

ANILINE LEATHER

Aniline leather is the purest, most natural leather with only around 15% of all leathers in the world being compliant with the requirements for being classified as aniline leather. The leather shows the natural features that are inherently found in animal hides with slight variations of the material occurring for a distinct, unique character. The leather has a natural expression with a soft, warm feel. Our Refine Leather is an aniline leather quality with a smooth, soft surface for optimal seating comfort. The leather is untreated with only a thin light waxing, allowing for the leather to breathe and patinate beautifully.

SEMI-ANILINE LEATHER

Semi-aniline leather is a full grain leather with a light top finish. The treatment of the surface makes the leather more durable. Semi-aniline leather is very soft and pliable with a high level of comfort. Our Easy Leather and Endure Leather are both semi-aniline leathers. We recommend using Endure Leather for contract projects and public environments due to its high durability. Natural leather does not perform well in dry air and sunlight. As a precautionary measure, we recommend to place leather upholstered furniture away from direct sunlight and refrain from having them in highly air-conditioned rooms as this can make the leather fade or dry out.

HOW TO CARE FOR LEATHER

Natural leather does not perform well in dry air and sunlight. As a precautionary measure, we recommend to place leather upholstered furniture away from direct sunlight and refrain from having them in highly air-conditioned rooms as this can make the leather fade or dry out. Regular care of the leather helps maintain its inherent qualities and prolong the lifespan of the surface. Clean the leather with a dry cloth or soft brush. Treat and moisturize the leather four or more times a year using only special leather treatment products for aniline and semi-soft leather products.

NATURAL MARKS

The typical natural characteristics that can occur on the different leather types are:

• Insect bites
• Scars
• Neck wrinkles
• Beauty marks
• Color variations from one leather hide to another and even within a single leather hide
• Variations in the natural grain from one hide to another and even within a single hide

ABOUT NANOLAMINATE

Nanolaminate is a fully dense, ultra-fine grained solid that exhibits a high concentration of interface defects. Nanolaminate is an innovative material with unique features as low light reflexivity, an extremely matt surface, anti-fingerprints and anti-bacterial features while the nanolaminate surface is resistant to scratches, dry heat and acid solvents. 

HOW TO CARE FOR PRODUCTS IN NANOLAMINATE

Designs in nanolaminate should be cleaned with a damp cloth. If necessary, only use a mild detergent or washing up liquid and not concentrated. Always wipe with a dry cloth afterwards. To minimize the risk of stains and marks, liquid, grease etc. should be removed straight away. Treat the surface with a melamine sponge, available in hardware stores, to reduce minor scratches.

ABOUT OAK

Oak is a traditional Scandinavian material with durable abilities against factors such as water and fungi, giving it long-lasting properties fit for furniture. Our products in lacquered oak veneer should be cleaned on a regular basis with a damp, clean cloth. Remove stains using a mild mixture of water and detergent.

HOW TO CARE FOR PRODUCTS IN OAK

Designs in solid oak, tabletops in particular, should be kept clean using a damp cloth on a regular basis while stains should be removed with a mixture of water and detergent. For long-term care, it is recommended that oak tabletops are treated with a special oak wood oil 2-3 times a year, making the wood resistant to stains and fluids.

ABOUT OREGON PINE

Oregon pine is a wood type that is softer than ash and oak, meaning that it is less robust and durable. Over time, the surface color of the wood will be slightly altered when exposed to light and indoor climates.

CLEANING

Wipe off with moist cloth and remove excess liquid with dry cloth.

ABOUT PLYWOOD

Plywood is a strong, thin wooden material that is made from pressing or gluing multiple layers of wood together.

HOW TO CARE FOR PRODUCTS IN PLYWOOD

Clean the table with a damp cloth. If necessary use a mild detergent or washing up liquid and not concentrated. Always wipe with a dry cloth afterwards. To minimize the risk of stains and marks, liquids, grease etc. should be removed straight away.

WHAT IS POLYMER FELT?

Polymer felt is a special composite material, made of two materials: PET and polyester. PET is partly made from recycled plastic.

HOW TO CARE FOR POLYMER FELT

Clean the polymer felt by vacuuming it on a regular basis. Remove stains with a clean, damp cloth.

ABOUT POWDER COATED ALUMINUM

Aluminum’s malleability makes it a grand fit for highly detailed, durable Muuto products, bringing a light, airy feel to robust designs.

HOW TO CARE FOR PRODUCTS IN POWDER COATED ALUMINUM

Clean the aluminum on a regular basis using a clean and damp cloth with a mild solution of detergent.

ABOUT SOLID OAK

Oak is a traditionally Scandinavian material with durable abilities against factors such as water and fungi alongside a high level of strength, giving it long-lasting properties fit for furniture.

HOW TO CARE FOR PRODUCTS IN SOLID OAK

Upon receiving your table, we recommend that tabletop and bottom is treated with special oak wood oil, improving its resistance to stains and fluids. We also recommend that you continue caring for the product by repeating this treatment 2-3 times a year. Clean tabletop often and carefully with a soft and dry cloth following the wood’s grain patterns. The product should not be exposed to excessive humidity, heat, or direct sunlight.

ABOUT STEEL

The steel that we use for our designs is either painted with a powder coating or chrome plated for a durable and sturdy finish. The chrome quality used for our designs is a chrome 3 variant that is both stainless and robust.

HOW TO CARE FOR STEEL

Clean both powder coated and chrome steel surfaces on a regular basis using a clean, damp cloth. Remove stains using a mild texture of water and detergent.  

THE TEXTILES WE WORK WITH

The textiles used for Muuto products are supplied by four differens companies:

Danish Kvadrat and Swedish Nevotex along with both Arve and Fidertessile from Italy.

The companies that we work with have been selected on the basis of their extensive knowledge within the field and state-of-the-art material qualities.

CLEANING

For cleaning textiles at home, remove non-grease stains by carefully dabbing with a lint-free cloth or sponge that has been wrung out in warm water.

If necessary, clean by dabbing with soapy water.

Finally, dab the surface with clean water.

For all Kvadrat upholsteries, please see Kvadrat.dk for further cleaning and maintenance instructions for your chosen textile.

Martindale is a unit for quantifying the abrasion resistance of textiles, especially when used for upholstery.

The Martindale method, also known as the Martindale rub test, simulates natural wear of a seat cover, in which the textile sample is rubbed against a standard abrasive surface with a specified force. The test equipment works in intervals of 5000 cycles, totalling the wear number (unit: Martindale) of abrasion cycles that leads to the material being worn to a specified degree. The higher the value, the more resistant the material is to abrasion.

You can find the value of a specific textile on the relevant product fact sheet, or in our color code index. 

ABOUT WOOD FIBER & PLASTIC COMPOSITE

Our Fiber Chair Series is designed in an innovative composite of wood and plastic fibers, a material was uniquely developed for the Fiber Chair series. With the shell consisting of up to 25% wood fibers, the shell a uniquely deep surface and soft, matte touch. Though invisible to the eye when viewed from afar, the natural details of the wood fibers are revealed when viewing the design up-close. Note that slight variations in the surface may occur due to the inherent characteristics of the material.

HOW TO CARE FOR PRODUCTS IN WOOD FIBER & PLASTIC COMPOSITE

For regular cleaning, use a clean, damp cloth. Remove stains using a mild mixture of water and detergent

ABOUT THE WOOL WE USE

For Ply Rug & Varjo Rug:

The Ply and Varjo Rugs are made in 100% New Zealand wool, a natural material that is easy to clean and preserve. All rugs are woven by hand.

For Pebble Rug:

Pebble Rug is made from 60% wool and 40% jute fibers, both natural materials that are easy to clean and preserve.

For the Aiayu for Muuto Products:

The Aiayu for Muuto products—the Layer Cushion, Rhythm Throw, Twine Cushion and Ample Throw—are made in baby llama wool, describing the highest quality of llama wool with the word “baby” referring to the inherent softness of the llama wool.

The llamas from which the wool is sourced walk freely in flocks with their herders in the Bolivian highlands. The llamas are owned by multiple families who identify their llamas by the colored tassels on the llama’s ears. Once the hair of the llama has reached the desired length, the llamas are sheared to obtain the raw fiber for the baby llama wool—this happens about twice a year as it takes roughly six months for the hair of the llama to naturally regenerate to once more.

For the Sway Throw:

The Sway Throw is made in 100% fine merino wool.

HOW TO CARE FOR WOOL

For Ply Rug, Pebble Rug and Varjo Rug:

We recommend having your wool products dry-cleaned to avoid damaging the product. For regular cleaning at home, vacuum the wool rugs. Clean stains instantly with sparkling water. We also offer a rug pad that will reduce wear and tear, keep the rug from sliding and ensure that it lays smoothly on the floor.

For the Aiayu for Muuto products:

The Aiayu for Muuto products are made in baby llama wool—a self-cleaning fiber that requires less washing than other materials. Simply air your product at first. If the need to wash it arises, hand wash is recommended at 30 degrees using high-quality soap. Soak the product in water for 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing it in 30 degrees water. Avoid twisting or pressing the water out. Let the product dry flat.

For the Sway Throw:

Dry clean only.