Caring for your home accessories
Studio Nokk products are 3D printed from matte PLA. The material is light, sturdy and easy to keep clean. With a few simple habits your home accessories stay beautiful for years.
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Wipe with a damp cloth
Lukewarm water and a little washing-up liquid. -
Not in the dishwasher
The material can warp. -
Away from heat
No hot pans, oven or heater. -
Matte colours
No scouring pads or harsh cleaners.
How to clean 3D printed products
Wipe dust away with a dry, soft cloth. For stains, use a damp cloth with lukewarm water and, if needed, a drop of washing-up liquid. Then dry the product.
Some dust can settle between the ribs. Remove it with a soft brush or an old toothbrush.
- Use lukewarm water, not hot water.
- Don't use a scouring pad, abrasive cleaner or harsh cleaning products. They can damage the matte surface.
- Don't put your product in the dishwasher.
Why PLA can't take heat
PLA is a plant-based plastic. It becomes soft at temperatures from around 55 °C and can then warp. That's why our products don't belong in the dishwasher, the oven or the microwave.
Also don't put them right next to the stove, on the radiator or behind glass in full summer sun, for example in the car or on a south-facing windowsill. Put a hot pan or oven dish on a trivet made for that.
Everyday use in the kitchen, bathroom and living room
Our home accessories are made for indoors. Splashes in the kitchen or bathroom are no problem. Wipe the product and let it dry.
The fine lines you see and feel are part of 3D printing, layer by layer. They're not a flaw but a characteristic of how every product is made in our studio in Zeewolde.
Questions about care
Can Studio Nokk products go in the dishwasher?
No. The dishwasher gets too hot and PLA can warp. Clean your product with a damp cloth, lukewarm water and a little washing-up liquid.
How do I clean a 3D printed product?
Wipe it with a soft, damp cloth and lukewarm water. Remove dust between the ribs with a soft brush. Don't use a scouring pad or harsh cleaning products.
How much heat can PLA take?
PLA becomes soft from around 55 °C. So keep your product away from hot pans, the oven, the radiator and places where it sits behind glass in full sun.
Can I use my product in the bathroom?
Yes. PLA copes well with moisture and splashes. Dry your product and don't put it somewhere it gets hot.
Does the material fade in the sun?
With normal indoor use the matte colours stay beautiful. Prolonged bright sunlight and heat behind glass can affect the material, though. So preferably don't leave your product in full sun all day.
What is PLA actually?
PLA stands for polylactic acid, a plastic made from plant-based raw materials such as corn starch or sugar cane. We use it to print our home accessories, layer by layer, in the colour you choose.