Characteristics and Maintenance Instructions: BIG IRONY products have intentionally not been painted because it is the surface irregularity the characteristic which makes them so special. With daily use, stains will appear, forming a patina which renders the surface even more beautiful. When delivered the surface BIG IRONY has undergone a final treatment with beeswax. Please clean it first with a dry rag in order to remove traces of oxidation and wax. To clean it use a non aggressive/soft detergent as if it were wood. Twice a year, we suggest to put beeswax on surface, removing it after one night as described above. Available as alternative epoxy painted version, copper black color, sand-touch.