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Paperboard storage boxes: dry-cloth cleaning instead of wet wiping

Cardboard organizers need different care from plastic bins. IKEA VATTENTRÅG is made from corrugated recycled paperboard, with a dry-cloth-only cleaning instruction.

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IKEA VATTENTRÅG is a stackable recycled corrugated-paperboard box intended for papers and notebooks; its official care instruction is to wipe with a dry cloth. Avoid treating paperboard like washable plastic.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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Remove papers and small items, and set them in a clean, dry location.
Inspect the box, lid and folds for dampness, warping or damage.
Gently brush off dust with a soft dry cloth; use a dry soft brush for creases.
For a box labeled dry-cloth-only, such as IKEA VATTENTRÅG, do not spray water or cleaner or use a wet mop cloth.
Once dust-free and dry, place the box away from wet floors and areas where splashes occur.
Replace contents without overloading the box. If it is water-damaged, deformed or visibly moldy, separate its contents and dispose of or address the box appropriately.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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