Taking Care of Your Office Chair

!±8± Taking Care of Your Office Chair

The chances are if you are anything like me, your old office chair will be a tad dusty and maybe with a few stains, just where the crumbs drop onto. - Nice.

Try vacuum cleaning the office seat every month, just like you do a car seat. The dust and general flotsam gathering beneath you could be reducing the life of the fabric, due to abrasion and depending on what is in there, some degeneration of the fibres. It's not critical by any means, but it will prolong the life of your office chair, make it more pleasurable to sit on, and look more pleasing with the rest of your office furniture.

Try to implement a strict-ish office chair cleaning regime; it will take just a few minutes.

Vacuum the seat Clean the castors with a damp cloth Lubricate the gas cylinders Wipe the office chair frame down with a clean damp cloth - a few dabs of diluted vinegar will help to remove stains. Operate all of the controls, make sure they all work. Use a mild upholstery dry cleaning agent on the seat and back. Use a fabric freshener spray like Febreze on the seat and back to remove any odours.

Leather Office Chairs should be cleaned and treated on a regular basis. You could spend plenty on specialist leather cleaning products, but lanolin based baby wipes are very good for cleaning the leather fabric and moisturising the hide. If the leather is on the verge of cracking, rub some petroleum jelly in and leave for a few hours before wiping off the excess.

If you have bought a quality offer chair, these few maintenance tips should improve the longevity of your investment and of course the look.

Mesh office chairs, need a little more care. Vacuum the mesh - avoid any attachments that have moving parts - and clean with warm soapy water. If stains are still present, spot cleaner may be required. If there a re still visible stains, check with the manufacturer to see if they recommend using dry cleaning products. Avoid rubbing too hard on the mesh as this may cause fraying and spoil the look of your mesh office chair.

Vinyl office chairs are few and far between nowadays, but warm soapy water and a soft brush will remove the most stubborn stains.

Finally a few tips on preventative maintenance.

Do not exceed the weight rating of the office chair. Check and tighten any screws or bolts every 3 months or so. Never stand on the office chair, even if you have brake loaded castors fitted. Use a step-ladder, unless you really want to star in the annual Darwin awards! Avoid sitting or placing your whole body weight on the armrests. Do not rest your feet on the chair seat - scuffs, dust and dog pooh - yuk! Give your office chair a mini MOT, check for complete operability of all controls, gas cylinder and ratchet back. Do not use the chair if the mechanism, base or frame is damaged. Do not use the chair if the seat or backrest is loose or uneven. Avoid office chair Olympics - good fun, but it usually ends in tears.