Cleaning Guide: Home Office Chairs
Most of us love to keep our desks tidy and clean our desks, but the same can’t be said about chairs. Wondering how your home office chair be kept free from odor and stains? Explore how you can clean the office chair in the most effective way possible.
Cleaning Fabric Office Chairs
Fabric upholstery is the most affordable material that attracts significant amounts of dust, dirt, and grime as time passes. You can clean your fabric office chairs in the following ways:
- Vacuum: The first step should be dusting followed by vacuuming. This will remove any dry dirt or debris on your chair’s surface.
- Check the label: Check the label on your chair if it can be cleaned with the water-based solution (“W”), or a dry-cleaning solvent (“S”). Once you know spot cleaning.
- Clean the fabric: Some fabrics can be simply cleaned with warm water, mild detergent, and a clean damp cloth. If focusing on a specific spot or stain, move in dabbing motion rather than scrubbing to prevent further spreading.
- Dry: Once done with cleaning, leave the chair to air dry completely.
- Re-vacuum: Vacuum again once for the final time to ensure the chair’s seat is completely clean.
- Wipe the arms and legs: To ensure complete cleaning, wipe the arms and legs, including underneath your chair.
Cleaning Leather Office Chairs
Leather is another common type of office chair. It is hard-wearing and if taken care of properly will last over years.
- Vacuum the fabric and avoid scratching while using low suction.
- Wipe its surface regularly to stop excessive dirt building up and prevent leather graining.
- Once completely dry, gently buff the surface with a dry cloth for a polished finish.
- Ensure that you regularly use a protector or conditioner so that your leather remains supple, soft and doesn’t crack.
- Once the seat is clean, use a damp cloth to wipe over the armrests, legs, and underneath the chair.
The same is applicable to mesh office chairs but after vacuuming and cleaning with soapy water, use a cotton swab to clean the cracks and trapped dirt in less accessible parts. Finally, let that all dry.
How to Clean Office Chairs with Wheels
Most modern offices chairs with wheels today and cleaning is easy by following the easy steps:
- Place your chair upside down to make cleaning easier.
- Remove debris caught in the wheels, or for removing hair, you can use a pair of tweezers.
- Remove the wheels from the chair before moving onto the next step.
- Thoroughly clean the wheels using a damp, soapy cloth.
- Dry and reattach the wheels and do regular and timely cleaning to ensure it lasts long and is comfortable always.
