Image Source A desk job means you will be sitting in your office chair for the majority of the day, whether you work from home or in a...
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A desk job means you
will be sitting in your office chair for the majority of the day, whether you
work from home or in a cubicle. It's inevitable that you will have an accident
with food, ink, or drink, and you'll have to clean it up. The upholstery may require
general cleaning over time, and your wheels may require cleaning if they aren't
rolling as smoothly as they should. Below are the most frequent ideas on cleaning your office
chair.
1. Cleaning Up Spills and Stains
● Any loose debris should be picked up. Grab as
much of the solid as you can with a paper towel and throw it away. It's
possible that you'll have to repeat this process several times to completely remove
the solid. When cleaning a chair with fabric upholstery, be careful not to rub;
this will force the solids into the fabric, making cleaning more complicated.
It's essential to act as soon as you notice a problem so that dirt buildup can
be avoided.
● Using a wet cloth, blot liquids. The quicker you
clean up a spill, the less likely it will set and stain. You should only need
to dampen a cloth or rag with water if you act quickly enough. Use it to absorb
as much of the liquid as possible. Using a separate container or a sink, wring
out the liquid and blot the spill until it's gone.
● Check your chair's care label. The manufacturer's
cleaning instructions are printed on this tag. If you see an S, you should only
clean the chair with solvent-based solutions. A W indicates that a water-based
solvent should be used, whereas an SW or S/W indicates that either type of
solution can be used.
● Use a dry cleaning solvent to clean S-coded
chairs. Water-based products may cause damage to the upholstery. Cleaners come
in a variety of brands, and you should always read the instructions that come
with the product. Some cleaning products are liquid, while others are powdered.
● In either case, use a dry cloth to blot up the
stain with a small amount of solvent. To wick away the solvent, use a damp
cloth; otherwise, it may leave a mark on your upholstery.
● W-coded chairs should be cleaned with a
water-based solvent. Wet a clean cloth with a mixture of mild dish soap and
water. Using the cloth, blot the stain. If you rub the stain, you risk damaging
the upholstery, particularly if it's made of fabric or microfiber.
2. Freshening Up The Upholstery
● Remove dirt and dust with a vacuum. Begin with an
upholstery attachment, which has a brush underneath and a wide plastic end. The
brush is gentle enough not to damage leather or vinyl upholstery. Pass the
vacuum over the seat, back, and arms of the chair.
● Make a liquid soap and water solution. As for
soap, use a natural, biodegradable dish detergent. Make sure to test the
solution on a small, inconspicuous section of the upholstery first; this is the
only way to be sure it won't harm it. The composition of your solution will
differ depending on the upholstery.
3. Wheels, Arms, and Legs Cleaning
● Remove the wheels by turning the chair upside down.
If you sat in a different chair, you might find it easier to work. You'll save
your back by not having to bend down all the time. Some wheels come off with
just a tug, while others may require a screwdriver.
● Scrape large debris away with a butter knife.
Dried food, gunk, or even small pebbles can all obstruct the movement of your
office chair. The butter knife can be slipped into the crack between the wheel
and its cover, allowing you to scrape or pop any debris stuck in the wheel out.
● Using a dry cloth, wipe the wheel. This should
take care of any mess that the butter knife can't get rid of. If the wheels are
particularly dirty, dampen your cloth and sprinkle a few drops of dishwashing
soap on them.
● To dry the wheels, use paper towels. Any moisture
on the wheel will make it difficult to roll smoothly. If you use soap, wipe the
wheel down thoroughly with paper towels.
● Bring back the chair's wheels and flip it back
over. Your chair should now glide more easily. Before sitting in the chair,
remember to tighten the screws on the wheels.
