How to Clean Office Chair

You might think that your office chair would not be as dirty as your other furniture. However, it can be among the grimiest areas in your office. This is because it is prone to collecting dust and clothing fibers. It also may gather crumbs if you eat at your desk. Armrests can also get greasy. Coffee and soda spills are also problematic.

In addition, many work chairs have small crevices that can be especially difficult to clean. While dusting your office furniture is a regular priority, you may not clean your office chair as frequently as needed. So, how do you clean an office chair and restore its cleanliness?

Importance of Keeping Office Chairs Clean

Keeping your office chair clean is important for your hygiene and health. The grime and germs that accumulate on work chairs can result in illness, attract pests and impact indoor air quality. In addition, the cleanliness of your office chair can play a role in its longevity and performance over the years.

For example, excessive grime on the seat can wear down the leather or cloth upholstery. Debris in the tiny nooks of the chair’s adjustable parts can impair the chair’s ability to adjust in height, swivel and recline.

How Often Should You Clean Your Office Chair?

As is the case with other furniture and equipment in your office, your desk chair should be cleaned on a weekly basis. Incorporate this chore into your regular cleaning schedule to minimize buildup over time.

Regular cleaning steps include vacuuming the chair from top to bottom with the handheld attachment on your vacuum cleaner. An alternative is to wipe it down with a microfiber cloth. You can also use compressed air to blow dirt out of the small crevices.

How Do You Deep Clean an Office Chair at Home?

In addition to regularly cleaning your home office chair, deep cleaning is essential. Deep cleaning should be done at least twice a year. The steps for cleaning office chairs varies based on the type of material it is made with. Before cleaning any chair, read the manufacturer’s instructions on the label.

In addition, test a small, concealed area of the material to look for signs of damage before cleaning the entire chair.

Fabric Upholstery

To start cleaning fabric, vacuum the upholstery with the handheld attachment. To address stains, grease and other discolored areas, add warm water and distilled white vinegar in a spray bottle. Lightly spray the solution onto the spots, and scrub gently with a clean cloth.

Because vinegar has disinfecting and grease-cutting properties, you can also use the solution to sanitize the armrests. Avoid getting the fabric overly wet. After cleaning it, use a blow-dry to speed up the drying process.

Leather or Faux Leather

Faux leather can be cleaned effectively with soap and water. After wiping down the chair with soapy water, use a second cloth dipped in fresh water to remove the suds. Dry the chair thoroughly. To clean authentic leather, use a commercial leather cleaning product. After cleaning it, condition the material with leather conditioner.

Mesh or Plastic

After vacuuming a mesh or plastic office chair, check the label. Use soapy water to wipe down the material if the label has a W. However, if the chair’s label has an S, a dry cleaning product needs to be used to avoid damage. An X indicates that the chair must be professionally cleaned. If the label has a C, use an enzyme-based cleaning product.

Chair Base and Casters

Tip the chair on its side to access the base and casters more easily. Carefully remove the wheels. If you see large amounts of debris, scrape it off of the wheels and casters with a butter knife. Use soapy water to remove the rest of the dirt across the base, casters and wheels. Then, wipe these parts clean with fresh water, and dry them before reattaching the wheels.

What’s the Best Way to Disinfect and Deodorize Your Office Chair?

Many office chair materials can be cleaned with vinegar, rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide. These are all disinfecting products that can kill or weaken many germs. If your chair has a funky odor, cleaning it will often remove undesirable smells. However, if smells linger, apply a layer of baking soda across the upholstery. Let the baking soda sit in place for at least 15 to 30 minutes. Then, vacuum it up.

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