Office chairs cleaning: How and why?

The long-suffering chairs are those pieces of furniture, so frequently forgotten when cleaning offices, or in all kinds of businesses, and especially at home, where they are not usually paid much attention until the dirt is clearly visible, despite being one element that receives the most use anywhere.

For this reason, it has seemed important to us to dedicate an article to cleaning chairs, to draw attention to the importance of sanitizing both the seats, backs, and legs, in this type of furniture.

Contents 

• 1 Reason to pay adequate attention to cleaning chairs

• 1.1 Businesses in which we must pay special attention to cleaning chairs

• 2 How to clean chairs made of wood, fabric, synthetic leather, vegetable fibers, natural leather, and PVC

Reasons to pay proper attention to chair cleaning

The seat of a chair is an element that receives the dirt transported with the clothes that pass through very different places at the end of each day, since it is very easy that before arriving home, or the office, you have sat in different places how the bus, occupying a seat that has previously been shared by many other passengers, collecting dirt and pollutants in each.

But not only are the seats used for their correct use, but they are also used to deposit all kinds of objects, and even shoes, which have previously been exposed to contact with different floors, sidewalks, parkland, and multiple surfaces. , dragging the contamination that can be found in each zone.

The chairs upholstered with fabrics have absorbent properties against dust and liquid spills, so if there is no cleaning, the dirt accumulates progressively, turning this furniture into great nesting spots for the dreaded mites, responsible for allergies, which It is essential to clean fabric chairs at least weekly, to eliminate this problem.

On the other hand, there are businesses in which, if possible, continuous cleaning of seats and chairs is essential, due to the activity that is carried out in them, as they are continuously exposed to receiving more dirt and stains, which are inexcusable to maintain a correct image.

Businesses in which we must pay special attention to cleaning chairs

Although adequate maintenance of cleanliness and hygiene is necessary in all kinds of places, there are some businesses in which it is essential to pay special attention to cleaning the chairs.

We refer to the following businesses:

• Cleaning of chairs and armchairs in cafeterias, restaurants, and hotels, where it is very common for accidental spills of drinks and food to occur, which are sometimes reported by the customers who have produced them.

But there are also times when after leaving an empty table, it is when you can really see the dirt, and at that time you will have to clean the upholstery to immediately remove all kinds of remains, and when other people arrive, do not stain when sitting down, and offering a careful image. 

• Hairdressers and beauty salons are other businesses in which you have to constantly take care of the cleanliness of the chairs, due to the dirt produced by haircuts and cosmetic treatments.

In these places, you have to clean the armchairs, in a timely manner every time there is dirt from spillage or haircuts, but you also need to clean them thoroughly at the end of the day.

• Doctor’s offices and waiting rooms of clinics and health centers.

In this case, if there is a need to remove visible dirt, there is another even more important one, which is to do a  deeper cleaning and disinfection, since these are places used by people with different diseases that can be contagious and by so much so that they must be prevented from spreading.

• In professional offices of legal activities, banks, notaries, and financial consultancies, an impeccable image is associated with status and prestige, and of course,  total cleanliness is a fundamental key in this type of business.

• In theaters, cinemas, sports venues, and all kinds of places dedicated to leisure, it is also essential to take care of the cleanliness of chairs and seats, as well as in passenger planes, trains, taxis, and other transport elements, due to the constant use and a great number of different users who pass through these surfaces every day.

• Another place where daily cleaning of chairs and seats is truly necessary are nursery classrooms, schools, and all kinds of training spaces, where in addition to the usual dirt, other types of stains can be found. stubborn such as gum residue or glue, paint, and ink stains.

And now that you know the importance of cleaning chairs regularly, let’s see how to clean chairs made of different materials.

 How to clean chairs made of wood, fabric, synthetic leather, vegetable fibers, natural leather, and PVC?

To begin with, always before using wet procedures, both with soap and water and with any type of product on any type of material, including plastic, always dry clean with a soft cloth on rigid surfaces to avoid scratches. Produced by dragging dust, or with a vacuum cleaner if it comes to cleaning fabric upholstery.

This principle is equally valid for cleaning sofas and other types of seats.

Once the dust has been removed, do a thorough cleaning, the procedure will depend on the type of material.

1. Cleaning wooden chairs: To remove stubborn stains and dirt, you can use a well-wrung cloth and previously moisten in a solution of water with white vinegar for cleaning, since vinegar has disinfectant power helping you to drag all the dirt, without damaging the wood.

If the wood is varnished, it will dry well to obtain a shine.

You can also use some protective spray with waxes to finish cleaning your wooden chairs.

2. Cloth chair cleaning:

   To clean fabric chairs in-depth, after vacuuming, the first thing is to remove specific stains, working each stain with soap and water from the outside to the center so as not to spread more, as long as it is common dirt.

Use some type of element to remove the solid remains of the stains as much as possible, scraping carefully so as not to break the fabric, and then work with soap and water on the part of the resistant stain.

When you have to remove grease stains, use a small touch of grease remover spray on the smallest stain you find, and let it act, when the product is already dry, remove it with a brush, or with the vacuum cleaner, and in this way you will be able to check the reaction that the cleaner produces on that fabric, to apply it or not to other larger stains, or in new situations.

A great way to clean fabric upholstery is to use a cloth or brush, depending on the texture that we find, slightly moistened in a solution of water and a dash of scented ammonia, which is a great cleaner and disinfectant.

3. Cleaning faux leather chairs:

   To thoroughly clean the synthetic leather, you can use a cloth dipped in hot soapy water, rinse, and dry afterward.

4. Cleaning vegetable fiber chairs:

   When it comes to thoroughly clean the seats made of reed, rattan, or other vegetable fibers, the biggest drawback is the difficulty of cleaning their framework, so you have to use a brush to allow access deeper between the fibers to remove dirt.

So after dry dusting, use the brush dipped in white vinegar, or water with a few drops of ammonia, and work in neat passes in the direction of the fibers, letting it dry in a well-ventilated place without direct exposure to heat or sunlight.

5. Cleaning chairs upholstered in natural leather

   : As it is a very delicate material, it is always best to clean it dry, keeping it free of dust with a soft cloth, but if a deep cleaning is necessary, use a very soft, damp chamois. in water and neutral soap, Lizard type, working neatly in circular passes, trying not to produce stains due to moisture saturation inside.

Then repeat the operation with another very drained cloth moistened only with water, and finally rub with a dry cloth to polish and shine the leather.

Finish off the cleaning by applying a specific cream to protect and nourish the leather of your chairs, which will help by acting as a barrier against new dirt.

6. Cleaning PVC chairs, and other plastic materials:

   Your PVC or plastic chairs will be shiny if you clean them with a soft sponge pad soaked in water with liquid dishwashing detergent, and then rinse them with a cloth soaked only in water.

Of course, dry the chairs completely with a cloth, to avoid corrosion or drops when the water evaporates.

And if you don’t have time, or you don’t want to personally clean your chairs, contact us. We are specialists in home cleaning services for upholstery cleaning, carpet cleaning, and sofa cleaning at home in Melbourne.