How to Clean Your Office Chair

Whether at home or in the office, your workspace is where you spend most of your working hours. Therefore, keeping your workspace clean and tidy is of utmost importance. Your office chair, in particular, can become a breeding ground for germs and bacteria. However, with just a few household cleaning supplies, you can make your office chair shine and look new.

Whether you have an ergonomic chair or an executive chair, in this blog we have discussed simple steps to clean your office chair.
Things You Need

Keeping your office chair clean only requires a few household supplies. If your chair has a cleaning code or label (usually found on the bottom of the chair), this will tell you what type of cleaner you need to use. Vinyl, leather, and plastic mesh chairs can be easily maintained using the following supplies:

• Vacuum Cleaner: To clean your office chair easily and quickly, you can use a handheld or cordless vacuum cleaner. Some vacuum cleaners come with additional attachments designed to remove dust from the seat area.

• Dish Soap: You can use a clear solution or any mild dish soap to clean your office chair. You can even make your own cleaning solution by diluting a little dish soap and putting it in a spray bottle for later use.

• Soft Cloth: Microfiber cloth is the most suitable for cleaning office chairs. However, you can also use cotton t-shirts that you no longer wear. Lint-free cloths can also be used.

• Duster: Your vacuum cleaner may not be able to reach the tight spaces in your office chair. Having a duster will be useful in such cases.

• Stain Removal and Deep Cleaning Supplies

"Sometimes spills happen, and the office chair becomes the victim. In such cases, stronger repairs are needed."

• Alcohol, vinegar, or laundry liquid: Stubborn stains require alcohol or vinegar to remove them. The cleaner you use depends on the chair material and the type of stain.

• Upholstery cleaner: If your office chair is often messy, you may want to consider buying an upholstery cleaner.

Steps to Clean Your Office Chair

Cleaning your office only requires a few simple steps. If you do it regularly, you can take at least 15 minutes to do it. On the other hand, you can also set aside half an hour on the weekend to thoroughly clean your office chair.

• Dust

The first step to clean your office chair is to remove dust using a vacuum cleaner, and sometimes also a duster. Alternatively, you can use paper towels to remove fibers, hair, or dirt.

• Wiping

You can spray a little cleaning solution on your office chair or gently wipe the surface with a cloth dipped in the liquid. Be careful not to soak the chair with the cleaner as it may damage the fabric.

• Rinse and Dry

If your office chair is stain-free, the final step is simply to rinse and dry it. Wipe the chair with a damp, clean cloth to remove any soap residue. Then, use a dry cloth to clean the hard surfaces. You can air dry the upholstery or use a hairdryer if necessary.

• Stain Care and Stain Removal

"You may need to use an alcohol-based cleaner to remove stubborn stains. If the bottom of your office chair does not have a cleaning instruction label, you can test the cleaner on a small area to see if it works. As with regular cleaning, be careful not to soak the cloth. Just apply a small amount of cleaner to the stain and wipe with a damp cloth before allowing it to air dry."

• Deep Cleaning

Sometimes, you may not be able to remove stains using a cleaner. In this case, you need to choose a professional upholstery cleaning service. If you have an upholstery cleaner or want to invest in one, you can use it for deep cleaning from time to time.

Did you know that you can use a butter knife to scrape dirt off your office chair wheels? Just flip the chair over before doing so. You can then wipe it with a damp cloth and dry it with a dry cloth.

Someone wearing yellow gloves is wiping the dark blue office chair seat with a cloth.

Cleaning office chairs is one way to prioritize health by maintaining the tidiness of the office space. In this blog, we have discussed several simple steps to help you clean the office regularly as well as tips for removing stubborn stains.

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