Things To Have On Hand To Care For Office Furniture
You can't really have an office without office furniture. Do you have everything on hand that you might need to take care of the office furniture that meets all of your needs each day? Here, you'll find a short list if stuff that'll come in handy when it comes to office furniture.
Squeaks and Squeals
Even new office chairs can sometimes come with a squeak or squeal. To silence old and new chairs, you'll need to keep a can of WD-40 on hand—with the small red straw that comes with it. When you hear a squeak, you'll just need to grab that can, apply a small amount of lube, wipe away any drips and work the squeak away.
Tip: Keep a packet of makeup remover wipes on hand. These wipes will wipe away the extra lube without leaving any stains or residue behind.
Spots and Stains
Printer ink, catchup, glue—you never know what's going to end up on the fabric on the office furniture. Prepare for those instances by getting a spray bottle and mixing 1 part white vinegar with 2 parts water. Anytime you see a spot on any of the fabric or carpeting, grab the bottle and a roll of paper towels. Spray the solution on the spot and blot it clean.
Tip: Place a fan in front of the area to expedite the drying process. If you allow it to dry slowly, it could cause the spot to wick back up to the surface of the fabric and you'll have to start again.
Wobbles or Rough Slides
Pick up a roll of felt with adhesive backing. You'll be able to use the felt on the feet of the chairs on hard-surface floors to silence them when they're being moved.
The felt can also be applied to the feet of a chair that is wobbling. Just cut and apply the felt to the foot—use multiple pieces of felt if you need to add thickness to balance the feet.
Wood Conditioner
Those real wood pieces will need to be conditioned from time to time. Pick up a good wood conditioner that doesn't contain wax. Polish the furniture at least once a month to prevent the wood from drying, cracking and becoming discolored.
Talk with your office furniture professional to learn more about what it takes to care for the furniture to make it last as long as you'll need it to.