When working at home or in the office, working behind a desk makes you spend a lot of time sitting in a chair. Food spills, ink splatters, and drink drips are often accidental so you'll need to clean them up. Over time, the seat mat may need to be cleaned thoroughly. If the chair wheels don't turn properly, you'll also need to clean them.
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Method 1 of 3: Coping with Spills and Stains
Step 1. Clean the scattered dust
Use kitchen paper to wipe off as much dust as possible, then throw it in the trash. You may need to do this a few times to clean the entire pile of dust. If you are cleaning a chair with upholstered cloth, it is very important not to rub it during the cleaning process; dust can seep into the fabric and make it more difficult to clean.
It's important to act as quickly as possible when you see dirt so it doesn't leave a stain
Step 2. Wipe off the liquid with a damp cloth
The faster you deal with the spill, the less chance the dirt will seep in and leave a stain. If the stain is fresh, you can use a cloth dampened with water. Use the cloth to absorb as much liquid as possible. Squeeze out the liquid in a separate container or in the sink and continue wiping it until it's completely clean.
Step 3. Check the care label on your chair
This label lists the cleaning instructions recommended by the manufacturer. If you see the letter S, you should only wash the chair with a cleaning product. The W label means that you can only use water-based cleaners, while the SW or S/W labels indicate that you can use both types of cleaners.
Step 4. Clean the S-coded chair with a dry cleaning product
Any product that contains water can damage the upholstery of the chair. There are several brands of cleaners and you should always check the instructions that came with the product. Some products are in liquid form, while others are in powder form.
- Whatever product you use, you should apply a small amount to a dry cloth to remove the stain.
- Be sure to use a damp cloth to wipe off the cleaning product. Otherwise, there will be product marks on the seat base.
Step 5. Wash the W-coded chair with a water-based cleaning product
Mix a mild dish soap with water, then dip a clean cloth in it. Wipe the stain with a rag. Be careful not to rub the stain to avoid damaging the seat mat, especially if it's made of cloth or microfiber.
Step 6. Clean the stain with rubbing alcohol
Moisten a cotton swab with a few drops of rubbing alcohol. Put some rubbing alcohol on a small area of the chair that isn't visible, such as the underside. If it doesn't cause any damage, use the cotton swab to clean the stain.
- Mesh chair pads are usually easy to fray if rubbed too hard. Make sure you scrub the surface gently.
- Do not use rubbing alcohol to clean an acrylic upholstered chair.
- Rubbing alcohol contains only a small amount of water, so it can be used on chairs labeled S. If in doubt, first apply a small amount of rubbing alcohol to an invisible area of the chair. If it's safe, you can use rubbing alcohol to clean the stain.
Method 2 of 3: Rejuvenating the Seat Protector
Step 1. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dirt and dust
Use a special attachment to clean the protective film, which is a wide plastic tool at the end with a brush at the bottom. The brush is soft enough that it won't scratch the protective layers of leather and vinyl. Point the vacuum cleaner at the back, seat and armrests.
- After cleaning the seat guard with the attachment to the vacuum cleaner, you can use a crevice cleaner to clean hard-to-reach areas.
- Make sure the suction power is not too strong because it can damage the leather protector.
Step 2. Mix liquid soap and water
Use natural and eco-friendly dishwashing detergent as soap. Make sure you test the solution on a small, inconspicuous area of the chair; this is the only way to ensure the solution does not damage the chair. Depending on the seat cover material, the mixture in the solution will vary.
For fabric, vinyl, or leather, mix a few drops of soap with 240 ml of water
Step 3. Dip a cloth in the cleaning solution and wipe the seat cover
Make sure you use a clean, lint-free cloth. Lightly dampen your cloth and don't soak it; You don't want to leave cleaning fluid on the seat protector. Be careful not to rub or polish the chair as this can cause the mesh to fray and the leather material to scratch.
Step 4. Wipe the seat cover with a dry cloth
Wipe off any excess water or soap residue, then allow the chair to dry. Store the chair in a well-ventilated area. This will make it dry faster.
Method 3 of 3: Cleaning Chair Wheels, Arms and Legs
Step 1. Turn the chair over and remove the wheels
This job will feel easier if you sit in another chair. You should not bend too often so that your back does not hurt. Some wheels can be removed by simply pulling, but there are also wheels that need to be removed with a screwdriver.
Step 2. Use a butter knife to scrape off large stains
Dry food marks, dust lumps, or small pebbles can interfere with the rotation of the wheels on an office chair. The butter knife can slip into the gap between the wheel and the guard so you can scrape off any dust that's stuck there.
If any hair gets stuck in the wheel, cut it off with scissors and use tweezers to clean it
Step 3. Wipe the wheel clean with a dry cloth
This will remove any stains that cannot be scraped off with a butter knife. If the wheel is very dirty, first dampen a washcloth and add a few drops of dish soap.
If you need to clean the space between the wheel and the guard, use a cotton swab soaked in water to clean the gap
Step 4. Use kitchen paper to dry the wheels
The liquid remaining in the wheel makes it unable to turn perfectly. Wipe the wheel thoroughly with a paper towel, especially if you use soap.
Step 5. Put the wheel back on the seat and reverse it to its original position
Your chair will now move more smoothly. If the chair has screws, don't forget to screw them back in before sitting down.
Step 6. Wipe the arms and legs of the chair with a damp cloth
Since these parts are usually made of plastic or metal, they are easier to clean than seat covers. Wiping it with a damp cloth is usually enough to clean it. If the stain is too difficult to clean, use a mixture of water and dish soap.
