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Furniture Care Tips

9/20/2017

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Office furniture is just like anything else. It's an investment that needs to be taken care of properly. Regular maintenance will ensure it will last a long time.

Here are 5 simple tips that can help you make your office furniture last:
  1. Wipe down furniture with a clean, damp cloth (not too wet) on a regular basis. This maintenance will help you avoid having to use stronger chemical-based cleaning products.

  2. Avoid keeping any furniture, especially leather, in direct sunlight to minimize fading.

  3. Clean spills up right away; liquids can cause warping or ripples in wood and upholstery if they're allowed to settle into your furniture.

  4. Consult your user manual or do some research to determine the right cleaning solution for your furniture's material (wood, metal, chrome, fabric, leather, vinyl, plastic, etc.). Using improper cleaning products can permanently damage or stain your furniture. 

  5. Tighten fastenings on a regular basis. Loose screw and bolts can easily strip, come loose, and cause accidents. They also cause your furniture to break down sooner.

Need additional help with furniture care? Reach out to Southwest and we'll be happy to help.
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13 Comments
Cameron Bennett link
11/22/2017 11:42:27 am

I like the suggestion of regularly wiping down furniture with a damp cloth to avoid having to use strong chemicals on it. Less is more seems to be the best idea when it comes to taking care of most furniture. I'm getting ready to move and I want to buy some new pieces of furniture, so this will be helpful in making sure that I keep them in great condition.

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Jane Lozaga link
1/22/2018 09:58:16 pm

It's really important to consider the kind of material that's on the furniture piece before you start cleaning it so that you don't end up using the wrong chemicals which may possibly damage it.

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Troy Labradores link
1/22/2018 10:03:34 pm

When taken care of correctly using the right cleaning materials, furniture pieces can be made to last for a really long time without them deteriorating despite age.

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Homer link
4/16/2018 01:21:28 am

Laminated furniture need to be clean by aerosol only and not with a wet cloth because it will create a ripple or warping. It's always a must to know what type of cleaning agent you use to clean every furniture.

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Mark Murphy link
8/31/2018 10:25:24 am

I really appreciate your tip to tighten all of the braces! My wife and I have been thinking of getting a new coffee table. I will be sure to tighten all of the braces!

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Sariah Meagle link
9/24/2018 06:11:52 pm

My brother has a business and will be moving to a new location and will be needing new office furniture and supplies. It was explained here that when caring for office furniture, he should clean spills right away. Furthermore, it's recommended to hire professionals when considering office supplies.

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randy link
10/17/2018 11:32:08 am

Is there any special kind of cloth that is best used with leather chairs?

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Gillian Babcock link
11/21/2018 08:01:09 pm

My sister finally had her own office and wanted to make sure to have great looking furniture in it. According to this, it was explained here that the furniture should be wiped down when it's dirty. Furthermore, it's recommended to hire professionals for quality office furniture liquidation.

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Ellie Davis link
1/31/2019 05:46:59 pm

Thank you for these tips on furniture care. Having the right furniture for your office seems important. Hopefully, any office owner looks into getting the best furniture possible.

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Dean Phillips link
6/3/2019 08:26:22 am

You made a great point when you said that you should keep any furniture away from direct sunlight. My wife and I just moved into a new house, and we have been thinking about purchasing some new furniture for our front room and our patio. We will be sure to leave our indoor furniture away from the sun and we will find chair covers for our outdoor furniture.

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Ashley Johnson link
6/5/2019 09:26:44 am

I liked that you explained that it is important to make sure that your office supplies and furniture are well maintained to ensure that they will last a long time. I would imagine that if your office is well maintained, it would bring in a sense of professionalism. I would be sure to keep my office looking professional to help increase my profits.

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Randy Chorvack link
7/15/2019 09:09:12 am

I didn't know that leather could fade in the sunlight! I've had the same leather couches for a few years that have never seen the light of day, and I guess I should be glad they haven't! I'll make sure to keep them in my basement so they don't get ruined,

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Dyaln Peterson link
9/6/2019 11:03:39 am

I like how you said that you should clean any spills immediately to prevent them from settling into your furniture and ruining their looks. My boss recently got some new chairs to decorate the office with, and he wants to make sure that they stay in good condition for as long as possible. I'll share this information with him so that he can make sure that all spills get cleaned from the upholstery immediately.

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