Your office chair can become a hotbed of germs and allergens. Here’s how to keep it like new.
Your office chair can become a hotbed of germs and allergens. Here’s how to keep it like new.
How to Clean Your Desk Chair
ByMelanie PinolaDec. 9, 2020
How to Clean Your Desk Chair 🧼
How to Clean Your Desk Chair 🧼
As with other furniture that gets heavy use, your desk chair can become a hotbed of germs and allergens.
But with household cleaning supplies, you can keep your chair like new →
How to Clean Your Desk Chair 🧼
Chairs of all types of materials can be maintained with a handheld vacuum (or cordless stick vacuum), dishwashing soap, a small bowl, cleaning cloths and a duster.
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How to Clean Your Desk Chair 🧼
To start, thoroughly vacuum up any dust, lint, hair or other debris from the top of the chair to the bottom. If there are spaces that are hard to reach with your vacuum, use a duster or a can of compressed air to clear out tight areas.
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How to Clean Your Desk Chair 🧼
Then, mix a few drops of dish soap with lukewarm water in a small bowl. Gently wipe all the surfaces of the chair with a cloth dipped in the solution. Use enough to coat the surface, but not so much that it soaks through.
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How to Clean Your Desk Chair 🧼
For stubborn spots, use rubbing alcohol. But first test a small area of the chair to ensure the cleaner won’t harm the fabric. The, gently rub a few drops into the stain, remove residue with a damp cloth and let the fabric air dry.
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To finish, dampen another cloth with water, and wipe away soap residue. Then use a clean cloth to dry hard surfaces or seat coverings. Let fabric seats air dry, or if you’re in a hurry, use a hair dryer on the cool setting.
How to Clean Your Desk Chair 🧼
For deep cleaning or stain removal, you may need to use rubbing alcohol, vinegar or laundry detergent on the stain. If you have to tackle frequent messes on your chair, consider investing in an upholstery cleaner.
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