How to Clean Office Chairs? (4 Easy Ways To Clean)

Do you know how to clean an office chair?

A desk job entails sitting down for most of the day, whether you work from home or in an office. You may sometimes spill food, drink, or ink, and you’ll need to wipe it up.

Cleaning an office chair depends on its material, such as fabric, leather, mesh, or plastic. Therefore, each chair requires a different method of cleaning. Also, cleaning the chair’s wheels, legs, and arms requires a unique technique.

So keep reading and find the best way to clean the office chair.

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4 Different Office Chairs and Their Cleaning Process 

Which cleaning is best for a chair depends on the material used to construct it. There are four different types of office chairs based on the substances.

• Fabric office chair
• Leather office chair
• Mesh chair
• Plastic office chair

Let’s get started with a complete guide to cleaning various chairs.

How to Deep Clean Fabric Office Chair?

Cleaning fabric chairs calls for extreme caution. To clean your fabric-covered chair, follow these instructions.

1. Check the cleaning code

The best way to clean the fabric chair is to clean it; according to instructions. 

Every fabric chair contains a tag indicating some cleaning terms, such as:

W: Use a water-based cleaning agent

S: Dry cleaning

WS: Both water and dry cleaning methods can be used.

X: Vacuum only

C: Crypton cleaning

2. Vacuum the seat and backrest of the chair

Dust or vacuum the chair with a cloth or by dust attachment onto the vacuum. Then, vacuum the entire chair. Before moving forward, be sure to sweep off all the dust.

3. Spray water on the chair

You can spray water with the help of a spray gun. You can also do this by mug to pour water on a chair.

Make sure to sprinkle water downward. It will reduce the amount of water that enters the chairs. 

4. Apply cleaning solution

All you need to do is to mix your detergent or dishwash liquid with water. 

To clean the chair, work from front to back and top to bottom using a fresh sponge and medium pressure. Left it for 20 minutes.

5. Brush the chair

Then use a soft-bristled brush to clean the chair. Brush with a medium-sized brush for general cleaning and a toothbrush for hard-to-reach spots. 

6. Rinse the chair

Incline the chair and spritz water to rinse. To ensure that all detergents are gone, rub them with your hands.

How to Deep Clean Leather Office Chair?

A leather chair has a luxurious interior and a soft, smooth exterior. Follow these instructions to clean this exquisite chair.

1. Dust off the leather chair

Vacuum up the entire chair. The stitching design causes fissures in leather chairs. Therefore, be sure to clean every gasp.

2. Wipe the leather chair

Soak the cloth in water. Then start wiping down the chair from the seat and working your way up to the backrest and even the legs. 

If the chair has wheels, place a sheet of newspaper or any paper below it.

After thoroughly cleaning the chair, brush off any collected dirt from the wheels, At last, give the wheels a good wipe with a dry cloth or paper towel.

3. Deodorize the Leather Chair 

For deodorizing, sprinkle baking soda all over your leather chair. Be sure to sprinkle baking soda soon after wiping; this will help the baking soda stick to the backrest.

It will remove any odors and excess moisture. 

Slightly rub your hand on the chair. Leave the chair for 60 minutes and then vacuum it once more.

4. Remove stains from leather chair

Mix a little water with a few drops of dish soap to remove the stains. Use a soft cloth to dab the stains away after spraying the solution on the marks.

You can also use a soft bristle brush if there are dark stains on the chair. Be careful while using a brush because it could damage the leather.

5. Disinfect the leather chair 

Always use a gentle, powerful disinfectant to clean your chair. Use a clean, dry towel and some 75% isopropyl alcohol or ethyl alcohol to disinfect the entire office chair.

6. Use a leather chair seal

Finally, seal the leather on your office chairs. When the upholstery is kept dry or warm, leather chairs frequently fracture.

However, applying a top coat of leather sealer will prevent your leather chair from deteriorating and cracking.

How to Deep Clean a Mesh Chair?

Consider the following instructions when cleaning these chairs.

• Vacuum the chair to get rid of any dirt.
• Put your clothes in a solution of water and laundry detergent.
• Instead of a wet cloth, use a damp one to wipe the chair.
• Work your way down to the cushion, starting with the chair’s back. Finally, use a freshly dampened cloth to clean the chair’s legs and feet.
• White vinegar and baking soda together will get rid of spots. With just enough vinegar to give it a paste-like thickness, combine baking soda and vinegar to create a paste. Apply the paste directly to your mesh chairs, then wait until it has dried before moving on. Wipe the mesh chairs with a towel.
• For sanitization, use your steam cleaner to clean the office chair.
• Allow your chair to air dry for 12 hours before you sit on it again.

How to Deep Clean Plastic Office Chair?

Plastic chairs are possibly effortless chairs to clean because of no damage fear. Its method is almost the same as the mesh cleaning method.

Just vacuum, wipe, remove stains, and disinfect your chair either with a chemical or steam cleaner.

How to Clean the Chair’s Wheels, Arms, and Legs

Wheels, arms, and legs are essentially the same on all chairs. Follow the instructions below for a thorough cleaning:

1. Turn the chair over and take off the wheels.

2. Remove substantial material by scraping it with a butter knife.

3. Use a dry cloth to wipe the wheel. You can use a cotton swab to clean the space between the wheel and the cover.

4. To dry the wheels, use paper towels.

5. Turn the chair back over after reconnecting the wheels.

6. Use a moist towel to clean the chair’s arms and legs.

Bottom Line

It’s crucial that everything in your workspace, including your desk and chair, is dust-free.

Your office chair can turn into a haven for viruses and allergens, just like any furniture that receives frequent, heavy use.

However, you may maintain your chair’s new appearance by using regular household cleaning materials and simple procedures.

How often do you clean your office chair? Do you use some other methods that I didn’t mention in the article?