Caring for Your Furniture Investment
Routine maintenance is required to keep your office furniture looking as good as it does the day Office Furniture NOW! delivered it to you. We urge you to maximize your investment by following these maintenance recommendations.
Wood and Wood Veneer Products
- Use a water dampened soft cloth moving in the same direction as the wood grain.
- Immediately remove liquids from the surface using a blotting action.
- Lift and move objects, do not slide them across the surface.
- Avoid exposure to harsh solvents. Do not use furniture polish.
- Avoid exposure to long periods of direct sunlight – the wood may change color.
Laminate and Synthetic Surfaces
- Clean with a mild soap solution.
- Wipe the entire surface, moving with the grain, followed by a clean dry soft cloth.
- Avoid sliding objects across the surface.
Fine Leathers and Vinyl
- Dust leather with a dry cloth monthly.
- Wipe up spills immediately.
- For stains, wipe immediately with a clean dry cloth. If necessary, apply warm water and let dry. For persistent stains, use a mild soap (such as Ivory) with a warm damp cloth.
- Do not use commercial cleaners, saddle soap, ammonia, vegetable oil, furniture polish, cleaning fluids or detergents to clean leather.
- For vinyl, wipe with a damp cloth.
Cloth Surfaces
- For soil accumulation over time, vacuum thoroughly.
- Use
a foam cleaner if needed, making sure to remove any residual detergent.
- For
stains:
- Chocolate or coffee – sponge with lukewarm water.
- Chewing gum – remove surface gum with a dull knife.
- Fruits or berry stains – treat with cold distilled water.
- Ink or ballpoint pen – use denatured alcohol.
- Water-based stains can also be treated using a water and ammonia-based solution (such as Ajax Liquid )and a damp cloth.
- Oil-based stains can also be treated using a mild, pure water-free dry cleaning solvent.
- For
stains:
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