In modern workspaces, ergonomic chairs have become a popular choice to enhance comfort and support the health of users. However, most users often overlook an important aspect - cleaning ergonomic chairs. In fact, regular cleaning of ergonomic chairs is an important factor to protect health and maintain work performance. Through this article, Epione will guide you on how to clean ergonomic office chairs simply but effectively at home.
Why is it necessary to clean ergonomic work chairs regularly?
Normally, people will spend a lot of time researching the uses, prices or brands of a good ergonomic chair, but few people care about cleaning the ergonomic chair after a period of use. Obviously, you spend at least 1/3 of your time sitting in the work area. Not only the chair but also the desk, keyboard, computer mouse, etc. all accumulate a significant amount of dirt.
According to a study by Dr Lisa Ackerley (medical expert at the Royal Society for Public Health in the UK), there are a staggering 21,000 germs per square inch on chairs, tables and keyboards. In fact, the average office desk contains 10 million bacteria, which is 100 times more germs than a kitchen table and 400 times more than a toilet seat.
Regular and proper cleaning of ergonomic chairs will bring practical benefits such as:
1. Protect user safety and health
With daily use, ergonomic chairs are a place where a lot of bacteria and dirt accumulate. Regularly cleaning the chair helps you remove a certain amount of bacteria, viruses, mold and other "familiar" dirt such as food crumbs, cosmetics, hair, etc. This helps you reduce the risk of diseases related to the respiratory tract, skin, etc.
In addition, during work, metal pieces such as staples, hard plastic pieces can fall and stick deeply into the chair. Or sometimes, screws on the chair if not checked and maintained regularly will cause unnecessary accidents. Regular cleaning of the chair helps you increase safety when sitting on an ergonomic chair.
A clean chair ensures both physical and mental health for the user.
It's a fact that a clean workplace and a hygienic chair will improve the mental health of you and your coworkers.
2. Increase longevity
Proper cleaning of ergonomic chairs will help maintain the quality and longevity of the chair. Sweat, dirt, chemicals, etc. that stick to the chair, if not cleaned regularly and properly, will affect the material, lose its aesthetics, and the inherent functions of the ergonomic chair will be lost over time.
Most ergonomic chair designs will have a metal frame to add strength to the chair. Due to humidity, dust, and other factors, metal parts can accumulate rust over time, damaging the chair components.
Therefore, by cleaning ergonomic chairs regularly and properly, you can help prevent dust from sticking to the chair, limit the metal oxidation process that creates rust stains that affect the aesthetics as well as the smooth operation of the chair.
3. Ensure functionality
Ergonomic chairs are designed to provide the best sitting posture for the spine, neck and waist; helping to ensure posture and maintain long-term health for the user. Therefore, the components that make up the chair need to be checked and ensured that they are operating smoothly, properly, avoiding incorrect posture affecting the body.
If you don’t clean and maintain your ergonomic chair properly, it will eventually become dusty, rusty, or have loose joints. In the long run, this will affect the chair’s flexibility and functionality.
An example of a common problem with all types of office chairs is the wheels getting stuck. Due to the weight they bear on a daily basis and the dirt that accumulates, the wheels become less smooth. Regularly cleaning these small details will not only keep your chair clean but also help it move more flexibly.
In general, cleaning ergonomic chairs regularly brings many mental and physical benefits to users. However, you need to note that each line of ergonomic chairs will have different structures and materials that need to be cleaned according to specific standards.
Instructions on how to properly clean ergonomic chairs
Ergonomic office chairs will need to be cleaned and maintained every few weeks. But how do you clean an ergonomic chair properly? Almost all ergonomic chairs come with manufacturer’s instructions on how to clean and care for the chair. Unfortunately, many people skip reading this step. Each type of chair is made from different materials, so you need to pay attention to the manufacturer’s instructions to have the safest and most effective cleaning methods.
Since the birth of Herman Miller ergonomic chairs, as a trend, mesh ergonomic chairs have become "familiar" in the office furniture market. Mesh can "stand alone" or be combined with foam to create new designs for ergonomic chairs. To clean chairs made from these two popular materials, you can refer to the following steps;
Step 1: Prepare cleaning tools
You need to prepare some tools such as a handheld vacuum cleaner, brush, cloth, soapy water, cleaning solutions... As mentioned, it is important that you understand the material of the chair to choose the right cleaning solution.
Step 2: Clean the chair
First, you should use a brush to remove dust and light stains on the cushion and mesh of the ergonomic chair. If you have a handheld vacuum cleaner, you can use it to remove small dust particles more easily and thoroughly. This vacuuming will help the chair last longer because it can limit contact with detergents or scrubbing too hard.
Next, you need to clean the tougher stains. If your chair has stubborn stains such as sweat stains, grease or stains, you can use a specialized cleaning solution to clean it. When a specialized solution is not available, you can use soapy water and a soft brush to clean. Currently on the market, there are specialized deodorizing sprays specifically for chairs. The advantage of these sprays is that they can remove odors caused by sweat secreted during sitting. The ingredients of the deodorizer also contain mild detergents, which help the chair to disinfect, prevent mold and damage. However, the price of these sprays on the market is quite high.
For details such as chair frames, armrests, and chair legs, you need to clean the gaps, frames, and armrests with a damp cloth, then use a dry cloth to wipe off any remaining water stains on the surface. Limit the use of strong cleaning chemicals on leather and metal parts because they will cause peeling, corrosion, or rust if not cleaned properly.
Not only the mesh and padding need cleaning, other parts also need regular care and maintenance.
In particular, the "heart" of the ergonomic chair is the machine, so you need to be very careful when cleaning this part. You can use a dry cloth to wipe off the dust on the surface. Then, use a specialized cleaning kit such as a computer and printer cleaning kit including: a flat brush, a dust blower, a soft cloth... At the same time, squeeze the air to push the dust out, then use a brush to dust the grooves of the chair.
After cleaning the parts, let the chair dry naturally.
Step 3: Tighten the bolts, lubricate the wheels
When you clean and care for your ergonomic office chair, don’t forget to check and tighten the bolts on the chair. Some office chairs come with screws, bolts… that can loosen after a period of use. So you need to check and tighten them to ensure safety when sitting or reclining the chair to rest.
With the wheels of an ergonomic chair, you will need to turn your office chair upside down and remove any debris such as lint, hair, etc. Once you have thoroughly cleaned the chair’s wheels, you can apply a small amount of lubricant to each wheel so that the wheels can continue to operate smoothly. It is best to clean and lubricate your wheels at least once every six months.
Caring for your chair at home is simple with the EasyCare maintenance package
Currently, not all manufacturers have a policy of cleaning and maintaining ergonomic products at home. In order to enhance the product experience for all users, Epione offers a maintenance policy for Epione ergonomic chairs and Epione lifting tables.
Customers will experience fast and effective home maintenance service. This maintenance will help the product always be in good working condition, helping the product to have a more durable and longer life over time.
Take more professional care of your ergonomic chair at home with the EasyCare cleaning package.
With ergonomic chairs, you will have 03 maintenance times, applicable to the inner city area of Ho Chi Minh City and unlimited warranty period. Your chair will have its mesh cleaned with a specialized vacuum cleaner; the seat cushion with a specialized cleaning machine; the chair frame with a cleaning solution and a separate cleaning cloth; lubricate the metal connecting parts such as the mechanism, piston and check and maintain the connecting parts such as the armrest, headrest, lumbar support, and mechanism.
The maintenance request process is easy to follow in 4 steps:
Step 1: Customers send maintenance requests via Epione's Hotline, Fanpage, and Email.
Step 2: Epione receives maintenance request.
Step 3: Technical staff contact customer to check product status.
Step 4: Epione processes maintenance requests within 36 hours of receipt.
In short, cleaning your ergonomic chair not only helps protect your health but also increases the life and performance of the chair. If you already own an ergonomic chair, start cleaning, maintaining and experiencing the difference it brings. In case you are wondering which ergonomic chair to choose, in addition to the price, brand, and quality factors, do not ignore the chair cleaning factor and the manufacturer's after-sales service. Hopefully, the article has provided useful information and helped you have more great experiences with your ergonomic chair.
