Maintaining an office chair in different ways

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6 Ways to Maintain Your Office Chair
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Overview

• Sitting in an office chair is pretty much
  inevitable for most of us that spend the majority
  of our days sitting and working in front of the
  computer. Most office chairs get put to good use,
  with some spending hours of overtime regularly as
  well as more time sitting in a chair than
  sleeping in a bed at night. If you are anything
  like me, you do not take time to consider just
  how much use you get out of your office chair,
  especially if you are sitting 8 hours a day, 5
  days a week. Those countless hours of use can add
  up and eventually wear down your chair. For most,
  this will happen sooner than expected especially
  if your chair is not properly taken care of.
  Cleaning and maintaining your office chair are
  key components to prolonging the life of your
  chair but it takes more than just a wipe down
  with a rag to keep your chair looking new. If you
  want to extend your office chair's life, save
  your money and the hassle of having to
  continuously purchase new chairs there are
  certain necessary steps to take to get more out
  of your chair.

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Way 1 Build Quality

• The easiest way to ensure that a chair for
  hardwood floors will be designed to withstand
  years of use is to purchase a chair that is built
  to last. This is simple, if you are looking for a
  bargain chair at your nearest Staples or Office
  Depot, perhaps you will get a great price but in
  turn you will also be receiving a chair that is
  made of bargain components.
• In other words, it will not last you as long as
  you might expect and you will most likely need to
  purchase another new chair a year or two down the
  line. It actually makes more sense in the long
  run to spend more on a chair that will last ten
  years then to have to continuously purchase new
  chairs every year, and is less of a hassle.

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Way 2 Warranty

• Look at the Manufacturer Warranty - Almost every
  office chair comes with a manufacturer warranty,
  and if they do not it is probably not worth your
  investment. It is crucial to read each
  manufacturer's warranty to determine if the chair
  of interest will be a worthwhile purchase. Find
  out what parts are warranted and for how long
  each component of the chair is warranted for. You
  can tell a lot by a manufacturer's warranty if
  their parts are warranted for 10 years or have a
  lifetime warranty, this shows they are that
  confident in their product and construction of
  their chair that they are willing to take the
  risk of extending the warranty for multiple
  years. Remember when a part breaks on your office
  chair, that comes out of the manufacturer's funds
  to have to replace it which is why some
  warranties are very limited. It is important to
  keep in mind that all manufacturer's will warrant
  their seat fabrics for less time than their
  components, which is standard with everyone
  because this is the first part of all chairs to
  fade with time due to how often it gets
  rubbed/used. If you want to make certain that the
  fabric on your chair will not fade over time, try
  looking for a chair that has a higher grade
  fabric as an option or opt for a vinyl/leather
  chair that tolerate a bit more use and abuse than
  fabric chairs.

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Way 3 Cleaning

• Spills and stains are bound to happen as well as
  unpleasant order, which is why it is important to
  be proactive in cleaning your office chair
  regularly. A good upholstery cleaner will do the
  trick and keep your chair looking new for years.
  Keep your upholstery cleaner and a clean rag in a
  convenient location in case a spill happens. As
  soon as something is spilled, quickly use your
  upholstery cleaner blotting the stain with a
  clean rag before the stain has time to spread and
  set in the fabric. It is also possible to make
  your own fabric cleaner with warm water and a
  little detergent. Be careful to clean gently in
  order to avoid ruining or damaging the fabric. If
  you are accident prone, there is also the option
  to opt for a vinyl or leather office chair which
  would be much simpler to clean.

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Way 4 Inspection

• Just like any other piece of machinery that gets
  used often, screws and bolts can become loose as
  time progresses. In order to avoid accidents,
  such as a chair collapsing or a part giving out,
  you should inspect your chair at least once every
  6 months to make sure all parts and components of
  the chair are tightened. Look for defective
  casters/wheels, loose securing bolts, loose arms,
  broken mechanism, and evidence of cracks on the
  base of the chair from stress. If any of these
  parts are broken, contact your furniture dealer
  to see if these parts are under warranty. As
  aforementioned, if your chair has a good
  warranty, you should be able to get these
  replacement parts shipped to you for free.

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Way 5 Sitting Way

• Be wary to not lean too far back in your chair so
  that the wheels or legs lift up from the floor.
  Leaning too far back can cause the chair to give
  from under you and cause structural damage, or
  loosen key components that can cause the chair to
  break or fall apart. Not only that, but you can
  hurt yourself as well! On the contrary, you also
  need to make sure not to lean too far forward by
  putting all your weight on the front of your
  chair. The chair can tip over leading to your
  chair getting damaged or even worse you getting
  hurt by falling onto your desk.

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Way 6 Weight rating

• Standard office chairs are designed to hold up to
  250 pounds. With the exception of specialty big
  and tall office chairs, with some that can hold
  up to 550 pounds, most office chairs you will
  find online can only hold a maximum weight of 250
  pounds. If your weight requires a specialty
  chair, it is best to pay the extra money to get
  one otherwise your chair will not be under
  warranty and will exponentially increase the
  chances of it breaking much quicker. Big and
  tall office chairs are constructed with
  heavy-duty components, sometimes this even
  includes and all indestructible steel frame, and
  are specifically designed for tough environments.
  Every good office chair website will have a place
  on their product pages that explains the maximum
  capacity for each chair and if you are unable to
  find that information do not be afraid to ask.

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