An investment that every office, small or large, regardless of its scalable industry invests is furniture. Furniture is among the most basic yet vital needs. The chairs, desks, tables,
storage units, or any other accessory that is a part of furniture. We will be discussing the maintenance of these assets in this blog.
Why is furniture an important part of the workspace?
Furniture is not just restricted to leisure and comfort, it is the core establishment of the workstation that not only enhances the overall appearance of the place but works as a
support system to various activities of human indulgence. The furniture type especially desks are evidently designed in a pattern that have separator walls integrated that increase the comfort, usability and collaboration of the employees.
Not being restricted to the desks, the chairs, storage units, the multipurpose storage units which are a true boon to small scale office spaces. Comfort is anyways the first step to productivity. The employees in comfort can help with better productivity. Besides, the fact that a maintained and fancy furniture can leave a good impression on the clients and increase the credibility of the company in the long term.
Good furniture not only elevates the look but also adds sophistication to it. Maintaining good furniture should be a priority in any company. Ways to maintain the furniture For smooth running of the business, suitable maintenance of the furniture should be done.
Listed below are the basic ways that everyone can observe to maintain the durability of the
furniture:
- Avoid Spilling of liquids on the furniture, especially on wooden and leather furniture.
- The cleanliness of the furniture should be maintained. The fluids used for cleaning purposes must be taken care of. Remember a correct usage of the product can maintain the furniture or else wrong product can damage the furniture.
- Cover your furniture. To avoid food or liquid spill on the furniture observe the use of covers.
- Prevention from wear and tear can be done by rearranging furniture. This can be another effective way.
- Maintain the temperature for better durability. Do not expose your furniture to heat or avoid exposing the furniture to direct sunlight, this can fade the colour.
- Professional assistance. Ask for professional help once in a while, it will increase the shelf life of the furniture.
What are the basic problems that the furniture faces?
1. Chairs:
Office furniture varies from office to office. The furniture design and choice is different for everyone. Cleaning the office chair is one such problem, certain types of chairs
need certain specific ways to maintain it. For example, Leather chairs are cleaned without the usage of any harsh chemicals. Chemicals tend to damage leather fast.
The mesh chairs are durable, all they need is vacuum cleaning or cleaning it up with a wet cloth. Besides, the fabric chair cleaning needs nothing more than damping it
dry or cleaning it with a vacuum cleaner. Under the case of any stains, clean it with appropriate chemicals.Tighten the screws and bolts every 6 months. Make sure that the arms and the back support of the chairs are not provided with heavy weight, it can damage the chairs.
2. Desks:
Any desk, regardless of the material it is made up of, should be dust with dry cloth.For a deep cleaning one can use damp cloth. Mild soaps should be preferred while cleaning the desk for better durability. In case of metal or wooden desks you can add anti rust or anti termite liquids for better maintenance.
3. Storage units:
Storage units are one such crucial asset that every company needs, for numerous reasons. Reasons like, no mess and neatness of the space. Good storage will help
one to add sophistication and maintenance of important documents and files. The cleanliness should be maintained, an appropriate fluid product must be used. In case of bugs and termites, use anti-insect fluids that will not harm your documents or the storage units.
Conclusion:
Furniture is the biggest investment of the company, they are the impression makers, comforters and what not. Maintaining furniture for better durability and functionality is the
basic thing that has to be done. This blog has simple tips and habits that must be implemented for the better functioning and high durability of furniture. To read more about
facility management, refer to our handbook.
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