Office furniture is very important in the look of an office. A conducive and workable place of work must have good quality and comfortable furniture. It is vital that it is taken care of just like taking care of your customers or clients. By having good quality furniture, means you take care of your clients and also of your employees.

There are various types of office furniture with different styles, shapes and made from different materials such as wood, leather and so on. The following are helpful tips on how to take care of those:

1. Prevention is better than cure. The same philosophy as applied to our health, prevent your furniture from early damage by maintaining its good condition. To do this, regularly clean the furniture by wiping off dust before it's totally absorbed on the furniture. Use dry and soft cloth in wiping off the dust and use a soft brush in cleaning the upholstery. An effective way to get rid of dust is to vacuum clean the furniture, especially foam filled furniture where dust usually gathers.

2. Do not expose the furniture directly to sunlight. Constant exposure to sun's UV rays could fade the color of the furniture, could make it brittle and will quickly make it unusable. Proper ventilation in the office is very important not only to our health but also on the furniture.

3. Protect the furniture from insects. Dust and dirt attracts insect,s so make sure to maintain the cleanliness of the room and the furniture. Use insect sprays and disinfectants.

4. Frequently used furniture is more likely to be damaged. You may use covers to insulate the furniture from dust, stains and scratches.

5. Stains are inevitable. To remove stains from the furniture, use mild detergent soap or apply upholstery cleaning products available on the market. Never use bleach and do not rub the fabric for it may only aggravate the damage to the furniture. Use a soft brush together with the upholstery cleaning product. Brush it gently and in a circular motion.

6. Restoring the furniture would be a bit harder if dirt and residues has already set in. You may seek professional assistance by hiring furniture cleaning experts. It's the best way to maintain the good as new look of your furniture and could lengthen its lifespan.

The furniture could serve you for a long period of time if you now how to take care of it. Buying new or used office furniture can be very expensive. You don't want to waste money by always replacing furniture. Choose the right furniture for your office and once you've got it, treat it with proper care and attention.