2.17.2009

Guide to Clean Microfiber Office Furniture

Guide to Clean Microfiber Office FurnitureCleaning microfiber office furniture is a bit of a difficult situation. Yet, today, there are many people buying this beautiful product. It looks great and it feels great, but what happens when someone spills something or the kids attack the product with greasy fingers?

There are many things that can happen to your great looking couch or other microfiber product. Here are some things that may help you get the job done and come out with great looking furniture.

The first thing you need to do when it comes to your microfiber office furniture is to read the tag. This will at least tell you what NOT to do.

Once you do that, try these tips for help with microfiber products.

* Vacuum with the attachment of a high-powered vacuum cleaner. This will remove the lint, debris, and pet hair that get into it. You should try to do this at least once per month, more if you have children.

* Get to the spills quickly. If something spills onto your furniture, grab an absorbent white terry cloth and blot the stain. Do not scrub - as this will worsen it. Blot out until completely dry.

* Use a mild detergent to wash stains or spots. Do not use bleaching products on your furniture, as this will discolor it. Use as little as you can to wash the furniture. Blot on and then blot off - no scrubbing.

* If that does not work, consider dry cleaning products. Make sure that the product you purchase is capable of cleaning the product you want to use it on. Most will tell you right on the bottom what to do.

* Have it cleaned professionally if you have stains or just want the furniture cleaned. You will not have to worry about using the wrong chemical. Also, carpet washers that have attachments can cause the microfiber to wrinkle and shrink. Avoid this and instead have a professional handle deep cleaning.

While microfiber office furniture is all the rage, to keep it in check and looking great you do need to take the time to clean it the right way.

2.05.2009

4 Practical Tips on Buying Office Furniture

4 Practical Tips on Buying Office FurnitureThere are some office furniture buying tips that COF recommend you to consider for your growing office:

1. Know your furniture requirements by what you and your employees need to work effectively. This calls for a stronger emphasis on mobility and adaptability, a new blending of ownership and sharing. You need to consider open displays for shared information, as well as support for shared technology and storage. As the employer, your goal should be to help workers communicate more effectively and function better in teams. In providing more collaborative environments, you need to ask these questions: What kind of furniture do we need? Tables for meetings? Acoustical panels for privacy?

Nowadays the home office furniture market is very competitive and you may choose really high quality product for appropriate price. First of all, investigate the market and visit several companies, in order to see the product you are going to buy. If you want to save your money, we offer you to buy in bulk all the necessary pieces of office furniture at one company. By the way, ask if this company has all the necessary certificates and provides you with such services as logistic management, storage, delivery and installation.

2. Buy furniture for its functionality, not for image. If furniture is not appropriate for the way your people work, it becomes impractical. Generate a list of the minimum furniture you require to avoid buying things that you do not need. Space, for one, is a problem for most home offices. Oftentimes, you will need to furnish your office vertically to maximize every square inch of your office. The designer office furniture are represented in different forms and colors. Choose the right color scheme where light blue or beige predominate. Or on the contrary, buy the bright contemporary office furniture. Perhaps, green or red title chair adds more energy to your lifestyle. If you admire everything light and unusual, the office furniture desk, which is made of glass is just the best choice for.

3. Think about the health and safety of your employees - be sure to consider comfort and ergonomics. The wrong desk and chair can make you and your employees susceptible to ergonomic disorders such as backache, headaches, eyestrain and other irritations and inconveniences. Fatigue, loss of concentration, and irritability can also be attributed to the use of the wrong furniture.

4. Consider leasing or renting furniture, particularly if you need 100 percent financing. This will increase your flexibility as your company grows or shrinks. Leasing is best if you expect to upgrade your furniture quickly and if you don't expect to cancel your lease before it is finished. However, if you can afford to pay cash, then buy the furniture to avoid the financing and leasing expense. Buying the furniture is also advisable if you plan to own it for quite a while. Another advantage of buying the furniture is if you want to keep your balance sheet clean of liabilities and keep your credit line open for other purchases.

Useful recommended external site related to office furniture:
Tri Star Systems - The Pre-Owned Office Furniture / Used Office Furniture Experts!

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