High-quality furniture can make all the difference for your office environment. Office chairs that come with casters, in particular, can be especially useful for helping your team get around the office. Over time, however, these furniture casters can get clogged with dirt, hair, and other debris. To keep these wheels usable, follow these cleaning tips. 

A Guide to Caster Cleaning

1. Scrape Off Debris

The first step is to remove any large or stuck-on debris from the casters. Use your fingers or a butter knife to remove items like paper clips, gum, or stickers. For particularly hard-to-remove items, apply rubbing alcohol to the knife. To eliminate hair that is caught in the wheel, use tweezers or tape.

2. Remove & Clean

Once the bulk of the debris has been removed, pull the wheels off the chair. Wipe down the casters with a damp, clean cloth to remove dirt and grime. For smaller nooks and crannies, use a cotton swab.

If the casters are especially dirty, soak them for 10 minutes in warm, soapy water, then scrub and rinse. Thoroughly dry the casters to eliminate all remaining moisture, as this could cause the wheels to become squeaky.

3. Lubricate

After cleaning, lubricate the casters. Spray a small amount of lubricant inside each caster for the chair. Regular lubrication will extend the lifespan of the wheels by helping each of them spin at the same rate. This helps balance the amount of stress that is placed on each wheel. 

Gel-based lubricants work well for clean environments, though you may be better served using a dry lubricant if your office has lots of dust and other debris.
 

If you need new casters for your office furniture, contact Casters, Wheels and Industrial Handling in Halethorpe, MD. In business since 1959, they offer high-quality materials for a wide range of applications, as well as worldwide shipping. To learn more or request a quote, visit them online or call (631) 270-8984.