Classroom furniture Sydney can be very expensive. This is not something you can replace every month. The best way is to ensure your furniture is well maintained. Tired and poorly maintained school furniture can have negative side effects on the performance and health of the students. Tired school furniture combined with other damages, will create a poor impression of your school and can result in replacements having to be arranged frequently. This is time-consuming and costly. To avoid all the hassles of replacing your furniture, this guide will help you clean and maintain your furniture.

Pen marks

Pencil and pen marks are some of the most common ways your school can become ruined. There are a variety of ways in which you can get rid of them using items you already have in your household that will not put a lot of pressure on your budget. For example, while vinegar is a commonly recommended item, a cloth moistened in hairspray can work fine. You can also use water and a paste of baking soda – applying the mix to pen and pencil marks for around 15 seconds and removing it using a clean and soft cloth. This can provide a natural cleaning alternative solution to harsh chemicals that can damage your furniture and even cause injuries to your hands.

Grease stains

From stubborn fingerprints to sneaky snacking moments, greasy patches have a way of getting themselves into your classroom furniture, especially if you have younger students. Greasy patches can be removed from your classroom furniture by combining washing up liquid and water on a damp cloth. You can try to use reusable fabrics over disposable paper towels where possible to help the environment.

Dry chewing gum

Every classroom will have to deal with chewing gum lurking under desks and chairs. There are a few approaches to removing chewing gum. The classic method of removing chewing gum is to place ice in a bag over the chewing gum for a few minutes to make it hard before you scrape it off using a non-damaging tool like a putty knife. Duct tape can also be used to dislodge stubborn remains of gum. It is advisable to test new cleaning methods on inconspicuous areas to ensure they will not have harmful effects on your furniture.

Maintenance

It is important to check your furniture throughout the year to prevent damage from occurring. Check your furniture fittings every few months such as screws and make the necessary adjustments so that you can catch up on any damages before the furniture breaks.

You should aim to purchase lighter classroom furniture Sydney so that it can be lifted easily. This will reduce the likelihood of large items being dragged across the floor, which can lead to weakened joints and loosened elements. You should ensure that the weight of the item accommodated by storage units and shelving is distributed in a way that preserves their structural integrity with heavy items positioned at the bottom and not the top.