How Best To Care For Your Commercial Café Furniture

If you’ve purchased commercial café furniture for your café,restaurant, or bistro, then its fair to say that it has probably cost you a relatively hefty sum. It’s understandable therefore that you certainly want it to last. One way to do this is to make sure it’s well cared for. Even in the busiest of establishments where good quality commercial furniture is designed to withstand the rigours of daily life, the shelf life of your tables and chairs can be improved simply by giving them a little TLC. With this in mind, lets take a look at some of the best ways that you can make sure your furniture always looks as good as the day it came out of the showroom.

Removing spills and stains quickly

Most commercial furniture is designed to be both spill and stain proof and as a result any that occur during a typical busy day can be wiped away with a damp cloth. The problem is that even protective lacquers aren’t designed to deal with spills or stains that are there long-term. Some drinks such as orange juice contain natural acids which can eventually eat through the lacquer, so do be aware that even when a chair or table tells you it’s spill-proof any drink spills should be wiped away relatively quickly before they do any lasting damage. Another way to protect your tables is to use protective coasters and mats to prevent any spills from penetrating directly onto your furniture. Many come in funky or contemporary designs and colours so look on them as a way to enhance your overall interior/exterior styling.

Storage

Even outside furniture that’s designed to withstand the rigours of the Australian summer will look a little jaded if it’s left out for long periods of time. This being the case, you might want to think about storing it away out of the sunlight when not in use, or even stacking it and covering it. It might be a bit more work, but you’ll improve the shelf life of your furniture and save yourself money in the meantime.

Follow cleaning instructions carefully

All café furniture comes with cleaning instructions. The trouble is that they often differ greatly depending upon the composite. Don’t assume that good old furniture polish is the best cleaning agent for every piece of furniture as some contain silicones which can contaminate a finished surface and can cause problems if the furniture ever needs restoring. In addition, believe it or not some lacquers don’t respond well to household antibacterial agents, as it has been known to break down the highly polished finish. In essence treat every piece of furniture differently and make sure you follow any cleaning instructions carefully.

If you’re looking to purchase commercial café furniture at unbeatable prices then speak to Cafe Furniture Melbourne. Why not visit us in person at our Campbellfield warehouse, or alternatively browse our wide variety of stock from the comfort of your home by visiting www.cafefurnituremelbourne.com.au