How to Clean Or Maintain Your Restaurant Furniture

We know that purchasing restaurant furniture is an investment into the success of your business. You want your business to last for years to come, and we want your commercial restaurant furniture to hold up for a long duration of that success. That’s why we’ve put together some helpful hints on keeping your restaurant furniture clean and well maintained.

Restaurant Furniture is built to be used in temperature and moisture controlled rooms, best in neutral conditions. Avoid placement that is in direct sunlight, near radiators, or by direct heat sources. Do not use indoor furniture outside.

Laminate restaurant table tops:

1. Use warm water and a mild detergent mixture to clean before and after each use.
2. To remove stains, mix a mild cleaner with baking soda to form a paste;use a stiff nylon bristle brush to scrub affected area.
3. To remove a more stubborn stain, acetone (nail polish remover) can be used to spot-clean; rinse and dry well (we recommend spot-testing first).

Wood restaurant table tops:

1. Use warm water and a mild detergent mixture to clean before and after each use.
2. To disguise scratches, try an all-purpose cleaner followed by a lemon furniture polish (we recommend spot-testing first).

Marble restaurant table tops:

1. Use warm water and a mild detergent mixture to clean before and after each use.
2. To remove stains, use hydrogen peroxide (we recommend spot-testing first).
3. To remove water stains, use vinegar (we recommend spot-testing first).

Fabric/Upholstery finished:

1. Most upholstered commercial furniture is protected with a Stain Guard product, but if not, you can apply after purchase.
2. Vacuum with an upholstery attachment (for added protection, use a window or other screen in between the nozzle and the fabric).
3. Blot spills up with a dry towel.

Wood Finish:

1. Dust regularly with a soft cloth and wipe with the grain.
2. Choose a polish designed for the finish and do not switch product brands, as a change could cause a cloudy appearance.
3. Coat with a hard paste wax every 3-4 months in the first year, less often after (paste wax will also help to disguise scratches).
4. Use a dry cloth to clean up spills immediately.
5. To remove spots or burns, a quick dab of ammonia followed by wax may help (we recommend spot-testing first).
6. To remove water rings, apply paste wax and rub fine steel wool over the rings (we recommend spot-testing first).

Leather furniture:

1. Dust with a barely dampened cloth and slightly warm, plain water.
2. To remove dirt or stains, either use a real soap product (no wax or detergent) and water or use a mixture of 1 part rubbing alcohol and 1 part water very sparingly applied to a cloth and rub the spoiled area (we recommend spot-testing first).
3. To remove grease, sprinkle some corn starch onto the spoiled area and let it sit for a few hours before gently dusting it off.
4. For tufts, try dusting with a dry toothbrush.

Metal Finish:

1. Wipe metal parts with a cloth dampened with plain water.
2. To remove dirt, gently brush the surface with a soft-bristled brush.
3. To remove grease or more stubborn stains, use a mild soap and water.