Here are five tips that will help you to maintain your massage chair and get the most value from it over time.
1. Maintain The Upholstery
The upholstery is the part that comes into contact with your body the most, and thus wears out the fastest. This is due to many factors, including friction between the upholstery and your skin, accumulated sweat and oil, and dirt or hair that gets trapped in the sides of the chair.
A quick and easy way to keep it in good condition is to wipe down the chair with a slightly damp cloth without any soap and chemicals. Refrain from using too much moisture, as it could encourage mould to grow. It’s also a good habit to remove any hard objects from your pockets that might scratch the upholstery, such as keys or coins.
2. Avoid Direct Sunlight, High Humidity, And Medicated Oils
Sunlight is the enemy of upholstery. The heat will cause the material to dry out and crack, thus making for a more uncomfortable massage experience.
However, that’s not to say that humidity is its friend. Refrain from cleaning your massage chair with excess water, as too much moisture could seep into the upholstery and cause moulding. It could also damage the inner mechanisms of the massage chair.
Some people go the extra mile and rub leather protection on the upholstery. The leather protection kit is designed to maintain the lifetime of the upholstery through using upholstery friendly solutions. Avoid having medicated oils coming into direct contact with the chairs as they may contain chemicals that may be damaging to the upholstery.
3. Scheduled Cleaning
Like any other sofa in your house, massage chairs come with several nooks and crannies where dirt can accumulate. You may use a vacuum cleaner to target all these hard-to-reach places, such as the sides of the chair. Vacuum cleaning is ideal as this cleaning method doesn’t involve the need of water and chemicals, which might be damaging to the upholstery.
4. Cover With A Sheet When Not In Use
If you have a pet at home, this step is particularly crucial. Pet fur can often get stuck in massage chairs, especially if your pet likes climbing onto the chair. This can cause damage to the internal mechanisms if any fur gets wedged too deep into the mechanics.
When not in use, cover up the massage chair with a plastic sheet or fabric cover to prevent dirt from getting in. This helps keep humidity and sunlight away from coming into contact with the chair.
5. Use It Regularly
Just like with a car or computer, using your massage chair frequently is imperative to keeping the machinery active and running. It also helps to lubricate the chair and keep its parts moving. This shouldn’t be too difficult – after all, you’re sure to use it almost everyday!
Now that you know how to take care of your massage chair, you can be sure that your chair will remain pristine and running for years to come!
