Care & Maintenance

With regular care and maintenance, your Herman Miller product will provide many years of superior performance and satisfaction. To maintain quality, please follow the cleaning procedures outlined here.

The instructions for the care and maintenance of Herman Miller products are provided to you as a service. No warranty is implied since results may vary.

Coated Metal

Normal cleaning
Wash coated metal surfaces with a soft cloth soaked in detergent and warm water; rinse thoroughly and dry. Remove scuff marks from low-gloss coatings with pre-softened paste wax, following the instructions on the label. Remove scuff marks and scratches from high-gloss coatings using automotive polishing compounds, either liquid or paste. After polishing, apply a pre-softened automotive paste wax to restore original sheen.

Do not use abrasive, acid, alcohol-based, or solvent&-based cleaners; they may damage the paint finish.

For assistance in determining the appropriate color and gloss for Herman Miller touch-up paint, contact your Herman Miller Customer Care Representative.

Trivalent Chrome

Normal cleaning
Wet cheesecloth in a nonabrasive cleaner, like liquid dish soap, and rub the chrome component lightly until the original luster reappears. Dry the component with a clean soft cloth to remove any soap residue.

Fabric Upholstery

Normal cleaning
Vacuum fabric as needed, using an upholstery attachment. Do not brush fabric or use a vacuum attachment with a rotary brush. Brushing may permanently damage the nap or change the character of the fabric. Do not apply water or any liquid solution.

Wetting the fabric with any liquid solution may result in permanent damage. If further cleaning is needed, dry-clean or spot clean fabric with solvent cleaner.

Large areas
If large areas are soiled, contact a professional cleaning firm.

Leather Upholstery

Normal Cleaning
Vacuum or dust frequently with a clean dry cloth. If leather is soiled, it can be wiped with a soft damp cloth using a lather of any mild soap with lukewarm water.

Do not spot clean leather; clean the entire surface. Wipe clean with a damp cloth and dry with a clean soft cloth.

Spots and spills
Wipe excess liquid immediately with a clean cloth or sponge; let the leather air dry. If further cleaning is necessary, sponge the entire surface—seat, back, or chair arm—with clean, lukewarm water. Let the leather air dry; never use a hair dryer or other heat source to dry leather.

Stubborn spots and stains
Apply a mild, nonabrasive soap solution with a clean wet sponge. Rinse well and let air dry.

Butter, oil, or grease
Wipe the leather with a clean dry cloth and let the remainder of the oil dissipate into the leather.

Do not apply water or try to wash a grease spot. Do not use saddle soap, cleaning solvents, oils, furniture polishes, varnishes, abrasive cleaners, detergents, or ammonia on leather; they will ruin the finish, causing it to become sticky and cracked. If the stain remains, contact a professional cleaner.

Large areas
If large areas are soiled, contact a professional cleaning firm.