We are all now aware of the key steps needed to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Social distancing, regular hand washing, wearing face masks when in close contact with others, and frequently ventilating enclosed spaces are all crucial. In many places, people are already slowly returning to their offices after being ordered to work from home for several months. However, spending a lot of time with several people in closed spaces is worrying. What is the situation of the surfaces that people touch of furniture and shared objects such as doorknobs, light switches or boilers?
Although experts believe that the risk of spreading the coronavirus through furniture is low, thoroughly cleaning a workspace is the best way to prevent infection through this route. But what products are suitable for office furniture? Which ones are effective and what is important to remember for different materials like smooth contact surfaces or office chair upholstery?
The fact that the new coronavirus is an enveloped virus is a helpful feature. The envelope consists of a fatty membrane and protein, making it comparatively unstable. It can be dissolved by surfactants in soap, washing up liquids and many other cleaning agents and effectively deactivates the virus.
The holistic design concept of Wilkhahn furniture, with its consistent shapes and fluid transition points, also makes cleaning easy. If a piece of furniture has few components and joints, it can be cleaned more easily and efficiently.
We have collected all the key information from our partners and suppliers on cleaning and disinfection of different materials, surfaces and upholstery in a single digital catalog so that you know which cleaning methods and products are suitable for each piece of Wilkhahn furniture.
