Clean & Care Instructions

Keep your remanufactured office furniture looking like new with our simple cleaning and care instructions. Designed for durability, our laminate and metal products, including Conklin’s Gateway Products, resist everyday wear like muddy fingerprints and coffee spills. Follow the guidelines below to maintain your sustainable workspace effortlessly.

For questions or support, contact our team at info@conklinoffice.com or call (800) 817-1187.

Maintain your furniture’s surface with these easy steps:

• Equipment: Damp cloth or sponge, mild soap or detergent.
• Steps: Wipe the surface with soapy water, rinse with warm water, and dry with a clean cloth.
• Frequency: Safe for daily cleaning.

Tackle stubborn stains with these methods:

• Coffee or Tea: Use a mild household cleaner and a soft-bristled brush. Repeat as needed.
• Persistent Stains: Apply a baking soda and water paste with a soft-bristled brush. Scrub lightly (10-20 strokes) to avoid damaging glossy finishes.
• Stubborn Stains: Apply undiluted household bleach or nail polish remover. Let it sit for 2 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with warm water and dry. Repeat if the stain fades without discoloring the laminate. Warning: Prolonged exposure to bleach will discolor the surface. Use sparingly.

Prevent damage with these precautions:

• Heat: Always use a heat shield, hot pad, or trivet under hot pans or appliances (e.g., electric skillets). Direct heat can cause cracking or blistering.
• Spills: Wipe up spills immediately, especially those containing hair, textiles, food dyes, or harsh chemicals (e.g., drain cleaners, rust removers, toilet bowl cleaners)—then rinse with water multiple times.
• Work Surfaces: Avoid using oven cleaners or cutting directly on unprotected laminate surfaces.

Protect your Conklin Office furniture by avoiding these:

• Acidic/Abrasive Cleaners: Can damage laminate surfaces.
• Steel Wool or Abrasive Pads: Will scratch and leave rust stains.
• Harsh Chemicals: Do not use products containing:
  • Hydrochloric Acid (Muriatic Acid)
  • Sulfuric Acid (Oleic Acid)
  • Hydrofluoric Acid (Rust Remover)
  • Phosphoric Acid (Rust Remover)
  • Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda)
  • Pumice (Abrasive)
• Note: Spills of these chemicals will permanently damage Gateway Products’ Laminate if not wiped off and rinsed immediately.

Proper care extends the life of your remanufactured furniture, supporting our mission to promote a circular economy. Need help or a replacement part? Contact us today!