How to Fix an Office Chair That Keeps Sinking
Diagnose the gas cylinder and three reliable ways to stop the seat dropping.
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Office Chair Maintenance & Repair
Most chair problems are cheaper and easier to fix than to replace. These step-by-step guides help you do it yourself with basic tools.
Keep your chair working — and out of landfill
A sinking seat, a squeak that follows you around the office, wheels that won't roll — these are the small annoyances that make people give up on an otherwise good chair. The reality is that most of them come down to one worn part or a few minutes of cleaning, and you rarely need more than a screwdriver and a little patience to put things right.
Our maintenance guides walk through the common faults one at a time, explaining what's actually happening and how to fix it safely at home. Regular upkeep doesn't just save money; it keeps a comfortable, broken-in chair in service for years longer.
How to Clean Office Chair Upholstery the Right Way
A fabric-safe routine that removes stains and odours from mesh, fabric, and leather.
How to Fix a Squeaky Office Chair
Track down the source of the noise and silence it with the right lubricant.
How to Clean and Lubricate Office Chair Wheels
Remove tangled hair and grime so your casters roll smoothly again.
How to Replace an Office Chair Gas Cylinder
A full step-by-step on removing the old cylinder and fitting a new one safely.
The Office Chair Maintenance Checklist
A simple seasonal routine to keep every part of your chair in good shape.