When you make a purchase that is vital to the success of your business, such as commercial tables, you want that purchase to last for years while retaining the original beauty of the day you bought it. One of the best ways to keep the quality of any table is to perform routine maintenance and cleaning. An often forgotten area of table care is the base underneath the table. When it comes to proper table base maintenance, there are a few points to bear in mind.
Table Base Maintenance
When dealing with table base maintenance, it is important to understand that table care should be
done in a holistic approach. You should treat the table top and base with the same attention to care for a long-lasting table. Table tops should be cleaned and polished regularly to keep them in pristine condition. Table bases should be treated according to the material used for construction. For example, if you have a metal base, such as aluminum or stainless steel, you should clean it regularly with warm, soapy water, inspecting for chips in the coating or paint.
Any chipped paint or coating should be sanded down and reapplied to ensure a long life. It is also not recommended to leave tables with metal bases in prolonged exposure to rain or water to avoid rusting. For a wooden table base, follow the same principles of wood table care. Never soak wood in water or apply water directly to wood surfaces. Clean with a wet towel and dry thoroughly when finished. Never use harsh chemicals on either type of materials.
No matter what type of material used for our table, another important element for table base maintenance for all tables is to regularly check the fastenings or bindings. Most tables are a slab of material, with wood, metal, granite, etc., screwed to the base instead of one large piece. The two pieces bonded together can incur damage if the bindings have become loosened for the regular wear and tear of commercial table use. Always perform routine tightening of screws and bindings to ensure the table is sturdy and won’t add any extra strain to the base.
