Bar stools are not just pieces of furniture, they have a significant role in creating the ambience of your interior and giving you the utmost comfort in your home.

At Simply Bar Stools, we have a wide variety of bar stools suitable for any interior. The fixed-height bar stools or adjustable bar stools add a unique vibe to your home, bar, café, restaurant, or any commercial area. The different types of bar stools and their materials must be maintained according to their nature.

Properly maintaining your bar stools could increase their lifespan and make your purchase worthwhile. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you maintain your bar stools efficiently for a long time.

A Professional Guide to Maintaining Different Types of Bar Stool

Make a routine for cleaning your bar stools and tables. If you use them often, then it is better to clean them daily. Depending on your level of usage, clean them at least once a week or as needed. Each of the bar stool frames and materials is different, thus, treat them accordingly.

Chrome Bar Stools

Chrome bar stools need a regular wipe to keep them shiny and stylish. Fortunately, the chrome-plated bar stools are very easy to maintain. However, even if you have an old bar stool that has become dark or rusty over time, we have solutions for you too!

Wipe Regularly

Use warm, soapy water on a clean cloth and wipe the bar stool to clean up the dust and dirt. To reduce stains, corrosion, or any sticky dirt, wipe up the spills immediately after they come in contact. You can use a mild detergent in the water solution and wipe the surfaces of the bar stool, including the seat, backrest, armrest, footrest, and legs. Make sure to avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners that may damage the finish and upholstery.

If your stool hasn’t been cleaned in a while and has collected rust and dark marks, you can still easily remove them using aluminium foil. To remove the dust build-up, crumble the aluminium foil into a ball with the shiny side of the foil up and dip it in the water. Then rub it on the rusty area and see the magic! Use an alcohol and vinegar solution instead of water in the dark or rusty regions.

Polish

To regain the shiny appearance, you should polish the bar stool after cleaning to get a reflective shine. To polish this, either uses a clean cotton cloth or a microfibre cloth with baby oil, furniture polish, or WD-40, and rub onto the surface until you see the shine.

Metallic Bar Stools

The metallic frames of the bar stools, including the leg, base, or footrest, are more likely to stain through spillages and rough handling. Bar stools that are designed to be used indoors need the utmost level of care if you keep them outside. Overexposure to sun, rain, or moisture may cause rust or dark spots to appear soon over continued usage. Outdoor metal chairs are normally made from materials that can handle harsh weather and chemicals.

Daily Quick Wiping

For your outdoor bar stools or metal frame bar stools, consider a quick daily wipe with a damp cloth that will remove dust and minor stains. If you need to clean more intensely, use a mild soap or detergent with water and ensure to thoroughly dry the bar stool after wiping it with water to prevent corrosion. If your bar stool has complicated designs on it, consider using a soft bristle to clean up the nooks and crannies. Don’t forget to clean up the legs, base, footrest, armrest, or other metal areas that are more exposed to air and handle rough usages.

Wooden Bar Stools

Wooden bar stools can bring a classic charm to an interior. However, without proper care, they are vulnerable to scratches, darkness, or other damage which can cause a once stylish stool to look dull and tired. Regular cleaning and maintenance of the wooden stools will keep them fresh and elegant, even after longer periods.

Use Wood Cleaners

Always use a soft cloth with a wood-specific cleaner for regular cleaning of the wooden bar stool. Ensure you read all the instructions on the cleaner you are using, and that it is wooden-specific. Applying a layer of wooden conditioner periodically helps to keep its charming look forever. These wooden conditioners are good for cleaning and nourishing the wood by keeping it healthy and enhancing its natural look.

Leather and Faux Leather Stools

Real leather stools are a luxurious choice for a classy interior. They are less likely to tear or crack, delivering ultimate durability, comfort and style. Real leather becomes more attractive over time and is very easy to clean.

Just use a duster or soft cloth and wipe the surface smoothly to remove all dust on it.

Faux leather is a practically designed material with durable quality and minimal maintenance. Our scratch-resistant and waterproof faux leather doesn’t absorb spills and hence it is one of the most popular model bar stools.

Since dust is not absorbed, it can be easily wiped away with a soft damp cloth. Even simple stains can be removed with soap, but tough stains can be removed with white spirits on the cloth. Gently rub the stain until it’s gone.

Plastic Stools

Plastic bar stools ensure functionality and are available in a wide range of colours. They are durable and less likely to stain, and the thicker the plastic, the stronger it is.

Generally, they just need a damp cloth for dusting, while for tough stains, you can use white spirit or a baby wipe. For outdoor stools, periodic UV protection can be a lifesaver.

Velvet Stools

Velvet bar stools are one of the most luxurious styles of bar stools that give an interior a classy look. Maintaining and cleaning the velvet fabric needs a lot of attention and care.

Velvet can be cleaned using a fabric cleaner, ensuring that no bleaching of the material occurs. If you want to ensure the seats have more protection, you could apply a fabric protector that prevents unexpected stains or marks on them.

The Best Products for Bar Stool Maintenance

Since baby oil or WD-40 are oil-based products, they can perfectly remove rusty streaks and give chrome-plated or metal furniture a gorgeous brightness. Both are useful to clean the metal surfaces by acting as a protective layer of oil that doesn’t evaporate. When you use alcohol, it quickly evaporates, taking the water particles from the surface with it and this helps to remove any water marks and keep your stool shiny.

Aluminium foil is a great option for removing rust because it oxidises more quickly than any other metal. Therefore, aluminium foil takes oxygen from the rust as it oxidises. Thus, rubbing with aluminium foil on a chrome or metal surface breaks the rust and gives it its shine back.

Furniture polish is a common solution to polish furniture and reduces future blemishes by making a protective layer on the surface. Vinegar evaporates quickly and helps to get rid of dark spots, limescale, or other watermarks on the chrome surface leaving your bar stool looking brand new.

Our Favourite Bar Stools

Antico Tall Bistro Bar Stool Brown

The Antico is a gorgeous bar stool with four fixed-height metal legs and a brown thin-padded faux leather seat, an excellent option to suit any class interior. The backrest is an ideal height to provide great comfort and the footrest gives a relaxed feel for long sitting. The stool is completed with a powder-coated finish that ensures durability and stability.

Velluto Matt Black Bar Stool Blue Velvet

This contemporary style bar stool comes with a blue velvet cushioned seat, backrest, and armrest. It creates a luxurious seating experience with a gas lift mechanism to adjust height and a footrest for ultimate comfort. The round base single stem leg has a matt black finish with a lever beneath the seat to adjust the height and has a 360-degree swivel. It’s available in diverse colours such as mustard, red, grey, pink, purple, green, and pastel blue.

White Equator Bar Stool

An elegant and classic bar stool with a natural wooden frame and a white, non-padded plastic seat. The slightly curved seat gives comfortable support for relaxed sitting. The fixed-height stool has four legs which offer stable seating, and the wooden footrest allows you to keep your feet up for extra comfort. A unique and stylish design to suit any modern interior. Available in black and grey colours.

Allegro Bar Stool Black

The bar stool with ultimate comfort and function for any contemporary interior. Stylish in design with modern features, including a 360-degree swivel and gas lift mechanism to adjust height. It includes a soft padded black faux leather seat with a stainless-steel round base and a stem with a chrome finish. The cushioned backrest and footrest give comfortable seating for longer seating. This durable bar stool is made with high-quality materials that last for years. Available in cream, white, brown, grey, charcoal grey, or sage green.

Zenith Bar Stool Black

Zenith bar stools are one of our most popular models with a traditional and modern blend. The padded black cushion gives comfort to the seat and backrest. The curved design of the backrest offers great support to the back. The gas lift mechanism helps to adjust the height of the stool easily with a lever and has a 360-degree swivel rotation. This durable bar stool is available in Charcoal, Brown, Cream, Red, White, Grey, Blue, Purple, and Sage Green.