{"fullWidth":false,"@type":"Page-OneColumn","endeca:auditInfo":{"ecr:resourcePath":"/pages/ll/about/cleaning-guide"},"metaContent":[],"url":"/about/cleaning-guide/","metaTagValues":{"siteUrl":"https://www.lakeshorelearning.com","keywords":null,"canonicalURL":"/about/cleaning-guide/","ogTitle":"Furniture Cleaning Guide | Lakeshore&reg;","description":"An easy-to-use guide for cleaning Lakeshore furniture materials&mdash;from laminate and wood to outdoor woven plastic, write &amp; wipe surfaces, and more. ","source":"SEOTags : cleaningGuide","title":"Furniture Cleaning Guide | Lakeshore&reg;","pageName":"Cleaning Guide Landing Page","robotsContent":"noindex, nofollow","url":"/about/cleaning-guide/"},"applyPadding":false,"mainContent":[{"s_regionId":"","@type":"PageContent-SectionHTMLTag","endeca:auditInfo":{"ecr:resourcePath":"/pages/ll/about/cleaning-guide"},"name":"Page Content - Section HTML Tag","attributes":"class=\"ll-typography\"","tag":"div","enabled":true,"content":[{"contents":[{"showOnTablet":true,"@type":"PageContent-HTML","endeca:auditInfo":{"ecr:resourcePath":"/content/Shared/MainContent/About/cleaning-guide/051326"},"name":"Page Content - HTML","showOnMobile":true,"showOnDesktop":true,"enabled":true,"content":"<style type=\"text/css\">.cleaning-footnotes hr{\n    margin: 30px 0;\n}\n.col-4 {\n    display: none;\n}\n.col-8 {\n    width: 100%;\n    border-top: 1px solid #D8D8D8;\n    padding: 30px 0px;\n}\n.col-8 p {\n    margin-bottom: 0px !important;\n}\n.brdr-btm-xs {\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #D8D8D8;\n}\n.cleaning-chart {\n    width: 100%;\n    display: flex;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n}\n@media only screen and (min-width: 768px) {\n    .col-8 {\n        width: calc(66.6% - 2px);\n        background-color: #F1F1F1;\n        border: 1px solid white;\n        padding: 30px;\n    }\n    .col-4 {\n        display: block;\n        width: calc(33.3% - 2px);\n        background-color: #F1F1F1;\n        border: 1px solid white;\n        padding: 30px;\n    }\n    .dark-bg {\n        background-color: #181818;\n    }\n    .brdr-btm-xs {\n        border-bottom: 0px;\n    }\n}\n<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"mt30\">Lakeshore Furniture Cleaning Guide<\/h1>\n\n<p class=\"mb30\">Our furniture is designed to be safe and dependable as well as flexible and adaptable. It&rsquo;s also crafted from heavy-duty materials that are easy to clean&mdash;helping centers, schools, and healthcare providers effortlessly maintain hygienic environments and reduce the risk of infection. Below is a guide for cleaning Lakeshore furniture. Simply look for your furniture&rsquo;s materials and follow the corresponding cleaning instructions.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cleaning-chart\">\n<div class=\"col-4 white dark-bg hidden-xs\">\n<p class=\"lead2 text-book\">Furniture Materials<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"col-8 white dark-bg hidden-xs\">\n<p class=\"lead2 text-book\">Cleaning Instructions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"col-4\">\n<p class=\"lead4 text-book\">Laminate Surface<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"lead4 text-book\">Natural Wood Surface<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"col-8\">\n<p class=\"visible-xs\"><strong>Laminate Surface &amp; Natural Wood Surface<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Use a soft, nonabrasive sponge or undyed cotton cloth to clean the surface with mild soap and water*. Do not use alcohol-based or abrasive cleaners. Avoid saturating the surface with water. Use a soft cloth to dry the surface and prevent excess water from seeping into the wood.<\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p>To disinfect, spray bleach-water solution** on the surface. Let stand for one minute; then wipe with a dry cloth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"col-4\">\n<p class=\"lead4 text-book\">Vinyl<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"col-8\">\n<p class=\"visible-xs\"><strong>Vinyl<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Use a soft, nonabrasive sponge or cotton cloth to clean the surface with mild soap and water*. Do not use abrasive cleaners.<\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p>To disinfect, use a soft cotton cloth to wipe bleach-water solution** on the surface. Let stand for one minute; then wipe with a damp cotton cloth to remove any bleach residue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"col-4\">\n<p class=\"lead4 text-book\">Outdoor Woven Plastic<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"col-8\">\n<p class=\"visible-xs\"><strong>Outdoor Woven Plastic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Remove any cushions from the unit. Hose off the unit or use a soft cotton cloth to wet it with mild soap and water*. Then towel- or air-dry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"col-4\">\n<p class=\"lead4 text-book\">Fabric on Outdoor Cushions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"col-8\">\n<p class=\"visible-xs\"><strong>Fabric on Outdoor Cushions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>See the sewn-in care label on your cushions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"col-4\">\n<p class=\"lead4 text-book\">Acrylic<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"col-8\">\n<p class=\"visible-xs\"><strong>Acrylic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Use a soft cotton cloth to wet the surface with mild soap and water*; then wipe with a wet cotton cloth. Dry the surface by blotting with a soft cotton cloth or chamois. Do not use cleaning agents, such as glass cleaner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"col-4\">\n<p class=\"lead4 text-book\">Write &amp; Wipe Surface<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"col-8 brdr-btm-xs\">\n<p class=\"visible-xs\"><strong>Write &amp; Wipe Surface<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>General Care<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Use dry-erase markers only on the write &amp; wipe surface.<\/li>\n\t<li>Use a write &amp; wipe eraser or soft, dry fabric cloth to wipe markings from the surface.<\/li>\n\t<li>Erase write &amp; wipe markings by the end of each day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Tips &amp; Suggestions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>For best results when erasing, always allow write &amp; wipe markings to dry completely.<\/li>\n\t<li>To preserve the write &amp; wipe feature, erase markings using a soft fabric cloth moistened with warm water.<\/li>\n\t<li>Before using a write &amp; wipe table or desk for arts &amp; crafts activities, cover the top with butcher paper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Caution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>DO NOT USE PERMANENT MARKERS on the write &amp; wipe surface. If permanent markers are used mistakenly, draw over the markings with a black dry-erase marker. Wait three minutes and erase with a write &amp; wipe eraser or soft, dry fabric cloth.<\/li>\n\t<li>DO NOT USE ABRASIVES OR CHEMICAL CLEANERS on the write &amp; wipe surface, as these will harm its write &amp; wipe feature.<\/li>\n\t<li>DO NOT USE PAPER TOWELS on the write &amp; wipe surface, as these will scratch the surface and harm its write &amp; wipe feature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"cleaning-footnotes\">\n<p class=\"mt30\">*Add 2 ounces of dish soap to 16 ounces of water.<\/p>\n\n<p>**Use regular, unscented household bleach that does not contain more than 5%&ndash;9% sodium hypochlorite. Per CDC instructions as of 09/27/24: Make the bleach-water solution by adding 5 tablespoons of bleach to 1 gallon of room-temperature water. For a smaller amount, add 4 teaspoons of bleach to 1 quart of room-temperature water. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the <a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/hygiene/about/cleaning-and-disinfecting-with-bleach.html\" target=\"_blank\">CDC instructions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<hr />\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Our warranties cover any structural defects that are found under normal, everyday use. Structural defects do not include cosmetic damage caused by regular wear and tear (such as the gradual fading of fabrics over time) or damage caused by factors outside of normal use, such as acts of nature, modification, or unreasonable or abusive use.<\/p>\n\n<hr />\n<p>Carefully follow the cleaning instructions in this guide to ensure that your Lakeshore furniture serves you for the full duration of your warranty period. Use of cleaning products and/or methods other than those listed will void all relevant warranties.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"ll-btn-container align-center mt30 mb30\"><a class=\"btn btn-sld-secondary ll-btn-md\" href=\"https://img.lakeshorelearning.com/is/content/OCProduction/pdf/LakeshoreFurniture%5FCleaningGuide%5F05112026.pdf\" s_objectid=\"IC_s:Zone 1_r:Cleaning Guide Download_d:PDF Guide\" target=\"_blank\">Download Cleaning Guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n"}],"@type":"PageContent-Slot","endeca:auditInfo":{"ecr:resourcePath":"/pages/ll/about/cleaning-guide"},"name":"Page Content - Slot"}]}],"name":"Page - One Column","serverLog":{"env":"prod","creationDate":"08/25/2026 07:33 PM","instance_id":"si7"}}