How to Fix a Squeaky Desk Chair
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Ever been tormented by the unbearable squeak of a chair? Squeaky chairs can ruin the environment of an office, destroy the ambiance of a restaurant, and drive you insane. Read on to find out how to get rid of the horrible squeak of a chair.
[edit] Steps
- Tighten the nuts, bolts, and screws. Turn the chair over and look at all the nuts and bolts. Get a screw driver and tighten any lose ones. Even try to tighten those that don't appear lose.
- Oil the mechanism. Grease or oil all joints as well as the nuts and bolts you tightened above. You may use a spray or a soft cloth to apply the oil/
[edit] Warnings
- Oiling the chair excessively may be dangerous. It may cause loss of control of the chair or make the chair unable to retain height adjustments.
