Tips To Clean And Maintain Casters Wheels

Most business owners know that buying new caster wheels is a significant investment that should last long. The best caster wheels need to be taken care of to keep working for a long time. By carefully cleaning and maintaining caster wheels, business owners and others can get the most out of their money and keep from having to buy new wheels for at least a few years.

Things to keep in mind while taking care of  heavy-duty caster wheels in South Africa 

1. Turn It

Turn your chair over so that the wheels face up and the seat is on the floor. Get another chair to sit on to reach the wheels without stress on your back.

2. Scrape It

Don't even think about putting the wheels in hot water until this step is finished. Use your fingers to take off stickers, pieces of paper, or paper clips that are stuck. Use a butter knife to get rid of any debris that is stuck. The knife can go through the slots and under the wheel cover. Use the knife and rubbing alcohol to get gum off your wheels. Be careful not to make any holes in the plastic wheels, as this could make them hard to roll..

Get a pair of tweezers to pull out any hair that might be stuck in the wheel. If you don't have tweezers, you can try using tape to pick up small pieces of trash.

3. De-Wheel It

Most chairs have heavy duty caster wheels that can be taken off. But you need a screwdriver to open some of them.

4. Clean It

If you're sure your wheels don't need a deep clean, you can wipe them down with a damp cloth. Make sure to wipe the inside and outside of the wheel cover. Use cotton swabs to reach places that are hard to get to. If you think your wheels need a thorough cleaning, soak them in warm, soapy water for 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse under a cold tap.

5. Dry It

Dry each one with care. You don't want to leave any water inside the wheel, or it could get dirtier or start to squeak.

Use a clean rag, a paper towel, or even a hairdryer.

6. Lubricate It

Spray a little lubricant inside each wheel with a spray lubricant. Wipe away any extra, so it doesn't attract more dirt.

7. Re-Wheel It

Pop or screw back on the reels! Check the treads and structure of a caster wheel often for damage. If you need to replace a damaged wheel or track before it becomes a bigger problem, that forces you to replace the whole caster. Most business owners should set up a monthly inspection schedule to ensure the caster will last long.

Conclusion

Before buying a lubricant contact Bearing Centre and make sure you know what wheels you have. If they are made of plastic, use silicone oil and if they are metal, use oil without grease. If you use the wrong lubricant, your wheels might keep getting dirty even after cleaning them.