Cleaning a 2nd hand Herman Miller Aeron

no_1_dave · 8 Nov 2020 at 22:07

Managed to grab one locally from Facebook Marketplace in great condition for £250, the problem is it came from a smokers home so has that musty smoky smell. I've read that cleaning 2nd hand furniture with vinegar can remove the smell but could that damage the Herman Miller? Has anybody got any recommendations?

Dave Burton · 8 Nov 2020 at 22:27

I'd try an auto valeter, they'd likely have the gear and experience to clean it. Might cost you a few £££ but worth it as opposed to the risk of doing it yourself and ruining a £250 chair

TouchinCloth · 9 Nov 2020 at 23:10

Did you buy it from Bristol? I might have bought the other one... yes it smells of smoke... I’ve been spraying it down with vinegar and leaving it outside, it’s getting better.

Let me know what you try and how you get on!

sad099 · 10 Nov 2020 at 11:05

try using a steam cleaner if you have one - can put some vinegar/disinfectant into the water to help with cleaning and the smell.

no_1_dave · 16 Nov 2020 at 14:41

Sorry, I forgot I had started this thread.
Decided to just use the chair as is. My clothes are doing a good job of removing the smoke smell, it's almost gone already

eagleuk · 23 Nov 2020 at 14:39

no_1_dave said:
Sorry, I forgot I had started this thread.
Decided to just use the chair as is. My clothes are doing a good job of removing the smoke smell, it's almost gone already

Nice...