Selecting and caring for a computer chair pillow

Computer chair cushions have become an absolutely essential accessory for anyone who cares about their health but has to spend long hours sitting. Such accessories, presented in the form of overlays, can radically change the level of comfort while working at a PC. They help relieve excessive tension and can have a massage effect. A detailed overview will help you choose the right orthopedic cushions for chair seats and lumbar models, under the head and under the neck, and also let you know a little more about caring for them.

Sedentary work has become a scourge for modern office workers. It is not surprising that the cushion for a computer chair, having appeared as an optional accessory, has gradually turned into an element without which it is difficult to imagine the design of the work area. It looks like an overlay on a seat, back or headrest of a chair, is made of modern materials, and often has orthopedic inserts.

The features of computer chair cushions include the following.

• Maintaining the muscles of the back and spine in the correct position. The use of a pillow can be considered as a measure for the prevention of osteochondrosis.
• Reduced fatigue. By relieving stress, useful accessories help keep their wearer running. In addition, with them you can forget about pain in the lower back and neck.
• Maintaining normal blood circulation. This is important if you have to spend a lot of time sitting.
• Improving the design of the seat or back of the furniture. Often they do not quite meet expectations, they turn out to be unsuitable for long-term use. The pillow solves this problem.

The classification of pillows intended for use in combination with a computer chair implies their division by shape, purpose, and individual design features. Orthopedic models are divided into the following solutions.

• Annular. They resemble a lifebuoy, designed to sit on a chair or chair.

• Round. They resemble a pill, fit on a seat of any size and shape, are smooth, embossed (massage).

• Square or rectangular. They are selected according to the shape of the chair, have different heights and densities.

• Inflatable. They are convenient for travel, travel, coworking. They can have a hole for the neck or transform into a headrest.

• Under the back. Such models have a protrusion under the head, provide reliable support for the spine. On the back of the chair they are fixed with Velcro, rubber bands. Sometimes only a lumbar pad or a module that relieves tension from the scapular zone is used.

According to the material of manufacture, all accessories are divided into latex, with polymer balls or filled with memory foam. The outer sheathing can be made of micro velor, polyester, linen and cotton. Each option has its own advantages. Premium models can be trimmed with suede, nubuck.

There are many factors to consider when choosing an extra pillow for your computer chair. Let's consider the most important selection criteria.

• Density. The product must be resilient enough not to deform under the weight of an adult. Orthopedic models are always very rigid.

• Filling material. The best products contain memory foam or latex. The materials are hygienic, durable, do not need frequent cleaning.

• Versatility of application. Most of the models are in the form of a disc or donut, they are placed only under the seat. Versatile models can be stacked on different parts of the chair, relieving stress where needed.

The design of these pillows can be quite varied. You can find the right solution for people with different interests: from computer geeks to office clerks. For work from home, the color of the pad is not important. For the office, it is better to choose a model in a shade close to the tone of the chair upholstery.

A computer chair pillow needs the same care as the furniture itself. If the manufacturer provides for the possibility of washing or dry cleaning the product, it is carried out at least 1 time in 1-3 months, depending on the intensity of use. It is recommended to remove dust and dirt regularly using a vacuum cleaner.

Cleaning the upholstery of a special cushion, if no other way of processing it is assumed, is carried out taking into account the composition of the material. For suede and nubuck, you need to use a rubber brush, for velvet, velor and plush - gauze and a water solution of lemon and soda.

It is worth considering that any contamination is much easier to remove while they are fresh. Removing stubborn stains is much more difficult. Do not use large amounts of water when cleaning.