Polish Your Business Image With A Professional Office Feel

Repair and restoration service honors National Small Business Week with tips for keeping office furniture looking its best

(Wednesday, May 13, 2009) - You dress for success, you make it a point to fine-tune your presentations, and you always arrive early and greet people with a solid handshake. So, as you take steps to perfect your professional image, why not consider your office environment and the message it conveys? In honor of National Small Business Week, which begins on May 17th, Creative Colors International is helping entrepreneurs achieve a level of professionalism with their office space. The repair and restoration service is offering practical tips for keeping office furniture in tip-top shape.

"Your office furniture speaks volumes about how you run your business," said Mark J. Bollman, president of Creative Colors International. "The style of the pieces – and, more importantly, the condition in which they're kept – is one of the first things clients will notice when they visit your office space."

First impressions are everything, and upkeep of office furniture requires special care. With that in mind, Bollman offers the following tips to keep it looking its best—for less:

* Practice regular maintenance – Dust and oils from skin and clothing can wear down furniture over time. Simple dusting with a soft, dry, cotton cloth on a regular basis will prevent this type of deterioration.

* Shield pieces from the sun – If possible, furniture should be kept out of direct sunlight. However, regular conditioning – performed at least twice a year – will create a protective layer on the surface, thus minimizing damage from the bright light.

* Clean with care – The use of too much oil or wax can actually clog leather's pores, causing it to lose its ability to allow air in and moisture out. Simple, water-based solutions, such as Ivory liquid dishwashing soap, are an excellent way to keep your leather clean and looking new.

* Seek advice from a professional – Tough tears or stains require precise care and should not be tackled alone. Doing so may actually cost you more money than employing a professional service.

"Wear and tear and constant, high-traffic use can leave chairs, sofas, tables and accent pieces looking less than desirable," said Bollman. "Fortunately, with a little bit of upkeep, business professionals can ensure that their furniture never looks less than its best.



"It may also come as a surprise to find that employees even conduct themselves in a different manner when they're functioning in a space that conveys a manner of style and professionalism," added Bollman. "Maintaining a classy office environment should be considered a fundamental part of business owners' business plans."



Specializing in the repairing, reconditioning, protection and color restoration of leather, vinyl, fabric, plastic and carpeting, Creative Colors International assists the automotive, furniture, commercial and residential markets. All necessary repairs are performed on-site at the particular home, office, restaurant, body shop or car dealership location.



For more information about Creative Colors International, please visit the company Web site at www.CreativeColorsIntl.com.



About Creative Colors International, Inc.

Creative Colors International, Inc. came into existence in October 1980, by providing services of dyeing, repairing and restoring leather, fabric, vinyl and plastics. These services are currently offered in the automotive, commercial, furniture and residential markets. Today, more than 70 Creative Colors International franchises operate throughout 24 states, Puerto Rico and Canada, with more than 150 mobile units in operation. For more information, visit www.creativecolorsintl.com/ href="http://www.creativecolorsintl.com/">www.CreativeColorsIntl.com or call (800) 933-2656.

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