India, Dec. 25 -- The biggest challenge at home is not buying good furniture. It is keeping it fresh, clean and usable for years. Dust builds up faster than expected, furniture sees constant use, and workdays stretch longer than planned. With work from home now firmly part of everyday life, the upkeep can feel like a lot. That alone can discourage spending well on a proper chair or desk.

Yet ergonomic furniture is an investment meant to support you daily. To understand how to care for it without turning maintenance into a chore, I took the HT Shop Now route and reached out to an expert for tried and tested advice that works in real homes.

Mr Maanoj Tomar, Founder and Director of AFC Furniture Solutions, put it simply. "Quarterly mainten...