How To Sanitize Church Pews

Over the last three years, there’s been increased sensitivity and concern around church cleanliness, and understandably so. The last thing you want is people feeling unsafe, anxious or worried at their favorite place of worship. When your heart is full of the Lord’s love, there must be no room for anxiety and fear.

That’s why in this article, we’ll explain some simple ways you can ensure your church pews are clean, sanitized and best served to spread the love of God, and not germs.

Why should I regularly sanitize church pews?

Depending on the materials you’ve used to build the pews, they can gather dirt and germs faster than other furniture.

For example, cloth can stain faster and can also catch germs and bacteria quicker, which is why church pews with upholstery may get dirty without you even noticing it. Maybe your church is busier on the weekend than during the week. That means more people sitting in the pews for longer, and hence, higher chances of the pews getting dirty.

One simple way to solve this is direct upholstery of church pews every few years. It’s more affordable than you think, and can undo damage from years of usage.

What about pews that aren’t upholstered?

Depends on the materials used to build the pews. Our preference is always wood, since it’s easier to disinfect and tougher to damage from years of use. Not just that, it also looks a lot more beautiful.

Pews made from materials besides wood are often prone to rust, spotting and other weather-related damage. They tend to retain dirt and germs from regular use and start to discolor quicker too.

At Kivett’s, we’ve been making brand new wooden pews for churches for decades, so if you’re thinking of upgrading your church furniture and making way for more comfortable pews, give us a call!