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Upholstered Furniture: Understanding Fabric Cleaning Symbols.

By Al Harlow | August 23, 2021

What Do Those Upholstery or Fabric Cleaning Symbols Mean? W, S, W-S?? When maintaining upholstered seating for any facility, it is essential to understand proper cleaning methods for your upholstery type.  Specialty fabrics and fabric finishes can easily be ruined (and all warranties voided) with the wrong type of cleaning.  It is tempting to throw seat covers in the…

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Furniture for Incontinence-What to Look for.

By Al Harlow | August 23, 2021

When dealing with incontinence it is essential that urine not be allowed to pool. Experience comfort and dignity with our specialized incontinence furniture, designed for discreet support. Elevate your lifestyle with quality solutions tailored to your needs. kn Urine on exposed wood can not only cause long-term foul odors, but can also damage the wood and compromise the…

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Furniture for Incontinence-Making Upholstered Pieces Fluid-Resistant.

By Al Harlow | August 23, 2021

Furniture designed for consumers with incontinence can be made more effective with a fluid-resistant fabric deck. A fabric deck is an enhancement to a standard piece of upholstered seating.  With fabric decking, fully upholstered furniture is made with a fluid-resistant piece of fabric under the cushions.  To help you picture what this is, if you were to pick up the…

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Furniture for incontinence– Part 1

By Al Harlow | August 23, 2021

Caring for residents and clients with urinary incontinence can be frustrating for staff.  Achieving sanitation requirements, managing client comfort and preserving furniture and flooring can be difficult priorities for a busy staff.  Fortunately, there are ways to make dealing with indulgence easier through steps as easy as using furniture that is designed to make clean-ups less strenuous.  In…

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Furniture: Understanding Your Delivery Options

By Al Harlow | August 23, 2021

When ordering items that are too big for standard package delivery, you may be faced with some unfamiliar furniture delivery options. There are Frequently Asked Questions about shipping options for furniture and other large items. Making yourself aware of these options help unpleasant surprises. (844) 961-4100 Get Quote Now Wading through a bevy of terms like “drop ship” and “LTL” can be…

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What is Your Workspace Style Like?

By Al Harlow | August 23, 2021

Look Around your Workspace setup. What Do You See? Traditional, Contemporary, Transitional…BORING? If you have a job that requires you to spend time at an office, chances are you spend more waking time at the office than at home. So, shouldn’t your office be as beautiful as your home?  It has become easy to express…

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Furniture For Adolescent Treatment Centers Can Aid in Their Success.

By Al Harlow | August 23, 2021

Teenagers participating in residential treatment programs for addiction face a recovery process complicated by what is often a first experience living away from home. Empowering adolescents on their path to recovery, our treatment centers provide a supportive environment for growth and healing. While the separation from the familiar can be a necessity, residential treatment facilities often carefully…

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Anti-Contraband Furniture: No Place to Hide!

By Al Harlow | August 23, 2021

Traditional furniture won’t suffice in environments where safety is paramount. The need for anti-contraband furniture has become increasingly recognized, particularly in therapeutic healthcare settings where individuals may be at risk of behavioral outbursts or self-harm. This furniture provides a solution by offering secure storage options without hidden compartments, allowing for easy inspection and reducing risks…

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Does Your Office Chair Support or Hurt You?

By Al Harlow | August 23, 2021

Ever get the feeling your office chair is more of a problem than a solution? Poorly designed office chairs have been blamed for decades of sore joints, backaches and headaches. A good chair is a big investment so make sure you have prepared your wish list before you shop.Most office chairs appropriate for the typical 8 hour work day…

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Furniture Finishes: How do I choose the right one?

By Al Harlow | August 23, 2021

Choosing the Right Type of Surface for Furnishings. Akin to the old “paper or plastic” question, furniture providers typically offer wood, veneer or laminate surfaces for case (non-seating) furniture. Choosing the right surface type for the finished piece can make a meaningful difference in the life span and beauty of the product. There are basically three types of…

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