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Sanitation 101: The Things That Lurk Beneath

Saturday, February 4th, 2012

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My two-year-old little boy recently dropped a cracker on the floor which our dog promptly drooled all over it. As if on cue, my son picked the cracker right back up and popped it in his mouth. Uhhhh. The joys of parenting! This is the type of thing that you simply can’t control. The fact of the matter is that I just couldn’t make it to my son fast enough to grab that cracker. As a parent, I’ve learned to try to control everything I can and to, within reason, shrug off the things I can’t control.

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Static and Working Weight – Why They Really Matter

Sunday, January 29th, 2012

Static and Working Weight – Why They Really MatterIf you’re in the market for a new massage table (or even if you’re not), you’ve likely seen a slew of table descriptions that include static weight and working weight. Most massage therapists know the difference, but if you’re new to the profession or are a client yourself, you might be in the dark. So, what is the difference?

Static Weight

Static weight is exactly that: static and unchanging. It is, essentially, the amount of weight that you can put on a table (without moving around or applying additional (more…)

How to keep your upholstery looking like new?

Saturday, January 21st, 2012

How to keep your upholstery looking like new? Upholstery looking a little drab lately? Want to keep your upholstery looking like new? I don’t blame you one bit. To help out, I’ve put together a quick ‘n dirty guide to upholstery care and maintenance. Keep in mind, you should always read and follow the instructions that your specific table manufacturer puts out. With that said, I’ve found that these suggestions are generic enough to cover most types of upholstery.

Upholstery Care

Keep your table out of extreme cold or heat. Believe it or not, extreme temperatures may damage the upholstery of (more…)