Thursday, October 4, 2012

How to Clean a Mattress



Mattresses have their own importance in our lives as we spend a significant portion of the life by lying on the mattress. Now to have a sound and relaxed sleep, mattress has to be in perfect shape from all aspects.  Mattress Cleanliness is one of the major factors to be considered for having a healthy lifestyle.  Your mattress has to be properly neat and clean and well maintained for comfortable sleep. Mattress cleaning is not an easy accomplished task and is way tough as compared to cleaning of bedding. This article will tell you few essential steps required to clean a mattress, and get a regular schedule setup to keep your mattress clean.

Make Regular Cleaning a habit:

The most important aspect to make your mattress dust free is to keep it well protected. Use a mattress cover or pad to keep the dirt and debris away from your mattress. If you have to tackle the problem of small kids peeing on the bed and that brings liquid inside your mattress, the best option in this case is to opt for a waterproof mattress. This not only saves your mattress, but its also quite easy to wash the mattress cover as compared to the mattress itself.
Another important step in the cleanliness of the mattress is Rotation. I know it sounds strange but it is very important to protect the mattress from uncomfortable sags and soft spots. It is good if you flip the mattress at about every six months. The best way out is to reverse the mattress with the head and foot positions switching place so the opposite side is resting on the bed frame or box spring each side.
Secondly, you can also use the vacuum cleaner for cleaning the mattress. Use the vacuum cleaner once in a week to remove all the unnecessary dirt particles and it is also very beneficial to the persons who can not bear allergies.

Stain Removing:

The best way to remove the stain from mattress is to go for a Dry Cleaning method rather using the wet detergents as they can squeeze deep into the mattress and worsen the situation even more. You can opt for the Upholstery cleaners, but that too in a delicate manner. Use a dry sponge upon the stain to remove it .
It is sometimes very difficult to remove the stains such as urine and blood even with the help of cleaners. In this situation, you can go for hydrogen peroxide easily found in most bathrooms. And the most important thing, let your mattress dry completely before using it for your bedding. Use a fan blowing above your mattress to make it completely dry.

For having a delightful sleeping experience, maintain your mattress properly in every possible manner.  Try to make a proper schedule and devote some time on regular basis to cleanliness of mattresses to make the mattresses long lasting. Always remember, for having a better sleep, your mattress must have to be comfortable and to make a mattress experience more comfortable, it has to be clean.

Monday, June 25, 2012

Picking a Right Mattress, a Right Investment for Life

How terrible it is to get up in the morning with a pain, or if it is takes you 5-10 mins to get your body together then it’s time for you to do some serious thinking. Well, the reason could be an uncomfortable mattress. A mattress which is too stiff or too soft for you could be the reason behind the discomfort. Generally, we pick up a mattress which is good looking and has an excellent appearance. We mostly go for a mattress which fits our budget not realizing the long term harm it can cause to us and our body. We do not take care of the specifications and the requirement of the particular mattress and end up buying just a piece of foam or coir which is waiting to just do the damage.

The rectification of the error in purchasing the mattress also has to be carried out by us only. The first step in this regards is to have a good review of the market for the mattress. There are different types of mattresses available in the market today; there is one which is made of foam and another which is made from latex. Here brand should also be paid attention to when purchasing a mattress. Options are very many all you have to do is select one which suits your body type and on which you feel comfortable. The Sealy latex mattress score one of the highest in quality in this segment. The Sealy latex mattress is designed specially keeping in mind the contours of the human body. In this mattress you will find different sizes of holes and perforations so that equal pressure is applied at different segments of the body which are different for the human body. Another advantage with the Sealy latex mattress is they do not absorb any kind of dust, pollen or materials that can cause allergies to people who use the mattress. Also, as natural latex is available from rubber they are very natural products, thus making these mattresses very organic.

Similar to the latex mattress in comfort is the King-size memory foam mattress. It has great compressive properties which makes the mattress light to handle and at the same time very flexible. The only difference being that the foam of this mattress is made from a chemical reaction. But as the name suggests the king size memory foam mattress comes in a very good size so that maximum area could be covered with this mattress.

So pick the best mattress that suits your needs and wake up to a fresh morning everyday for years to come.

Monday, January 4, 2010

Fire Exit Doors Should Not be Locked

Its not good to Lock an Emergency / Fire Exit Doors as these Doors are made for emergency exit in a building a special exit for emergencies such as a fire. It is usually located in for example the stairwell, hallway or the perimeter of the building, a Fire Exit door should be outward opening door and fitted with a push bar or push pad with exit signs clearly identifying its location but shouldn't be locked , it is designed allow faster evacuation of the building in an emergency and also provides an alternative if the regular exit is blocked by fire. A fire exit door can also be designated as the main entrance to the building in some smaller buildings. Local building regulations will dictate the number of fire exits required on a property taking into account size and the use the building is designed for as well as the number of people that are using it at any one time. And once if we got a healthy number of people gathered in the building having Fire Exit Doors they shouldn't be locked at that time.

There are some Manufacturer, just like security doors direct who make special type of Fire Doors or Emergency Exit Doors which can be used as a Normal Doors and which you can lock it with the help of the push bar or push pad and on the same time you can open it with pushing them towards the other direction...

You cant compare Money with someones life.. its very easy to get the money back but in the case of Life its not possible.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Steel Doors as Fire Doors and Entry Doors

We at securitydoorsdirect understand that the doors you install need to be of the finest quality and help in providing you the same to the best of our ability. Our steel doors can be utilised as fire doors as well as entry doors. The best part is that all the steel doors are manufactured and then delivered straight from our factory to customers residing anywhere in the UK. At securitydoorsdirect, we carefully dwell on every aspect of crafting a security door. Be it the material, technology or quality, we believe it has to be avante garde. Our steel doors have the ISO 9001 seal and a three year anti-corrosion guarantee. We make the best efforts to provide custom-based doors that perfectly suit your requisites. So if you require high-quality British standard steel doors at trade prices, contact us today as we are one of the leading door suppliers in the market. We also supply a wide array of ventilated doors, communal entrance doors as well as customised steel doors. Security Care Ltd, the parent company of Security Doors Direct was established in 1995 and since then our sole aim has been to meet all the requirements of our customers so that they are rewarded with security, comfort and convenience. You will never regret investing your money in
getting doors from securitydoorsdirect. The doors manufactured by us are just ideal for your home, office or any other property. Our security doors provide the optimum level of security and allow you to leave your property with a peace of mind. Our ever-growing list of customers is a testimony to the fact that we are a trustworthy company and have huge amounts of experience in working out a solution for all the technical and security problems of our customers.

Monday, November 23, 2009

The Benefits of installing a Steel Door

For the majority of new commercial premises steel doors are now specifying rather than the traditional wooden doors of the past, this is especially true for outside applications, so what are the benefits.
Increasing security is one most important consideration for fitting steel doors, the greatest weakness of the majority of wooden and plastic doors is the frame, in most cases they can usually be easily kicked or forced open with a crow bar breaking the frame to gain entry. Steel plates can be bolted to the outside of wooden doors but they only offer a limited amount of additional security and most doors are not designed to take the extra weight causing other problems like damage to the hinges.

Steel doors can be expected to give a much longer service life even in hostile or high usage applications than the other alternatives, it is important that they are galvanized or rusting can be a problem especially for outside applications, corrosion is not only unsightly but in time will reduce the integrity of the door and frame.
There are environmental benefits of fitting steel doors not only do they have a longer life but unlike wooden or plastic doors they do not deplete valuable resources and at the end of there life they can be recycled, thermal efficiency can be improved by using Rock wool filling and good quality door seals.

Steel Doors do not swell or warp on damp weather neither do they rot or need ongoing maintenance to retain there appearance and integrity.

Fire resistance, all steel doors because of the material they are fabricated from offer a good level resistance to fire. Certified fire rated doors are available when a greater level of protection is required, most certified doors offer at least 4 hours protection.

Ease of installation, most modern steel doors are now supplied with easy fit adjustable frames, so are very easy to install with only a limited amount of finishing off required.

Friday, November 20, 2009

One Stop Shop for Steel Doors

Security Doors Direct is the first site in the UK where it is possible to get a quotation for the cost of a steel door as well as offer the ability to order online. They can supply fire doors, steel doors and security doors at bespoke requirements.

This facility is very useful for anybody who needs to get an accurate quotation for a steel door and especially useful out of hours, whether they are a builder, shop fitter or even an end user, it also helps speed up the ordering process, all doors ordered online are checked by an experienced surveyor, all customers are then contacted and a double check carried out before any door is put into production.

Security Doors Direct only supplies British manufactured quality doors at trade prices and must not to be confused with companies selling doors imported from the Far East, imported doors can be easily identified because they are usually only available in standard sizes.

All doors supplied by Security Doors Direct are custom made specifically for each customer, standard size doors can be supplied however most doors are made to measure for an exact fit, very few existing openings are a standard size, custom made doors will result in a more secure and better finished installation.

Doors can usually be delivered to site within 5 to 10 working days depending on the specification, more specialist Louver and Vented, Communal and Fire Rated are available, all doors can all be supplied in a variety of powder coated coloured finishes.