Monday 15 July 2013

Home Care Furniture


Tub Chairs- Care Home Chairs
Medical facilities such as clinics, hospitals etc are certainly not some of the inviting and warm places to be, moreover the patients would rather be happy to stay at their own homes instead of the old sterile environment of medical facilities. Other similar facilities including care homes and homes are also not very coveted places to be; however it is by chance for most of the people not by choice.

The medical facilities therefore should be focused to provide a comfortable as well as relaxing environment in addition to the best care services. For this it is important to employ quality furnishings for various areas in the facility.

Furniture Manufacturers for Medical and Health Care Facilities …

There are certain manufacturers by now that specialize in producing furnishings especially for the medical and other similar facilities. The interiors of care homes and nursing homes are required to have a varied range of fixtures, design styles and reflection. The fixtures required may include as small as tables to beds, sofas and suites.

Such firms also supply home care furniture as per the requirements of the facilities from the very reception to lounges, communal areas, dining rooms, bed rooms, laundry, office and meeting rooms etc. Selecting and acquiring the right furniture is also of utmost importance for the residents and the staff as well.

Additionally for the patients/residents who need special care such as the ones suffering from dementia should be provided with purpose built furniture and other tailored furniture for aid of such patients. Such furnishings me also include themed artwork and memory boxes.

Even the care facilities these days are being designed to provide the residents with the feel of comfort and luxury rather than an old and deteriorated care building. These infrastructures may also have various suites for different type of individuals such as executive wing, dementia wings, high dependency rooms all of which specially have been designed with comfort in mind.

Wednesday 19 June 2013

Cleaning You Leather Furniture – Home Remedies

Leather is among the prime choices of home owners to be used as the furniture fabric. However most of us find great difficulty in cleaning this type of furniture or removing the visible stains. Calling professional cleaners is expensive. In place of that, some effective home remedies can be used for stain removal or dirt cleaning as an inexpensive alternate. Here is how:

For removing stains –
Stains of ink, sticky substances, drinks and grease marks can be very easily removed by using the regular dish washing liquid. All you need to do is dab a small amount of dish washing liquid over a piece of cloth and rub the stained surface. Allow it to dry for some time and then wipe the liquid using a damped cloth. For stubborn stains, toothpaste can be used in the same way. Another home cleaner is the nail paint remover. For removing mold, use a mixture of alcohol and water to wipe the leather surface.

For conditioning –
After washing the leather surface, it is important to use a conditioner to give it a fresh look and a long lasting shine. For that, use a mixture of 1 part of white vinegar mixed with 2 parts of linseed oil. Using a soft cloth, apply a thin layer of this solution over the furniture surface and leave it for one night. The next day, polish the surface using a soft cloth for a shining appearance. 

Important note: Before applying any kind of cleaning or stain removing fluid over the leather surface, make it dust free using a wipe or a vacuum cleaner. For corners and under the buttons, use a brush or a soft sponge to avoid scratching. 

Though professional cleaning is always reliable, home care for furniture is a better and less expensive option which can keep your furniture as new for years ahead.

Monday 27 May 2013

Modern Healthcare Facilities Design

With the increasing needs of efficient healthcare facilities, the healthcare sector has evolved in a whole new fashion. From the treatment facilities to the conveniences, every service offered by the medical institutes has developed gradually. For people suffering from mental health problems, special care services are being offered. The way the society used to view mental illness has also changed which is a positive transformation. 

Healthcare facilities – the design
The layout of healthcare facilities such as old age homes, nursing homes and day care centers is a very important factor to consider as it is the foremost indicator of its quality. When sending their dear ones to these facilities for treatment, people generally look for a place where everything is designed according to the comfort of those who are going to reside there.

In order to provide a space which is designed as per the needs of the elderly and the mentally challenged patients, the healthcare institutes are hiring professional planners and designers for designing their facilities. These professionals are reviewing the needs of such patients and studying how efficiently designed homes and furniture may affect their treatment positively. Mentally challenged patients are often sent to healthcare facilities with a hope that they will recover and return to live a normal life. Such patients have to spend a long time in the healthcare centers so these places have a stringent requirement of an efficient design which offers a comfortable, convenient and safe environment to them.

There are a number of healthcare furniture manufacturers in the market who supply specifically designed furniture for the healthcare facilities. This furniture has some special features like round corners, ease of access, comfortable fabric, etc. which make it suitable for use by the elderly and the ailing people. A favorable environment can act as a supporting factor in the medical treatment of a patient.