DIY Headboard
Few things complement a
good bed quite as
well as a stunning
headboard and
some elegant
linen. A beautiful
headboard can
make such a
statement and
can completely
change a room.
These items of furniture are often extremely expensive and it is difficult to get the exact style you are looking for. Here we provide a solution to this problem: make you own! An upholstered headboard can add ambience and comfort to a bedroom, and the beauty of this project is that it can be finished off in one day.
Whatever strikes your fancy in terms of shape, design, colour and fabric can easily be created, and there is now no reason to have similar headboards in each bedroom – in fact, each room can have its very own, unique headboard that will complement the décor and ambience of that room. When choosing fabric for the covering, the sky’s the limit too. Choose from cotton, linen, velvet, silk or even leather or denim!
Restonic® beds of distinction
Restonic®’s tradition of product excellence, innovative design, efficient service and personal attention has made us one of the top contenders in the market place today. Our dedication to the highest quality in manufacturing has allowed us to now boast one of the most advanced and efficient manufacturing facilities in the country. At Restonic® we cater for everyone, whether they prefer a firmer mattress or a more plush feel, we have a product that will surely suite their needs. Being the innovative market leaders in the bedding industry, we have recently launched a range of Worry Free™ base sets. These Worry Free™ mattresses never have to be turned over and provide the ultimate in sleeping comfort while still providing the support of the Marvelous Middle™.
Mattress maintenance and care
Despite the fact
that we may
spend up to a
third of our lives
stretched out on
one, the mattress
is one of the most
underrated pieces
of furniture in the
home.
It is, however, crucially important,
and in particular to the
health and wellbeing of not
only yourself, but your guests
as well. It makes sense then
to ensure that the mattresses
in your esta b lishment are
well looked after and cared
for, and that they are always
in tip-top shape. It is, after all,
the first thing your guests
encounter in the morning
and the last thing they
encounter before drifting off
to sleep...
Stain removal tips courtesy of Glodina Marathon
Your guests may
not take care of
your towels as
well as you would
like them to.
The good news is that
Glodina Marathon have
taken heed of your plight
and have supplied us with a
list of stain removal tips for
some of the more common
guest “accidents”.
ALCOHOL – Treat as
soon as possible. Alcohol
stains, if left, will turn brown.
Remove fresh stains with
plenty of warm water. If the
stain persists, rub with glycerine,
leave to stand for 30
minutes and rinse. Older stains may be
removed by sponging on methylated spirits,
surgical spirits or commercial pre-wash
stain remover, followed by washing. Bleach
should be a last option.
Volpes the preferred linen supplier to the industry
When Reuben Volpe founded Volpes in 1929, he decided he would supply his customers with more than just good quality linen at good prices. He envisaged a company that in addition would offer top quality service, backed by his own sincere guarantee, “I want to be able to look the customer in the eye afterwards”, he said. It is this motto upon which Volpes has built its proud name and reputation. This year Volpes is celebrating its 78th birthday. Today Chuck Volpe, son of its founder, runs the company, with the assistance of his wife Stephanie and a dedicated management team.
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Glodina Marathon™ Snag proof towels save the hospitality industry money
Over the past 50 years, Glodina has not only become synonymous with producing top towelling products for retail, but also for the quality of the products it supplies to the hospitality sector.
Glodina has always pledged to stand its ground as the leading supplier of towelling products to the country’s top resorts. Over the past 50 years, Glodina has not only become synonymous with producing top towelling products for retail, but also for the quality of the products it supplies to the hospitality sector.
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At the end of the day…
When it comes to the hospitality industry, beds are becoming more than just a comfortable place where guests get to sleep after a long day sightseeing or conducting business.
Beds are part and parcel of
the furnishings and fittings,
and are important indicators
of the overall quality of the
establishment.
Thus, a bed not only has
to be comfortable, it also
needs to look good, and
needs to compliment the
décor and furnishings of the
bedroom. In this article we
will look at the importance of
a good quality mattress and
how it can impact on your
AA Quality Assured (AAQA)
status and help to meet, and
indeed surpass, the expectations
guests have of your
establishment.
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Protect–a–Bed is your ultimate sleep solution
Now you – and your guests – can really sleep peacefully
Protect-a-Bed is the
hospitality industry’s
remedy for sleep and
mattress woes. A real,
refreshing mattress
solution must translate
into a better
night’s sleep for you and your
guests.
You can now rest peacefully
knowing that room service
orders and a drink from the minibar
won’t penetrate the mattress
as your guests lie around watching
a midnight movie! This
ensures that your guarantee
remains intact as spills automatically
void your mattress guarantee.
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Wash-day yellows!
Judging by
the frustrations
of many
accommodation
establishment
owners and
managers, yellow
stains on white
linen seem quite
common
(especially in the
summer months)
– and seem
notoriously difficult
to get rid of.
The first problem with the
yellowing of white cotton is
that it may be caused by a
variety of factors. Some suggest
that the yellow stains
are the result of using either
too much or too little detergent,
that the linen is being
washed in water with too
low a temperature, or that it
is not being rinsed properly.
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A guest house owner writes...
My guest house was really a
B&B with only 2 rooms that
commenced trading just on 8
years ago.
I remember we
ordered beds from the contracts
division of one of the big
manufacturers. At that stage
my aunt was living in the
house and she was my manager.
My aunt took ill and moved
out a few years ago. For 10
months I had a disastrous
manager and then I took over.
Without a manager I now had 3 rooms to rent
out.
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Do your mattresses need replacing?
There is no “right” time to replace a mattress.
The following guidelines may be useful – strip the bed down to the bare mattress and subject it to this ruthless test...
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Beds online – an overview
Beds online is the only
e-commerce bedding retailer in
South Africa, who practices the “out
of store” retail pproach by utilising
the internet, contact centre and
e-commerce buying website and
has been in operation for 6 years.
This concept was initially based on
an extremely successful company
in the USA, called Dial-a-Mattress,
but customized for the South
African market. The idea was to
reach a broader market by not
being limited to the location of
retail outlets, and this has been
achieved with tremendous success.
.
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System three (dual action anti-microbial; anti-mosquito application)
Vital protection:specially formulated for textiles
why?
HealthGuardtm System Three is a completely
unique textile impregnation treatment that
has been created principally to protect
humans against one of the most common
tropical diseases – Malaria.
Tests have
shown that treatment with HealthGuard
System Three provides the following performance:
45% reduction in mosquito landings
80 – 90% reduction in actual bites
90% effective in repelling blood feeding
.
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