It’s not uncommon to assume that bunk beds are just for kids. However, there are plenty of businesses and institutions that rely on bunk beds to support the weight of an adult. These adult-size bunks can be found in college dorms, camps, hostels, police and fire stations, government and employee housing, and so on. In […]
16 CFR 1633: Mattress Flammability Standards
When it comes to consumer products, safety is a paramount concern for regulators. Even if consumers are more interested in the style and comfort of garments, bedding, and other items manufactured with textiles, it is only because they assume that safety standards have been met and they don’t have to worry about the relative safety […]
Bed Bugs in Hostels: Prevention Tips for Facility Managers
Hostels provide a valuable alternative to pricy hotels for travelers looking to meet new people, experience a community setting, and save some money along the way. Unfortunately, the volume of guests going in and out of hostels could pose certain challenges for facility managers. While managers and staff work hard to keep facilities neat, clean, […]
Mattress Care 101: Best Practices for Institutional Mattress Care
Mattresses are not inexpensive, but they are necessary for any facility that provides lodgings. Whether you’re in the hospitality industry, you outfit dorms or camps with furniture, or you manage facilities that house employees, you need to provide safe and comfortable beds for guests or workers to sleep on. Of course, you don’t want to […]
Institutional Bunk Beds: What Beds are Best for Your Facility?
All kinds of facilities can benefit from the use of institutional metal bunk beds, from hotels and hostels, to camps and dorms, to fire stations and employee housing. Such facilities require furnishings that are robust enough to provide comfort and safety for adult-size guests and workers, but that also offer space-saving features. Heavy-duty bunk beds […]
6 Benefits of a High-Quality Institutional Foam Mattress
You might be under the mistaken impression that one foam mattress is as good as the next, but when you’ve slept on the wrong one, you’ll understand the importance of choosing a high-quality institutional foam mattress. All you need is a single night tossing and turning on a low-quality mattress, sweating as your body overheats […]