Cleaning couches

[Nany LOVE]

What do other therapists clean their couches with, and where do you buy it from?

Thanks,

Myarka.

 

[stacks on deck]

Dilute 'fairy' or dettol wipes. Don't have to do it that often, as I always have two couch covers on - one as an 'underblanket' and then a changeable one on top.

 

[blackcat]

Thanks Jabba,

I've just qualified, so I'm doing me business plan. My BE point is 25 treatments pw.

I like the 2 couch cover idea though. Do you use towels for drapes? I was wondering about using cot cell blankets because I could get more in the washing machine in one go.

Namaste,
Myarka.

 

[klztuynb]

I sprinkle some tea tree oil on a baby wipe and use that to clean the couch and face ring. As well as my normal cleaning, I use tea tree on my taps and door handles in my treatment room.

 

[Sellasie]

I always use couch covers and couch roll on top of that, so I don't wash down the couch every time I use it. When I clean it I spray on a solution with essential oil (eucalyptus/tea tree) 2.5% in water and alcohol (100% vodka). It's home made.

Binah
x

 

[www.envylacewigs.com]

As well as the two couch covers I use two flannel cot sheets as drapes - they wash like a dream. If I think they may feel a bit cool, I cover the sheets with either a cot blanket or a regular blanket.
(I don't use paper roll - I change the top couch cover & sheets after every client -however, if I am seeing a client for intensive treatments, I keep the cover and sheets, in a large archive box in the treatment room - I don't use oils so am happy to reuse their sheets for a few days)

 

[BleacHie]

Surgical spirit, only cos I have loads from previous courses and never used it

 

[cinqxaqycz]

Check your insurance policy, some have certain requirements to minimise their claims risk (from cross-contamination etc.).

 

[Rotontomlew]

Hi
The best thing I have found is bioguard light duty hand & surface wipes. They are the only antibacterial and antiviral cleanser I have found for dual purpose, and what's more they don't have a strong smell. I got mine for about £10 for 200 wipes, and I think I got them from www.firstaid4less.co.uk.
Hope that helps

 

[Olli]

I would have thought that surgical spirit, over time, might damage the couch fabric?

 

[Leah Weldezolot]

I find baby wipes the best way to clean. Very simple.

Val

 

[Jarvis]

I think most things damage the couch eventually whatever you use