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Archive for May, 2009

Towels and Tub Mats are on the top 10 things you need when you head to college. Most people remember towels, but forget a tub mat. Most dorms I know of have at least a sink in the room. They also have tile or linoleum floors. That is definitely cold on your feet when you are brushing your teeth. It is also slippery with just a little water. Both of those problems are remedied with a tub mat.

Tub Matsshould be used over Bath Mats in dorm rooms because of their wash-ability. You would wash your tub mat with the same frequency as you do towels. Bath Mats typically have anti-slip backings on them. These do not stand up to washings frequently. A moist bath mat is a breeding ground for bacteria, germs, viruses and more - especially with as many students that come in and out of a dorm room in a given week. A tub mat will absorb any water that escapes the sink and is durable enough to stand up to the wash. It also provides a barrier between your feet and that cold floor.

Bath Towels come in many varies. One of the most important factors for most students, especially females, is the color. Prism Bath Towelscome in 14 vibrant colors. You are sure to find one that will match your child’s decor. These towels are economical as well as high quality. They are sure to stand up to the beatings of any college student.

Quality towels and tub mats will last through your students entire college career and into their adult life. There is nothing worse than having a scratchy towel when you get out of the shower. Make sure your student is taken care of even though you can not be there.

Protect-A-Bed mattress and box spring covers provide both allergy relief and bed bug protection. The mattresses and box springs in dormitories are not the cleanest items in the room. Think about how many other students have slept on them over the years. Also think about the spills that might have occurred, from soda to soup to mouthwash. There is not way to know what all is on or in your mattress. Bed bugs have been in the news a lot lately. A bed bug can last a year without feeding. So just because the room was unoccupied over the summer, it doesn’t mean these pests have moved out. Bud bugs hide quite well and are nocturnal so you may not see them when you are moving in.

You wheels are turning now and you are probably disgusted at the sight of the dorm bed. But Protect-A-Bed’s Protectors are incredible. Their box spring cover encases the entire foundation and creates a secure seal. This locks everything inside, not allowing bed bugs or dust or other allergens to escape. Their mattress encasement comes in two varieties. Both have Bug-Lock three sided zippers and AllerZip seals that trap bed bugs, mites, dust, allergens, and more inside the mattress. One has a Smooth Surfacethat is waterproof and stain-proof, yet remains breathable and comfortable. The other has a Terry Cloth surface for superior comfort and a soft feel.

Protect-A-Bed products provide a barrier between your child and the dormitory bed. This simple set of encasing the mattress and box spring will help with allergies and also with anything that is making it’s home in the bed.

Germ Guardian products should be at the top of your list for products to send with your child to college. They harness the power of Ultraviolet (UV) light to kill 99% of germs on most surfaces. UV-C is the specific light wave frequency that is used. These rays are naturally filtered out by the earth’s atmosphere. This is not new technology; in fact the Nobel Prize of Medicine was given for the use of this technology in 1903.

UV-C light is also known as germicidal because its short wavelength breaks down micro organisms. It destroys the nucleic acids in these organisms so that their DNA is disrupted by the UV radiation. Micro-organisms have less protection from UV and cannot survive exposure to it. This method is used in hospitals and other medical faculties because it does not rely on chemicals, which could be harmful to humans.

Germ Guardian has a range of products that will keep any dorm room, apartment, or home germ free. Their products not only work on surfaces, but also the air. Use the sanitizer wand on all surfaces, including door knobs, bedding, and walls. The pluggable air sanitizer keeps the air safe to breathe. Another way to continually sanitize the air is with the Clean 2 Hand Vac. The base serves as a charger for the vacuum and also an air sanitizer. A cordless vacuum is the most practical cleaning tool you can have in a dorm room! Do not forget about your toothbrush! A moist toothbrush could serve as a breeding ground for germs. Use the toothbrush sanitizer to make sure you aren’t brushing germs onto your teeth.

You will have enough worries as you send your child off to college. Do not let germs be one of them. By sending your child off with Germ Guardian products, you will have one less worry. We all know that with students living in such close vicinity to each other, germs could have a hay-day. But not in your child’s room!

Austin Settings was a success! Not only did the Austin Alumni Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma raise funds for ArtHouse and Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas, but also our Somina Table was a huge hit!!

Our table was a Somina Mattress on a custom-made steel frame. The centerpiece included Somina Contour Pillows, Christy Organic Waffle Towels, a Pur Cashmere throw, and an Athens Sheet. Each place setting featured a piece from ARTSYer, a local artist who uses tempered glass to create her unique works.