Jul
30
It is imperative that you use the right tanning bed cleaners if you want to keep your tanning beds in the best possible condition and ensure that it is going to last you through the years, especially if they are being used in a salon and therefore are going to be used by a number of different people, possibly even in the hundreds.
There are many different makes and brands of tanning bed cleaners available out there, and the best idea is to get a variety, because different beds will require different cleansers.
How to Clean the Bed
Once you have the right tanning bed cleaners you will be able to go ahead and start cleaning the bed. There are a few tips that you are going to want to keep in mind however, to ensure that you will not be damaging the bed or putting yourself at risk.
First you will need to make sure that the tanning bed is in a fit condition and you do this by taking a look inside of the bed. You will need to check the lamps and reflections on both sides and the acrylic on the beds will need to be changed at least once a year to make sure that it does not get overly worn down.
You will want to spray on the tanning bed cleaners and then use a soft cloth to wipe around the entire area, but there are different cleaners that you will want to use for different purposes. There are some tanning bed cleaners that should only be used once a week for instance to thoroughly clean the bed, and then sanitizing tanning bed cleaners which should be used in between every single tan.
This is important because tanning makes you hot and as a result you sweat. It is very unsanitary to not clean the bed after someone has gone into it, because then the next person going in to tan is going to have all the sweat and other residue from the previous tanner which is not just dirty but just plain gross.
As a salon owner it is important that you are aware of all of this and that you follow the necessary steps to keeping not only the beds clean but the entire salon. You should never avoid any of these procedures, to have a healthy and sanitary salon and keep your customers happy and satisfied.
Jul
28
Collecting Tanning Bed Catalogues
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Although humans share about 99.4% of DNA with chimpanzees, we share about 100% of our mental workings with pack rats. We are a species that tends to collect for the sake of collecting, especially if the things collected do not contribute to our survival in any way, shape or form. You will be hard-pressed to find anyone that collects grains of barley. However, you will find people who avidly collect salt and pepper shakers, jars of mustard and tanning bed catalogues.
The Attraction Of Collecting
What would drive someone to go about devoting a chunk of their life to stocking, maintaining and organizing a tanning bed catalogue collection? There are actually many reasons, with each person collecting as a result of a combination of circumstances. With tanning bed catalogues, you can look at high-end luxury items without being chased out of a store. In some way, collecting tanning bed catalogues can be a cost effective way to fulfill your fantasy of owning a tanning bed.
Through collecting tanning bed catalogues, you do in some way own all of the tanning beds ever made. There are some societies that believe a photograph of an object is just as powerful or has the attributes of the object pictured. You also will become somewhat of an expert on tanning beds.
The World Needs Experts
Collecting tanning bed catalogues is a lot cheaper and more practical than collecting tanning beds. Not only that, but you become part of and learn a very specialized part of technology and fashion history. Not many people decide to chronicle the evolution of a certain product that impacts the lives of a lot of people. In learning more about how our modern objects came to be, we also learn about ourselves.
You will be surprised at how many people will be interested in your tanning bed catalogue collection, whether it is hard copy or digital. They could be freelance writers working on assignments about tanning beds, certain companies or about tanning and health. You might also be contacted by inventors or current engineers for all kinds of companies that want to see what has already been done with tanning beds.
And, after decades of painstaking but personally rewarding work, you can always donate your invaluable tanning bed catalogue collection to the one place that will give it a proper home – The Smithsonian. They are the world’s most avid collector and rely on self-taught experts in order to help chronicle the story of mankind.
Jul
26
How To Change Your Tanning Bed Bulbs
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You need to change your tanning bed bulbs every now and then. No, you do not need to hire a professional just to change your tanning bed bulbs. Most tanning beds are user and maintenance friendly so you will not really have much difficult getting the old lights out and the replacing them with new ones. To help you change your tanning bed bulbs, here are some easy steps for you to follow.
Getting Started
Before you go shopping for some replacement bulbs, check your tanning bed first. Different models of tanning beds need different types of tanning bed bulbs so make sure that you know what types of bulbs you need. Take note of the size and wattage of the bulb used in your tanning bed. If you are not familiar with different types of bulbs, read the manual of instructions of your tanning bed. You will find the size and wattage of the bulbs used in your tanning bed in the manual.
Once you are sure about the size and wattage of your tanning bed bulb, go to your favorite tanning supply dealer. If possible, bring along the tanning bed bulb that you want to replace when you visit your favorite tanning supply dealer. Bring the old bulb with you with save you the trouble of explaining to the dealer what you need. Just simply hand the old bulb to the dealer and tell the dealer that you want “something just like it”. On the other hand, if you do not have ready access to shop that sell tanning bed bulbs, you can order your replacement bulbs online. There are plenty of online stores that sell replacement bulbs for tanning beds. Just type in your order form the description of the tanning bed bulb that you want and then pay for your order. The online store will ship your order to your address as soon as you pay for your order.
Replacing The Bulb
Removing the old bulb and then replacing it with a new one should not be a problem. Just follow the procedures outlined in the manual of instructions of you tanning bed. Most manual of instructions have diagrams that are easy to follow so just stick to the diagram and you should be able to install the new bulb in due time. If you have problems deciphering the instructions in the manual, call technical support. A technician who knows how to replace tanning bed bulbs should be able to walk you through the process on the phone.
Jul
24
There are some important issues that salon owners need to be aware of to ensure that they are running the most productive business so that they are keeping their customers happy and satisfied.
If you own or run a salon, you need to be aware of the importance of regular tanning bed bulb replacement. Otherwise, not only are you putting your customers in danger but you are also not offering them the best tan they could achieve.
The bulbs are what provide the ultraviolet light that produces your tan, so you want to make sure they are replaced as necessary. The quality of the tan that you will receive depends directly on the spectrum of light that is produced by the lamps, so if they are old and burning out, they are not going to allow people to tan properly.
There is some important information that you will want to be aware of when it comes to tanning bed bulb replacement. For one, lamps are available in two basic styles: pressure and high pressure. The pressure bulbs are those that would be put in beginner beds, and the high pressure for higher wattage beds.
Tips
Other than tanning bed bulb replacement, there are also tips that you should be aware of and use to help keep your tanning bed bulbs in the best condition.
For instance, you should always keep the tanning bulbs as clean as possible because dust blocks UV light and so the customers are not going to be getting all the UV rays that they should be. Their ability to produce ultraviolent light is also actually affected by the temperature of the air around them so you will want to make sure you keep them in the optimum temperature range.
Regular and proper tanning bed bulb replacement is necessary for any tanning salon, and you should have a professional do the tanning bed bulb replacement for you to ensure that the bulbs are in correctly and make sure that customers will not be put at risk.
There are some great companies out there who you can call if you need a professional to come in and install the bulbs for you, and it can get quite pricey so make sure that you call around and get some quotes before you agree to go with any one particular company. If you start using them regularly they will most likely start giving you a discount so keep this in mind.
Jul
22
Tanning Bed Air Conditioner: Why Suffer From Heat When You Can Tan With The Air Conditioner on?
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If you are one of those people who believe that tanning means exposing the body to uncomfortable heat, think again. The latest innovation in the tanning industry features tanning bed air conditioners that regulate the temperature while you get tanned. No, you will not get uneven tan if you use a tanning bed air conditioner. According to the people who created the tanning bed air conditioner, it is not exactly the heat that you feel on your skin that can create a tan but rather the light that touches your skin. By balancing the amount of heat, light and cool air inside the tanning bed, the makers of the tanning bed air conditioner is able to create a more comfortable atmosphere for you while you get that gorgeous tan. This means that you do not have to feel sweaty and uncomfortable inside the tanning bed.
Getting Your Own Tanning Bed Air Conditioner
If you are one of those people who own tanning beds at home, consider installing a tanning bed air conditioner. However, before you run to a tanning bed air conditioner dealer and buy one, you better check your old tanning first. Older models of tanning beds are not really compatible with the new models of tanning bed air conditioners so make sure that your tanning bed can accommodate this added feature. If you are not really sure if your old tanning bed will allow you to install a new tanning bed air conditioner, check with your tanning bed dealer. Your tanning bed dealer knows more about tanning beds so he or she will be able to give you some ideas regarding this matter.
In the event where your old tanning bed is simply too old for upgrades, consider getting a new one. There are many new models of tanning beds sold in the market today so you should not really find it difficult to get a new one that suits your needs. To find the best tanning bed, take a look at some tanning bed catalogues. Read the catalogs carefully and note the different features of the tanning beds. Tanning beds that boast of comprehensive features are usually more expensive compared to these models that only have the basic features. If you are on a budget and you do not really care much about those complicated added features of some tanning beds, just buy one of those beds that already have air conditioner.