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Do you operate a building such as a GP surgery, veterinary clinic, dental practice or food business that requires high standards of cleanliness at all times? Or do you simply have lots of messy users of your furniture, who you often need to wipe-up after? Then it&#;s essential that the furniture in your waiting room or waiting areas is as hygienic as possible. Keep reading, and the Rosehill team will show you the very best wipe clean waiting room furniture for your premises&#;
What is wipe clean waiting room furniture?
Is wipe clean waiting room furniture different from regular waiting room furniture? Our answer is a massive YES!
There is a distinct difference between items of furniture which have been expressly designed to be wipe clean and hygienic, versus items of furniture which have not.
To put this into context, consider the following example. A luxury hotel lobby will typically be furnished with chairs that are upholstered with a rich, plush fabric. These chairs are expected to provide comfort and style &#; and not be subject to dirt, spills and other incidents. They aren&#;t what you&#;d class as &#;wipe clean&#; furniture, but that&#;s because they aren&#;t expressly designed for that purpose.
Now, we&#;re not saying regular items of furniture are dirty. We&#;re simply emphasising the point that it&#;s possible to buy items of furniture which have been &#;enhanced&#; to be as hygienic and cleanable as possible.
It&#;s those types of furniture that you&#;ll want to buy for your waiting room or waiting areas.
What types of wipe clean waiting room furniture are there?
Given the importance many organisations place on hygiene in their buildings, there has been an explosion in new items of wipe clean furniture coming to market in recent years.
As such, it&#;s possible to buy a wide range of items that can be called &#;wipe clean furniture&#;. The types of wipe clean furniture you can buy include:
What to look for in wipe clean waiting room furniture
Okay, so what properties or characteristics should you look for in an item of wipe clean waiting room furniture?
To help you make the right selection for your building, the Rosehill team has set out their key characteristics to look for in hygienic, wipe clean furniture below.
Cleanable surfaces
Whether you select a chair, a table, a sofa or bench for your waiting room, the most important characteristic to look for is that it has cleanable surfaces.
At this point, we need to pause.
Why? Because there&#;s a bit of an urban myth that we need to dispel.
As soon as most people see the words &#;cleanable surfaces&#;, their minds immediately turn to images of vinyl or plastic surfaces.
And, yes, those are certainly surfaces that can be easily cleaned &#; but it&#;s also possible to buy items of furniture that are upholstered in fabric, that are cleanable in the same way as vinyl or plastic surfaces.
That&#;s thanks to a nifty invention called &#;treated fabrics&#;.
As their name suggests, treated fabrics are treated with special chemicals to make them highly-resistant to the most common types of staining (e.g. food, drink, bodily fluids). Many are non-permeable with a waterproof backing, so liquids don&#;t soak through them.
Not only are treated fabrics highly resistant to staining, but they can be cleaned in the same way you would clean a plastic surface. Some of these treated fabrics can even be cleaned with a bleach solution. However, you should always refer to the manufacturer&#;s instructions before applying any kind of cleaning agent to a fabric or vinyl.
So, in short &#; look for items of furniture that can be easily cleaned &#; but don&#;t think you&#;re restricted to items that are plastic or upholstered in vinyl alone.
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Antimicrobial
Should infection control be a particularly important concern (e.g. you run a GP surgery or veterinary clinic), then you should choose items of furniture which have antimicrobial properties.
Furniture which has antimicrobial properties will generally have been treated with an active ingredient that prevents microbial growth.
In fact, not only can furniture with antimicrobial properties prevent microbial growth, but other problematic things such as fungi and micro creatures like dust mites.
At this point, we have to reinforce the point we made earlier. There&#;s a common misconception that only plastic or vinyl upholstered furniture can have antimicrobial properties. It&#;s actually possible to buy furniture which is upholstered in fabric which has antimicrobial properties. The key is to choose a treated fabric which is explicitly labelled as being antimicrobial.
Here are some great examples of antimicrobial fabrics and vinyls:
Highland Fabric
&#; as a high-grade waterproof fabric that is treated to be inherently antimicrobial and antifungal, it&#;s the perfect choice for upholstering chairs in your waiting room.
Cadet Vinyl
&#; if you&#;d prefer your waiting room chairs to be upholstered in vinyl, then select the Cadet Vinyl. This is one of our best-selling antimicrobial vinyls and our most popular option for medical clinics and practices.
Request a swatch &#; if you&#;d like to see what some of these fabrics and vinyls are like in real life, you can request a swatch.
Hygiene gaps
Another important thing to look for &#; especially when you&#;re selecting chairs &#; is the presence of hygiene gaps.
A hygiene gap is generally located between the rear of the seat of the chair and the bottom of the back pad. Having a gap here prevents the build up of a &#;bacterial pocket&#; of dirt, dust and other detritus that typically collects on chairs that don&#;t have a hygiene gap.
Aside from this, hygiene gaps also just make it much easier to clean chairs and maintain a strong infection control regime.
Note &#; it&#;s possible to buy other types of furniture such as sofas and bench and beam seating with hygiene gaps.
Durable
Waiting rooms typically see a high footfall, with tens &#; maybe even hundreds &#; of people passing through them each day.
As such, the chairs, tables and other items of furniture that you choose for your waiting room will need to withstand high levels of wear and tear.
Because of this, you should ensure that any furniture you select is of contract quality. This means that the furniture has been designed and manufactured to withstand heavy use by the public every day. You&#;ll find that contract furniture also features more robust materials and upholstery than your average piece of domestic furniture.
Note &#; all the waiting room furniture that we sell here at Rosehill is of contract quality.
Context
Another important point to consider when selecting wipe clean furniture, is the type of spills the furniture will face and how aggressively they may need to be cleaned.
For example, if you&#;re buying furniture for a late-night catering environment, then the furniture will probably just need a basic wipe down at the end of the night. As such, beam seating with bucket poly seats will probably be the best option.
In contrast, if you&#;re buying furniture for a hospital waiting room, then it will be subjected to much more rigorous cleaning regimes. As such, individual chairs upholstered in healthcare-specific vinyls or fabrics will be the best choice.
Low maintenance
As waiting rooms tend to be very busy, heavily used spaces, you should select items of furniture that are low maintenance.
The best way to do this is to choose items that have as few moving parts as possible. That&#;s because moving parts tend to be parts that break and require maintenance.
So, consider choosing items such as one piece plastic chairs (with upholstered seats and backs for added comfort) and coffee tables with robust tubular steel frames and solid laminate table tops.
Other low maintenance options include bench and beam seating, which feature sturdy metal frames and low-maintenance plastic seats and backs.
Indoor Advantage rated
If you&#;re selecting items of furniture for your waiting room that include plastic parts or components, then you may wish to pick items which are &#;Indoor Advantage&#; rated.
Items which are Indoor Advantage rated have been tested to ensure they emit only very low amounts of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Volatile organic compounds are chemicals such as acetone and formaldehyde which are emitted from plastic products. Over time, these VOCs can affect the air quality in indoor spaces.
So, if this is a particular concern, be sure to select items of furniture which are Indoor Advantage rated.
The best hygienic waiting room furniture UK
Now that you&#;ve read about the characteristics, features and properties you should be looking for in your waiting room furniture, now it&#;s time to look at some real-life examples!
Below, the Rosehill team has set out their top items of hygienic waiting room furniture that&#;ll be ideal for healthcare settings, food settings and others.
Hygienic waiting room chairs
A selection of individual chairs is often the best seating solution for a waiting room. They&#;re flexible, allow you to easily change the layout of your space, and are robust and long-lasting.
Hamilton Patient & Visitor Chairs
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The Hamilton range is perfectly suited for waiting rooms where hygiene is a top priority.
Featuring a solid hardwood frame (with a 10-year warranty) that can support weights of up to 25 stone, the Hamilton range of chairs can be configured in a number of ways.
For example, it&#;s possible to buy the Hamilton chair in high-back, mid-back and standard back models, as well as models with armrests and models which can be stacked.
In short, if you&#;re looking for a family of chairs that can cover all seating configurations and provide aesthetic continuity across your building, then the Hamilton range is for you.
As you&#;d expect for a range designed for use in healthcare environments, the Hamilton range has the following features:
It can be upholstered in hygienic and antimicrobial vinyl or fabric.
Features a hygiene gap for infection control and easy cleaning.
Removable seat for ease of cleaning.
Ergonomically-designed backrest to provide maximum comfort.
Optional extras include housekeeping wheels, arm pads (to attach to armrests), and height adjusters.
The Hamilton range also provides plenty of design choices, with the wooden frame being available in multiple colours, such as; natural beech, bleached beech, black ash, walnut, cherry, oak, wenge, and black. The polished frames also have an anti-bacterial finish.
When it comes to the colour and design of the Hamilton&#;s upholstery, we have a frankly enormous selection to choose from (which is too large to list here!).
Titan Arc Chairs
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Arguably one of THE most hygienic chairs you can buy, the Titan Arc range of chairs are designed to be used in healthcare and other environments where cleanliness is exceptionally important.
What makes them stand out is the sheer level of detail and thought that has gone into their antimicrobial resistance. The Arc is made using an antimicrobial additive during production, which kills bacteria on contact.
This additive is clinically proven to kill >99.9% of MRSA and E Coli bacteria, whilst also inhibiting fungal growth. It also cuts off the pathway for transmission of various bacteria whilst being environmentally friendly.
What&#;s more, the Arc chairs have been tested for use with chlorine-based cleaners. Therefore, they&#;ll withstand the most rigorous of cleaning regimes.
The Titan Arc range encompasses multiple chair types, including:
Four leg.
Four leg with brace.
Skid base.
Reverse cantilever.
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Mobile four leg (with castor wheels on each leg).
Task.
Stool.
Because of this sheer variety of configurations, the Titan Arc is ideal for scenarios where you want to furnish an entire building and maintain a consistent look and feel throughout.
For further versatility, the Arc is available in six bold, modern colours; anthracite, steel blue, forest, marigold, coral, and grape.
Bench and beam seating
Another popular seating option for waiting rooms is bench and beam seating. Bench and beam seating have the benefit of being more &#;communal&#; than individual chairs, whilst fixed models allow you to fix the layout of your waiting room.
Beam and bench seating that can be fixed to the floor are also useful for settings such as late-night catering venues or accident and emergency departments. In these settings it&#;s important that the seating can&#;t be moved around by the public.
You&#;ll find Rosehill&#;s most popular bench and beam seating options for waiting rooms below.
Mia Beam Seating
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Available with either a breathable plastic back or padded back, and upholstered seat pads, the Mia is a versatile and durable seating choice for waiting rooms.
Thanks to its tubular steel frame, the Mia is exceptionally strong and stable, whilst also being easy to clean and maintain.
The Mia is also highly customisable, for example you can:
The Mia Beam Seating can be used in either a fixed to the floor, or freestanding configuration. It&#;s also available with a wide range of upholstery choices, including hard wearing healthcare vinyl and fabric.
In terms of colour and aesthetics, the Mia Beam Seating is available with three different frame colours, seven different colours (if you choose plastic seats and back pads), and a huge range of colours and finishes if you select upholstered seats.
Finally, the Mia Beam Seating is available in two-seater, three seater, and four-seater configurations, so it&#;s easy to select the right models to fit your waiting area.
Ikon Beam Seating
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Another fantastic beam seating option for waiting rooms is the Ikon.
The Ikon Beam Seating sports a contemporary, angular look whilst incorporating all the practical features you&#;d expect from beam seating.
Thanks to its angular frame (which is available in black, silver, or chrome) and uniquely shaped seats and back pads, the Ikon is a breeze to keep immaculately clean.
If you want to add an additional element of comfort to the Ikon, then it&#;s possible to specify the seats with upholstery. Should you go down the upholstered route, then you can choose from a series of hard wearing fabrics and healthcare vinyls.
It&#;s also possible to order the Ikon Beam Seating with just upholstered seats and plastic back pads.
Optional extras available for the Ikon include armrests at either end of the beam, and an optional table (which replaces one of the seats).
Modular sofas and modular seating
Should you want to create a more unique, bespoke seating arrangement in your waiting room, then modular sofas and modular seating systems are the perfect choice.
Modular sofas and seating systems tend to be plushly upholstered and thus offer a greater degree of comfort to users. Some modular seating systems also include handy additional features such as charging points &#; therefore they can add more utility to your waiting room.
Below, we&#;ve highlighted two of our most popular modular sofa and seating systems.
Oban Sofas & Armchairs
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Allowing you to create a truly sumptuous and relaxing waiting room &#; which is especially important in healthcare and vet settings &#; the Oban range of sofas and armchairs is exceptionally popular.
Available with or without a raised back pad to create a hygiene gap, and made to order with the fabric or vinyl of your choice, the Oban range of sofas and armchairs is practically tailor-made for hygiene-focused contexts.
The Oban range also features strong corner legs that can be selected in either a black nickel or chrome finish.
For added functionality, the Oban range of sofas and armchairs are available with charging and power sockets, so users can quickly and easily charge their electronic devices.
Intro Modular Reception Seating
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Should you want to create a waiting room that&#;s not only hygienic, but also modern and stylish, then check out the Intro Modular Reception Seating range.
Being modular, the Intro range is almost endlessly configurable thanks to its 90 degree &#;planning pieces&#;.
Individual Intro modules are available with or without backrests &#; so you can create bench style seating, allowing users to &#;perch&#;. Other modules are available with full backs and half backs, so you can provide a range of seating choices to your visitors.
In terms of hygiene, the Intro Modular Reception Seating range comes with Crib 5 fabric or vinyl upholstery as standard. In terms of colours, whether you want vinyl or fabric upholstery, you&#;ll have a vast spectrum of colours to choose from.
The Intro Modular Reception Seating range is also available with optional power and data modules, allowing users to charge their electronic devices with ease. You can also purchase an optional linking kit to prevent individual seating modules from becoming separated.
Case study &#; Rosehill recently worked with Vale Vets to create a bespoke reception seating solution. Find out more in our Vale Vets case study.
Waiting room tables
No waiting room worth its salt is complete without a smattering of tables. Whether they&#;re used to store magazines or information leaflets, tables are a useful addition to waiting rooms in all settings.
You&#;ll find a selection of the Rosehill team&#;s favourite tables for waiting rooms below.
Cyrus Coffee Tables
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If you want a straightforward, no nonsense coffee table for your waiting room, then you won&#;t get better than the Cyrus range of coffee tables.
Featuring an oversized rectangular steel tubular frame and a solid laminate tabletop, the Cyrus range of tables are designed to provide years of unfaltering service.
Available in either a square or rectangular shape, with a beech or white table-top and black or platinum silver frame, there&#;s bound to be a Cyrus table that&#;ll match the decor of your waiting room.
Winchester Easy Coffee Table
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Achieve a warm, welcoming, organic feel to your waiting room with the Winchester Easy Coffee Table.
Available with either a natural beech hardwood frame, or an oak hardwood frame, the Winchester comes with a five-year guarantee.
A simple, understated coffee table, the Winchester will complement a wide array of waiting room chairs &#; especially those which have wooden frames.
Need help finding the right furniture for your waiting room?
As you&#;ve just read, there&#;s far more that goes into selecting the correct wipe clean waiting room furniture than many people realise.
Whether it&#;s selecting chairs with the correct antimicrobial fabrics, or finding beam seats of the correct dimensions, there&#;s a lot to consider. That&#;s why Rosehill is here to help.
Our friendly, expert team can provide you with advice, information and support to select the perfect furniture for your waiting room. You can contact us on 485 or at: .
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If you&#;re thinking about purchasing a waiting chair for your office, you may be wondering if it&#;s really worth the investment. In this blog post, we&#;ll discuss some of the benefits of having a waiting chair in your office and help you decide if it&#;s the right purchase for you.
When it comes to office seating, there are a lot of options to choose from. But should you get a waiting chair for your office?
Some factors to consider include how many people will be using the waiting area and how much space you have available.
It can be tough to find the right furniture to make sure you&#;re productive and comfortable. One piece of furniture that&#;s often overlooked is a waiting chair. A waiting chair can provide comfort and some extra storage space for your office. Here are a few reasons why you might want to consider purchasing a waiting chair for your home office. Having a designated spot for visitors to wait can make their experience much more pleasant and can help to keep your work area organized.
Consider the following benefits of having a waiting chair in your office:
1) It shows that you care about your customers and want them to be comfortable while they wait.
2) The receptionist&#;s chair might be the most important sales tool you have. The proper seating arrangement at the beginning is essential to making the whole visit memorable and getting it right. Every visitor that walks through the door or waits in the reception area is both the first and last point of contact with your firm. The way that each person dealing with your company perceives you will influence how well they work together to serve your clients. The first impression of the firm is created by the receptionist. Invariably, it is how they are treated at this point which forms their initial impressions of your company.
3) It shows that you are confident in regards to your business and services because&#;
There&#;s never a good time for an unexpected guest to drop in for a chat. However, if you have one or two seats available for visitors then it lessens the potential disruption caused by these unscheduled visits.
4) It can help to keep your office organized and tidy by providing an extra place for people to sit.
5) It can make your office look more professional and polished.
6) It can be used as an extra seat during meetings or presentations.
7) &#;and last but not least important &#; it saves money!
Even if your office has no other chairs than those in front of each worker&#;s desk, there should be at least one seat reserved exclusively for unannounced guests who need somewhere to wait.
This way, you avoid them wandering around your office and possibly getting in the way of those who are working or those that don&#;t have a seat available.
In addition to this, I&#;ll give you another reason &#; it&#;s healthier!
Would it not be better for customers and potential clients to wait in a comfortable environment rather than on a hard chair in a hallway? You can even offer them some refreshments while they wait which will enhance your image as an attentive company.
Choosing the Right Waiting Chair:
The first step when purchasing a new waiting chair is determining which type of office furniture best compliments your current décor and style preferences.
1) Leather: Provides a formal and traditional look that is bold, rich and strong.
2) Fabric: Adds a touch of elegance through sleek design or vibrant prints.
4) Wooden Arms: Provides additional support for the arms as well as a sturdy frame.
5) Carpet Glides: Prevents scratches from occurring on hard floors by providing stability to the chair&#;s feet during use.
6) Size & Dimensions &#; In order to accommodate all visitors comfortably, waiting chairs should measure approximately 26 inches in width with 22 inches of depth (the distance between the seat cushion and back rest). This allows enough space for visitors to get up-and-down easily while seated. The seat should measure 16 inches in width (standard size).
7) Arms: Provide additional support for the arms as well as a sturdy frame. There are 3 main types of arm options to choose from including fixed, removable and adjustable. When determining which style is best for your space, keep in mind that fixed arms can obstruct chairs placed directly behind it so choose an option with removable or adjustable arms if this may be an issue. Fixed arms tend to be heavy and bulky while removable/adjustable models offer flexibility within the layout of any office environment.
8) Soft Cushions: For added comfort during extended periods of sitting, look for seats with soft cushioning that allows the body to rest against the chair&#;s back and seat.
9) Height Adjustability: Look for adjustable chairs that adjust to your preferred height and provide a comfortable position when seated with feet flat on the floor.
10) Air Seating: A style of chair in which a cushion is supported by compressed air rather than foam or webbing.
11) Leather Upholstery: Leather is a popular upholstery choice because it looks great and wears well over time, although it does require some maintenance.
12) Polyurethane Foam Cushioning: This type of foam comes in various levels of firmness depending on preference and application requirements. In general, higher densities equal more comfort while lower density will give you greater flexibility in the chair itself since they are less firm.
13) Foam Back Cushion: Foam back cushions are usually stuffed with a higher density foam to maintain the shape of the cushion while supporting your lower back, pelvis and hips.
If you&#;re on the fence about whether or not to get a waiting chair for your office, hopefully this article has helped to ease some of your concerns and has provided you with the knowledge you need in order to make a decision.
Contact us to discuss your requirements of Mass Production Auditorium Chair. Our experienced sales team can help you identify the options that best suit your needs.
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