Sheets

[Gerbil Lover]

Found this place on the internet today... may be a good place to purchase sheets:

Innerpeace
(Crafting high quality Massage Table Sheets, Face Cradle Covers, Bolster Slip Covers, using the highest quality domestic 100% Cotton Flannel.)

http://www.innerpeace.com/index.php
---- http://www.innerpeace.com/innerpeace-fabrics-massage-tables.php

 

[jaskiran]

Does anyone know where I can buy the Zote cleaning bar, other than Walmart (my local store didn't have it). I would be interested in buying some.

 

[AuthototagBum]

I am interested in the Zote, too...will have to check out my local WalMart later today...

As far as sheets are concerned, maybe I've been brainwashed by my school, but I really like white sheets. As a client, I like them, since you can see easily if they're "skanky" or not...In our school clinic, we only had cheap, ugly percale printed ones (despite their protestations that we should use white for our final, they only had colors and/or printed ones in the clinic) that were often so stained I was embarrassed to use them. That's probably also due to the fact that the school clinic provided grapeseed oil as our oil. From what I understand, that's the most staining (and, of course, the cheapest!)

For my own clients, I bought 100 percent cotton white flannel sheet sets from MW. I liked them so much that when they had a special a few months back, I bought a whole dozen sets in white. The quality is great, they came with a face cradle cover in each set, and they seem to get better over time. I have never had a problem so far with staining. I like the fact that I can wash them in hot water, and, since I tend to use a non-staining oil, like Biotone's Clear Results or, more recently, Fractionated Coconut Oil, the oil stains just wash out. I also think it's just less obvious on flannel.

I like the "tuckability" of the flannel, too, when draping. I have some high-count 100 percent cotton (non-flannel) sheets that I'll probably use when it's really hot out in the summer, though.

 

[Crybaby Bob]

Found this site which may help: http://mexgrocer.com/brand-zote.html?ovmkt=EQDDDB4O2ULIM5LAHULAQC2NR0&OVRAW=zote&OVKEY=zote&OVMTC=standard

I am thinking about keeping a bar at work and when I find a stain, just rubbing it on (while the sheets are still on the table) before I take them home to wash.

 

[tui]

Sheets

I use flannel sheets from LL Bean. They're more expensive, but they're extremely soft and they last forever. (I've had mine for 5 years.) The sheets rarely stain (I use massage cream) When I do see stains, I add 1/2 cup vinegar with the laundry detergent and fill the washer. Then, I add the sheets and pre-soak for 30 minutes before washing. It takes the stains (and odors) right out. I like the solid colors, but they have patterns available, too. I use these sheets year-round. Since my office has air conditioning in the summer, no one has complained of being too warm. (I add a blanket in the winter). Regarding fitted vs. flat sheets, I use 2 flat sheets. I use clothespins on the bottom sheet to hold it tight to the table. That way, it doesn't move when the client turns over, yet it's still easy to arrange bolsters under the sheet. I also have a fleece table pad over both my table and face cradle. I like a cozy table when I receive a massage, which has surely influenced these choices. My clients love the combination and often comment on how comfortable my table is.