Saturday, February 16, 2019

Stepping Up Sleep Hygiene


GBS Enterprises designs, makes, and distributes pillow and mattress protection products. GBS Enterprises takes pride in helping people sleep better.

Sleeping well requires an investment in sleep hygiene, a set of practices surrounding the use of one's bed, bedroom, and body. Those having trouble sleeping can often improve their sleep with a few specific adjustments.

Treating a bed as a dedicated place to sleep assists in sleeping. A bed should be as comfortable as possible, to encourage good sleep, as should the bedding and pillows. Despite this comfort, however, a bed should only be used for sleeping, as this trains the brain to expect to sleep while in bed.

In addition, bedrooms should be kept cool and dark. Blocking out heat and sunlight makes it easier to sleep, especially in cities and suburbs where light pollution is common.

The optimal amount of sleep is around 7.5 hours for most people, but not everyone needs exactly this much sleep. The amount of time one sleeps each night should be as consistent as possible while remaining restful.

Monday, January 21, 2019

Three Ways CNA Insurance Helps Businesses Reduce Risks


Based in Nebraska, GBS Enterprises provides specialty sleep products and warranties related to household goods, from mattresses to indoor and outdoor furniture. GBS Enterprises’ mission is to be a recognized leader in furniture warranty services and healthy sleep products. One of the ways it works to fulfill this mission is by only working with underwriters who are AM Best “A”-Rated Insurance Carriers, including CNA Insurance.

Founded in 1897, CNA Insurance provides insurance solutions to brokers and agents representing businesses of all sizes. Based in Chicago, it also maintains offices throughout Europe, Canada, and the United States.

Among its core services, CNA Insurance helps businesses manage and reduce risks. Here are three ways CNA Insurance achieves this:

- Professional and management liability. CNA Insurance helps businesses develope successful risk management programs in various areas, including attorney-client relationship liabilities and cyber liabilities.

- School of risk control excellence (SORCE). Through SORCE, CNA Insurance offers ongoing education via not only real-time webinars, but also an archive of courses.

- Personnel-specific resources. Workplace accidents affect a company’s most valuable asset: Its people. With its extensive experience, CNA assists in the creation of a thorough plan for investigating accidents and other workplace incidents involving people.

Thursday, December 6, 2018

Upholstery Fabrics That Are Great for Pet Owners




For more than three decades, GBS Enterprises has provided the pest control, bedding, and hospitality industries with a variety of healthy sleep products and Protect All furniture warranty plans. The warranty plans offered by GBS Enterprises cover all types of accidental damage to wood, leather, and fabric furniture, including pet stains.

No matter how frequently you brush your pets or clip their claws, certain fabrics are better suited for upholstered furniture than others. Below are a few fabrics that are best for pet owners:

- Leather: Having leather or faux leather upholstery is great when you own pets since it does not attract pet hair or pet odor. This makes it easier to clean up since you just need a dust cloth or vacuum to get rid of fur. However, leather does scratch and may look bad if you don’t keep your dog or cat away from the furniture.

- Microfiber: This type of fabric is a dream to maintain if you have pets. Since microfiber is knit together very closely, fur and hair are easily removed with a lint brush or by hand. Meanwhile, the fabric does not rip easily and stains are often easily removed with water and mild soap.

- Denim: The durability and ruggedness of denim make it a great choice for a less formal area of your house. Furniture upholstered in denim is easy to clean and don’t attract pet hair very often. Further, the weave is tight, so you don’t have to worry about scratches.

- Outdoor fabrics: Since these fabrics are typically used for outdoor furniture, it is designed to be resistant to stains, odors, bacteria, and moisture. Because of this high level of durability, outdoor fabrics stand up well to pets. You can either bring outdoor fabric inside by getting a furniture slipcover made of outdoor fabric or having your indoor furniture re-upholstered with it.

Friday, June 1, 2018

Six Ways to Get a Better Night’s Sleep


From its beginnings as a specialty sheet producer for the trucking industry 30 years ago, GBS Enterprises has grown into a business that offers pest control services, furniture warranty services, and healthy sleep products. GBS Enterprises is committed to understanding its customers’ needs and delivering quality products and services.

A good night’s sleep is important because it affects all aspects of personal health. The National Sleep Foundation offers six tips that can contribute to more restful sleep:

1. Maintain a regular sleep schedule on weekdays and weekends. The regulation of your body clock can help you get to sleep and stay asleep more easily.

2. Develop a routine for bedtime. A quiet and relaxing activity at bedtime can help separate sleep time from daytime excitement and stress.

3. Avoid naps if you have difficulty falling asleep at night.

4. Exercise every day.

5. Make your room conducive to sleep. For instance, maintain a nighttime room temperature of about 67 degrees, eliminate distracting noises, and reduce ambient light using blackout shades or an eye mask.

6. Use a mattress and pillows that are comfortable and allergen free.

Saturday, May 5, 2018

Three Tips to Help You Fall Asleep


GBS Enterprises is dedicated to providing high-quality sleep products as well as protection services for furniture and mattresses. Founded in 1988, GBS Enterprises began as a producer of specialty sheets before expanding into sleep products that help improve sleep quality.

Falling asleep at night can be incredibly difficult for some people. Sleep experts offer a number of tips to help people get to sleep, such as avoiding caffeine and minimizing blue light exposure before bedtime. Here are more tips to consider to help you fall asleep as quickly as possible.

1. Create an optimal place for sleep. Your surroundings play a major role in your quality of sleep. Minimizing ambient noise and lowering the temperature in the bedroom will make you comfortable enough to doze off in the shortest amount of time.

2. Make sure that the mattress and beddings are clean. Change sheets once a week to avoid mites. If possible, invest in a mattress protector, one that helps protect against moisture and bacteria development.

3. Use the right pillows. Part of turning the bedroom into a sleep-inducing area involves using the proper pillows for you. Choose ones based on your sleeping posture to help achieve the comfort required to easily drift off.

Thursday, January 11, 2018

The Importance of Pillows in Preventing Head and Neck Pain


GBS Enterprises specializes in specialty sleep products and pillow, mattress, and furniture protection plans. One of the flagship product lines of GBS Enterprises is Healthy Sleep Ultra-Tech, which includes chiropractor-recommended pillows designed to reduce head and neck pain. 

A good pillow can help keep your upper body aligned while you sleep and alleviate common forms of neck, back, and shoulder pain. One of the main things to consider when you choose a pillow is its ability to keep your neck curved slightly forward. 

If a pillow is overstuffed, your neck will bend abnormally forward when you sleep on your side or on your back, which strains your shoulders and neck. An overstuffed pillow can also result in obstructed breathing by narrowing your air pipe.

While lying on your back, your pillow should support the natural curvature of the spine and provide adequate support to your head, neck, and shoulders. Keep in mind, however, that your pillow should be thicker if you regularly sleep on your side.

Friday, January 5, 2018

Healthy Sleep Advanced Line Mattress Protectors and Encasements


Established as a provider of specialty sheets to the trucking industry more than three decades ago, GBS Enterprises now distributes a variety of high quality bedding products and sleep accessories. Among these, GBS Enterprises carries a number of Healthy Sleep products, including the Advanced Line of protectors and encasements.

Individuals who make use of Healthy Sleep Advanced Line protectors and encasements enjoy multiple benefits. A mattress protected by both Healthy Sleep products is rendered 99.9 percent dust mite-free. Protectors and encasements also safeguard the mattress against water damage and harmful bacterial buildups that can result from spills and stains. Despite the durable, multi-purpose nature of Healthy Sleep protectors and encasements, individuals are not expected to notice any change in the comfort or feeling of their mattress. 

To learn more about Advanced Line protectors and encasements, as well as other Healthy Sleep products, please visit GBS Enterprises, the nation’s most comprehensive provider of private label bedding products, at www.gbsent-3.com.