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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Importance of a Mattress Protector

For more than 30 years. GBS Enterprises has offered pillow and mattress protection plans through furniture and mattress stores, as well as for use in the health care and hospitality industries. GBS Enterprises’ plans offer added protection for consumers, giving them peace of mind that their product will be repaired or replaced if damaged over the course of 5-10 years. 

To extend the life of a mattress and to protect from numerous allergens, mattress protectors are essential accessories. Over time, mattresses absorb sweat, dead skin, oil, and moisture. According to research by Ohio State University, a typical used mattress may contain between 100,000 and 10 million mites. A mattress protector is a simple, affordable way to create a layer of protection between body and mattress, in addition to keeping the mattress in “like new” condition for longer. Moreover, a mattress protector will preserve the mattress’ warranty by protecting from stains, which typically void a warranty.

Rebuilding Together Works for Safe and Healthy Homes

Dedicated to providing healthy sleep products and mattress and furniture protection services, GBS Enterprises functions as a leading consumer goods company. Founded in 1988, GBS Enterprises specializes in the production and distribution of bedding and pillow protection merchandise, including anti-allergy bedding materials and mattress and furniture protectors. The company also maintains a commitment to giving back to the society through its involvement in various charities like Rebuilding Together.

Rebuilding Together has provided safe and healthy housing for over 40 years as a nonprofit organization. Starting as an effort to rehabilitate homes of the destitute in the neighborhood by a group of volunteers in Midland, Texas, the venture has now grown into a nationally recognized institution. The principal mission of the organization is to improve the homes and uplift the lives of low-income homeowners by convening alliances of communities and volunteers.

A five-time achiever of Charity Navigator’s four-star rating, Rebuilding Together is led by board chair Sherry Chris. Its outreach extends to over 2.6 million lives dwelling in unsafe homes. In the year 2016 alone, the organization repaired more than 9000 homes, 275 nonprofit and educational facilities, along with 84 community spaces. It works with its broad network of corporations, skilled-trade individuals, and various donors to achieve its mission. In addition, almost 100,000 volunteers join Rebuilding Together every year to further its cause.

Simple Ways to Give Your Couch a Facelift

GBS Enterprises offers high-quality healthy sleep products and furniture warranty services. From its headquarters in Deerfield Beach, Florida, GBS Enterprises works to provide protection for all types of furniture, such as area rugs, outdoor furniture, and living room staples like couches. 

The couch is one of the main features of a living room. If your old couch is starting to show its age, and buying a new one isn’t in your budget, try some of the following methods for giving a dated couch a facelift:

- Add new throw pillows. Changing the throw pillows on your couch is one of the easiest ways to improve its appearance. While throw pillows come in many creative varieties, decorating experts recommend keeping the number of pillows on your couch to around three to avoid a cluttered, overloaded look.

- Stuff saggy cushions. A simple trick to make your couch look new is using foam wraps or cotton batting to wrap the original stuffing inside of cushions that have deflated. This puffs up the cushions and makes them more comfortable to sit on. As you wrap, spray adhesive onto each layer to prevent it from shifting around and making the cushion lumpy.

- Change the legs. Although it may seem like an unimportant part of a couch, the legs play a big role in the overall appearance of your sofa. If you have outdated couch legs, try swapping them out with more modern ones to update the look. Couch legs typically screw off and on easily, and numerous retailers sell replacement sofa legs for less than $50 per set. You can also paint your couch’s old legs to tie them in with the color palette of your living room.

Cleaning Wood Furniture - The Essentials

Recognized as a leader in healthy sleep products, GBS Enterprises offers a comprehensive selection of bed products such as pillows, sheet sets, and mattress protectors. GBS Enterprises also provides the Eco Premium Plan, a furniture warranty program covering wood, leather, and fabric furniture items. 

When it comes to maintaining wood furniture, frequent dusting is a great place to start. When dust accumulates on wood furniture, it can build up into a filmy layer and scratch the surface of the wood. Classic feather dusters are an excellent way to remove the dust, as are nonscratching cloths. Avoid silicon-based sprays, which can cause damage to fine wood furniture. 

When cleaning wood furniture, avoid using all-purpose cleaners unless your furniture has a plastic coating on it. Instead, use products with silicone oil, which protects wood and does not cause the surface to smear or show fingerprints. For long-lasting protection, consider using paste wax or liquid wax made specifically for furniture. If you are unfamiliar with wax treatments, consult an online guide to help you avoid streaks and clouding.

Five Health Benefits of a Full Night’s Sleep

An industry leader in sleep technology based in Deerfield Beach, Florida, GBS Enterprises maintains a sharp focus on exceeding customer expectations through a broad selection of healthy sleep products. GBS Enterprises manufactures a full line of products designed to influence a better sleep and the stress placed on pressure points from inadequate head, spine, and neck support. A full night’s rest contributes to a number of health benefits, as explored in the following list:

1. Improves memory. A number of studies have determined that the brain remains active during sleep cycles and consolidates memories from the day, making them easier to remember. Inadequate sleep also makes it difficult for the brain to process and retain new information while awake. 

2. Stress Reduction. Stress can negatively affect one’s physical and mental health in several ways, from raising blood pressure to contributing to depression and anxiety. Getting a full night of interrupted sleep on a regular basis can help reduce stress, which in turn may improve cardiovascular and mental health. 

3. Reduces Inflammation. Research suggests that individuals who don’t get adequate sleep possess more inflammatory proteins in their blood than those who do. Medical professionals have linked inflammation to conditions including arthritis, diabetes, and heart disease. 

4. Strengthens immune system. Sleep studies indicate that people who get less than eight hours of sleep a night on average tend to become sick more often than those who get at least eight hours of rest. Proper sleep helps the body maintain the immune system, which protects it from colds, flus, and other infections.

5. Contributes to weight control. Sleep can impact weight control on a behavioral and physiological level. Inadequate sleep can make a person too tired to engage in exercise or take the time needed to prepare a healthy meal at the end of the day. A lack of sleep also results in a decreased levels of leptin, a hormone that creates the full feeling after eating; this can result in overeating and cravings for high fat and high calorie foods.

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