Yeah - yeah - got your attention . . . but really where was YOUR mind going? I was talking about AIR BEDS - of course. Ever had one deflate on you after you left? (One key reason why we need to check on our Staging to make sure things still look good!).
What an embarrassing call THAT is. . . "Um, Hello - Jennie?" "Yes" - "This is ____ - and well, the bedroom bed looks sort of funny - and limp." Uh oh! A leak, a hole, or an improperly screwed on sealer - and you have "Flaccid Bed Syndrome!"
We just had to take care of this yesterday with one of our houses where we are using an air mattress (hey - Steinmart uses them in their stores - so they are a great and inexpensive alternative to having to rent a bed!).
The air mattress was actually a really nice one - extra high and thick. Not sure why it was not holding air, but we removed it and put in another one - and will have to "test" the reject to find out if it leaks, or just was having a hard time holding in the air because of a faulty nozzle. Either way - it's good to check on these things - and make sure they still look right. Weather can also cause them to expand or shrink - so that is also a concern for areas of the country where temperatures fluctuate.
Anyone else ever caught in the bedroom with a flaccid object? Get rid of Flaccid Bed Syndrome - by using these simple tips.
1. Blow the mattress up first when you get to the house so that you can check on it while there and make sure it is still firm when you leave.
2. When deflating a bed for de-staging, be careful not to crimp the mattress to hard to where it might create a hole.
3. Store air beds in boxes when not in use so that in storage they are not susceptible to being poked or damaged by other items in your storage or warehouse.
4. If you are unsure about the condition of a mattress, bring a back-up. Remember - "I am not going back" is the motto.
5. Put a note on the bed if you feel that the public might sit on the beds or damage them. Personally I don't put notes on the bed telling people to keep off or that it's just a prop, but it's not a bad idea.
Have fun with Staging - flaccid beds and all!
- Jennie
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