Toddlers-Love Them, Gotta Potty Train Them!

There are few joys in life that rival the joy of finally believing that your young tot is potty trained. Unfortunately, you have to take the training wheels of the bike at some point!      –Roughly translated, this means that you have to let them sleep in their own bed without a diaper eventually! And for you the parent, this can also translate into nights of wet sheets, an unhappy child and a soiled mattress.

At Textile Armor, we understand some of the frustrations that come with potty training    -because we have done it ourselves! And while every parent has to eventually go through it, there are things that can be done to make it less painful. Having a mattress protector is one of them! It’s one thing to have to wash pajamas and sheets; it is a totally different thing to try to soak urine out of a mattress at 3:00 in the morning. If you are a parent attempting the challenge of potty training, then check out our site for mattress protection at http://www.textilearmor.com/mattress_protection.htm.

Also, if you are a frustrated parent, here are some tips to help you with the potty training!

• It’s all about the bribe! Use small treats, for example M&M’s to reward your child each time they use the potty!
• Target Practice! Make a game out of it for your little boy! Throw a few cheerios in the toilet and see if your son can hit them when he goes to the bathroom!
• Load on the verbal praise!
• Its okay to lie: One Mom told her child that the poop feeds the fish when he flushes, if he doesn’t poop in the toilet, the fish go hungry! You don’t want the fish to go hungry right??

For more tips on toilet training check out: http://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/potty-training/tips/potty-training-tips/?page=6

Animals and Furniture: The Good and the Bad

In the United States, having a pet just seems to complete the “American Dream” of a house, yard, kids and a dog (or cat). With over 63% of Americans owning an animal, little explanation needs to be given as to the reasons why. Many studies have shown that animals can not only reduce health, but also create a social support and other health benefits. However, as much as we love our pets-we all know that they can bring havoc on furniture. And that is why you need to protect your furniture.

The fabric protection line at Textile Armor will put of a first layer of defense between your furniture and your animals. It doesn’t matter if you have dogs or cats, both can soil and destroy furniture and make it look old, dirty and worn far before it’s time. At Textile Armor we have two lines of defense for your fabric. The U.S 2000 Fabric Protection and the U.S QD Fabric Protection are products that can be used on both natural and synthetic fabrics. They are both invisible to the eye and will not alter the texture or appearance of the fabric or furniture in anyway. Both of these products are non-toxic and non-allergenic which makes this an incredibly safe product for both your animals and your children. Both of these products only need to be applied once-as opposed to other products on the market today that require several applications. In addition, the Fabric Protection line at Textile Armor will not only prevent your furniture from stains, but it will also strengthen the fabric making it less resistant to ripping and tearing.

If you are tired of having your furniture look old and worn, give us a call. Our experts will be able to assist you in determining what product will best suit your needs and can arrange for immediate application. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.textilearmor.com/fabric_protection.htm

Resources:

http://stress.about.com/od/lowstresslifestyle/a/petsandstress.htm

http://webcenters.netscape.compuserve.com/homerealestate/feature.jsp?story=rainingcatsanddogs

Our Mission at Textile Armor

At Textile Armor our goal is to provide our clients and designers with the best and most cost effective solution to maintaining the beauty of their furniture. Because of this, we knew that it would be invaluable to partner with a company that not only had a reputation that was unsurpassed, but also a company that had demonstrated that they were able to effectively navigate the ups and downs of the industry. We found all these qualities and many more in Ultra Shield. Today, Ultra Shield is the fourth largest Textile Protection company by sales volume in the United States. Since then they have continued to manufacture and produce a product that is second to none.

Our goal is to help preserve the beauty of your furniture and textiles. We know that a lot of time individuals run out of energy when they come to the end of a design project. We are here to help encourage you to finish out the project so that you can add years to the life of your textiles.

At Textile Armor we have a complete line of fabric, leather, wood and mattress protection. Not only do we believe in our products, but we stand behind them with our guarantee. If you are an interior designer, we also offer a Designer Referral Program. This works in such a way that if you simply refer a client to Textile Armor, we will deliver and apply the product and give you a percentage of the total job as a thank you for the referral. If you have any questions about Textile Armor or any of our product line, please do not hesitate to give us a call!

If It’s Not Broke, Don’t Fix It!!!

Through the years the mentality has changed about the worth and value of a piece of furniture or appliance. A generation ago, the concept was that you bought it once, and if it broke, it would be repaired. While the current generation is not entirely adhering to this concept, the idea of reducing waste and saving money is important to most people. With the economy being what it is, few people can afford to redecorate or buy new furniture. Because of this it is important to care for existing furniture so that it will look its best until time and finances allow for a new design. Nothing makes a couch look older and rattier than multiple stains, tears and thin spots in the fabric.

In the past, Textile Armor only offered its fabric protection line to clients who had just purchased their furniture. But now we have extended our products to be available to anyone who has a piece of furniture that they would like to preserve. Our fabric protection line will repel stains and reduce the look and feel of everyday wear and tear. Our fabric protection line creates an invisible barrier between your fabric and anything that would like to destroy it. These products are essential to anyone who does a lot of entertaining, has children or pets.

Many people are hesitant to invest in furniture that is not new, however the product line at Textile Armor is incredibly competitive when compared to other products. If you would like more information about how to protect your furniture, please do not hesitate to give us a call!

Are you a designer??

For all you designers, you know the feeling of satisfaction when you finally finish a beautiful room and the client signs off on the project. However, most of us know that the room will never look as beautiful as it did the day that it is completed. Obviously rooms are meant to be enjoyed AND lived in, however depending on the type of furniture used-it may not be able to stand up to the demands of the client’s and their household.

At Textile Armor, our goal is to provide a quality product that will allow people to enjoy their furniture for years to come. Because of this, Textile Armor has developed a unique program specifically for designers. This program allows interior designers to offer an additional service to their clients in the form of “preserving and protecting” their furniture. Through the years, we have partnered with dozens of designers who have then had an opportunity to resell our product line to their clients. This program and partnership has proven to be mutually beneficial.

Partnering with designers not only allows us to expand our base of product, but it also allows designers to offer a unique service to their clients. Essentially, this is a hassle free process for the designer. If the designer recommends Textile Armor to their client, we will deliver the product and in turn as a thank you for the referral give you a percentage of the total job. It is not necessary to stock any product and you do not have to do anything other than refer clients to Textile Armor. If you are a designer and would like to expand the services that you offer clients to include wood, fabric and leather protection, please do not hesitate to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!

Pets and Wood?

In our last blog we talked about how Textile Armor could help protect fabric from some of the wear and tear that animals have on fabric furniture. In this blog we will talk about some of the ways that you can better protect your wood future. Dogs, cats, lizards and birds are all common household pets, unfortunately for the home owner, these animals all have nails. These nails can cause permanent damage when an animal comes into close contact with wooden surfaces. Because of this, Textile Armor has designed and developed a complete line of wood protection.

Protect Your Wood!

Textile Armor has developed a three part system that is designed to revive your tired and dried out wood and make it shine! By putting moisture back into the wood it will renew its luster and color.

Cream Polish: This polish will not only give your wood a deep cleaning, but it will restore your wood to its original and natural glow. This polish allows moisture to be put back into the wood and will allow the wood to maintain its color and beauty for years with regular application and care.

Scratch Guard: This product is a must have for anyone who has any type of animal with nails or claws. Scratch Guard creates an invisible barrier between the wood and prevents fine scratches.

Dust Off: Have you ever dusted and then find that the exact same surface that you just dusted a day earlier needs to be dusted again? Dust Off is a product that works by actually repelling dust, this will reduce the time that you spend cleaning and dusting!

If you would like more information about any of our wood protection products, then please visit our website at http://www.textilearmor.com/. We look forward to hearing from you!

Fabric and Pets??

Animals are an incredible joy to the families and individuals who have them. Nothing can be more soothing and bring such a sense of calm and peace after a long day than a dog who is happy to see its owner or a cat who purrs when it is petted. However, despite the joy that animals can bring, they can also have a detrimental impact on furniture. The dirt that is tracked in on their paws and then ground into the fabric furniture can take years off of the traditional lifespan of a couch or chair. In addition, cats can easily snag, scratch or claw furniture and destroy it without meaning to… It is obvious that individuals are not going to forsake the joy of having pets in order to preserve their furniture, but there are things that can be done that will both protect your furniture and allow you the joy of your pets.

For Your Fabric Furniture…

Because Textile Armor understands the wear and tear that animals can cause on furniture, they have designed two products to directly combat this challenge, the U.S QD Fabric Protection and the U.S 2000 Fabric Protection. Both products create an invisible barrier between the fabric and any stains that would penetrate the fabric. What is remarkable about this product is that it is invisible to the eye; these products will in no way alter the appearance or texture of the fabric. Both of these products have been tested against pet bodily fluids and unintentional rips (the type that could be caused by nails) and have withstood all. If you want to make your furniture last and preserve its beauty, then check out our product line for more information!