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	    <title>How to Clean Waiting Room Toys</title>
		<link>http://waitingroomtoys.indoff.com/Weblog/Archive/2008/4/2/How_to_Clean_Waiting_Room_Toys</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<div class="blog"> 		 		<div class="body"> 		<p>General Care Instructions by Category<br />Please read A - D to find the type of product you need to clean and the appropriate method.</p><p><strong>A) GENERAL PURPOSE CLEANSER or SOAP &amp; WATER</strong><br />Clean natural and painted wood, laminate, solid colored plastic, painted metal pieces and vinyl coverings with a general purpose cleanser such as 10:1 water and bleach solution, Fantastic or soap &amp; water applied to a damp sponge, then wipe dry with a cloth.</p><p><strong>B) PLEDGE FURNITURE POLISH</strong><br />Clean see-thru plastic components (clear or color) <u>and mirrors</u> with Pledge, not glass cleaners.&nbsp; Wipe dry with a clean, dry cloth.&nbsp;&nbsp; Mirrors are acrylic plastic, not glass (for safety).</p><p><strong>C) SOAP &amp; WATER or ACETONE or ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL or SOLVENT</strong><br />Clean the black thermal section of a Touch&#39;N&#39;See toy (Handprints, Ocean, Dino Dig) with mild soap &amp; water applied on a damp sponge, then immediately dry -- <u>do not</u> let any liquids sit on the thermal surface or they will get absorbed and ruin the panel.</p><p>Clean the colored plastic frame following &quot;A&quot; instructions, do not wipe with acetone, isopropyl alcohol or solvent.</p><p>Remove difficult dirt from the thermal panel: apply a small amount of solvent to a clean cloth, wipe on and immediately dry.<br /><u>Crayon</u>: isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or De-Solv-It multi-purpose solvent.<br /><u>Gum</u>: acetone</p><p><strong>D) VACUUM ETC.</strong><br />Flooring: Clean rubber floor mats weekly by vacuuming on a high setting or wash with a solution of 10:1 water/bleach or PineSol, and once a year you can power wash.&nbsp; Clean carpeting by vacuuming; deep clean with professional carpet cleaners.</p><p><strong>E) DON&#39;T USE</strong><br />Never use abrasive cleaners, window cleaning fluids, scouring compounds, spray waxes, gritty cloths, or strong solvents such as carbon tetrachloride, acetone or alcohol (unless stated).</p> 		</div> 	</div>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:57:05 CST</pubDate>
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	    <title>Now FREE SHIPPING on all Waiting Room Toys!</title>
		<link>http://waitingroomtoys.indoff.com/Weblog/Archive/2008/1/2/Now_FREE_SHIPPING_on_all_Waiting_Room_Toys</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p>That&#39;s right! You read correctly!</p><p>On all our items, you will now see clearly the <img src="http://waitingroomtoys.indoff.com/media/WRT/Free_Ship.jpg" alt="Free Shipping Logo" title="Free Shipping Logo" width="150" height="100" align="middle" /> logo.</p><p>Easier, simpler and hassle-free.&nbsp; </p>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:12:20 CST</pubDate>
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	    <title>Better Waiting Room Toys, brought to you by...</title>
		<link>http://waitingroomtoys.indoff.com/Weblog/Archive/2007/9/18/Better_Waiting_Room_Toys_brought_to_you_by</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p class="style5"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>WAITING ROOM TOYS and FURNITURE imported from China and other Asian countries are not eco-friendly, and are less durable. The problems: </strong>glued-on plastic edges that collect dirt and can be picked off; unprotected wood and cheap finishes and decals that deteriorate easily; thin surfaces that can&#39;t hold mirrored material, hardware, and beaded play wires safely; exposed exterior hardware that children can pick-off; noisy activities that will annoy staff and visitors, difficult play activities that many children won&#39;t enjoy, challenging games that exclude children with special physical or cognitive needs. </font></p><p class="style5"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Our products are made in the U.S. of A. and made to be durable and SAFE.</font></font></p>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2007 16:24:26 CDT</pubDate>
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	    <title>Where to use Waiting Room Toys</title>
		<link>http://waitingroomtoys.indoff.com/Weblog/Archive/2007/7/22/Where_to_use_Waiting_Room_Toys</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p>Here are some general suggestions for businesses that could benefit from providing waiting room toys for their clientele.</p><ul><li>Hospitals</li><li>Clinics</li><li>Airports</li><li>Malls &amp; Shopping Centers</li><li>Churches</li><li>Public Libraries</li><li>Funeral Homes (fussy, bored kids are a BAD distraction)</li></ul><p>Have some other suggestions for Waiting Room Toys placement and usage?&nbsp; Let me know!&nbsp; I&#39;ve love to hear them and add them to this list.&nbsp; Use the Contact Us link at the top or bottom of the page.<br /></p>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2007 11:25:20 CDT</pubDate>
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	    <title>Cleaning Instructions for Waiting Room Toys</title>
		<link>http://waitingroomtoys.indoff.com/Weblog/Archive/2007/7/18/Cleaning_Instructions_for_Waiting_Room_Toys</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<h4>General Care Instructions by Category<br />Please read A - D to find the type of product you need to clean and the appropriate method.</h4><div class="blog"><div class="body"><p><strong>A) GENERAL PURPOSE CLEANSER or SOAP &amp; WATER</strong><br />Clean natural and painted wood, laminate, solid colored plastic, painted metal pieces and vinyl coverings with a general purpose cleanser such as 10:1 water and bleach solution, Fantastic or soap &amp; water applied to a damp sponge, then wipe dry with a cloth.</p><p><strong>B) PLEDGE FURNITURE POLISH</strong><br />Clean see-thru plastic components (clear or color) <u>and mirrors</u> with Pledge, not glass cleaners.&nbsp; Wipe dry with a clean, dry cloth.&nbsp;&nbsp; Mirrors are acrylic plastic, not glass (for safety).</p><p><strong>C) SOAP &amp; WATER or ACETONE or ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL or SOLVENT</strong><br />Clean the black thermal section of a Touch&#39;N&#39;See toy (Handprints, Ocean, Dino Dig) with mild soap &amp; water applied on a damp sponge, then immediately dry -- <u>do not</u> let any liquids sit on the thermal surface or they will get absorbed and ruin the panel.</p><p>Clean the colored plastic frame following &quot;A&quot; instructions, do not wipe with acetone, isopropyl alcohol or solvent.</p><p>Remove difficult dirt from the thermal panel: apply a small amount of solvent to a clean cloth, wipe on and immediately dry.<br /><u>Crayon</u>: isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or De-Solv-It multi-purpose solvent.<br /><u>Gum</u>: acetone</p><p><strong>D) VACUUM ETC.</strong><br />Flooring: Clean rubber floor mats weekly by vacuuming on a high setting or wash with a solution of 10:1 water/bleach or PineSol, and once a year you can power wash.&nbsp; Clean carpeting by vacuuming; deep clean with professional carpet cleaners.</p><p><strong>E) DON&#39;T USE</strong><br />Never use abrasive cleaners, window cleaning fluids, scouring compounds, spray waxes, gritty cloths, or strong solvents such as carbon tetrachloride, acetone or alcohol (unless stated).</p></div></div>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:17:52 CDT</pubDate>
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	    <title>Take your kids to a FUN clinic!</title>
		<link>http://waitingroomtoys.indoff.com/Weblog/Archive/2007/7/16/Take_your_kids_to_a_FUN_clinic!</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://waitingroomtoys.indoff.com/media/WRT/bored_kid.jpg"><img style="margin: 10px" src="http://waitingroomtoys.indoff.com/media/WRT/250_bored_kid.jpg" border="0" alt="Bored Girl" width="163" height="250" align="left" /></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>P.S.&nbsp; Is <em>your</em> clinic fun?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 16:02:25 CDT</pubDate>
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	    <title>Waiting Room Toys FAQ</title>
		<link>http://waitingroomtoys.indoff.com/Weblog/Archive/2007/6/27/Waiting_Room_Toys_FAQ</link>
		<description><![CDATA[To answer a few more of your questions, we have provided more information under the ABOUT tab at the top right navigation bar.&nbsp; There you will also find the Frequently Asked Questions section, which I hope you&#39;ll find helpful.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2007 08:13:31 CDT</pubDate>
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	    <title>Planning your lobby ahead of time</title>
		<link>http://waitingroomtoys.indoff.com/Weblog/Archive/2007/6/7/Planning_your_lobby_ahead_of_time</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p>I am finding more and more that companies, besides clinics and hospitals, are thinking about children in their lobbies during planning and construction of new buildings.&nbsp; Instead of being an afterthought, <a href="http://waitingroomtoys.indoff.com/Catalog" title="Catalog">Waiting Room Toys</a> are now part of the space planning process for the lobby.</p><p>These features can often extend beyond toys to kid&#39;s furniture, play mats, kid&#39;s bookshelves and &#39;fun&#39; audio/visual cabinets.</p><p>It sure is a good idea to plan for these items instead of cramming them in afterwards.&nbsp; You will also make a great impression on whoever comes in after you open when they see that you have taken THEIR children into consideration.&nbsp; </p><p>Kuddo&#39;s on the forethought!</p>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2007 07:58:29 CDT</pubDate>
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	    <title>Why use Waiting Room Toys</title>
		<link>http://waitingroomtoys.indoff.com/Weblog/Archive/2007/5/17/Why_use_Waiting_Room_Toys</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p>...instead of just any old toy?</p><p>There are quite a number of reasons actually,&nbsp;but let&#39;s run through&nbsp;a few&nbsp;of them quickly.</p><ol><li><u>Non-removable parts.</u>&nbsp; Safer for the children; better investment for your business; saves embarrassment for the parents.</li><li><u>Multi-user designs.</u>&nbsp; So many of the toys you&#39;ll see in our <a href="http://waitingroomtoys.indoff.com/Catalog" title="Waiting Room Toy Catalog">catalog</a> are designed for more than one child to use at one time.&nbsp; Who needs screaming and hitting over one toy?</li><li><u>Safer materials.</u>&nbsp; These toys and games are designed to be placed in hospital waiting rooms and the like.&nbsp; They strive to use safe wood, paint, hardware and accessories so little hands and mouths are protected as best as possible.&nbsp; This also goes to surfaces that are Antimicrobial or at least can be disinfected completely.</li><li><u>Mountable.</u>&nbsp; This refers to the ability of many of the toys to be secured to walls or floors.</li><li><u>Stimulating.</u>&nbsp; Our toys are not just to entertain, but are also to help young children develop: Social interaction, Hand-Eye coordination, Imagination, Communication, Problem Solving skills, Analytical skills, Motor skills&nbsp;and much more.</li></ol>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2007 18:53:58 CDT</pubDate>
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	    <title>Fun Waiting Room = More Referrals</title>
		<link>http://waitingroomtoys.indoff.com/Weblog/Archive/2007/4/1/Fun_Waiting_Room__More_Referrals</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<p>I found this included in an article, &quot;<strong>How to Build Referral Programs&quot;, </strong>on <a href="http://www.morebusiness.com/running_your_business/marketing/referral-programs.brc" target="_blank" title="Referral Program Full Article">morebusiness.com</a>, which is a website for&nbsp;entrepreneurs.</p><p>They listed a number of steps you can take in your business for generating referrals from your existing customers, but this one below was of practical interest for this site.</p><p><em><strong>&quot;Another way to get referrals is to offer a unique experience that no one else offers. If all other doctors&#39; waiting rooms are boring and filled with old magazines, your waiting room should be a fun place to go with free babysitting and snacks and entertainment and maybe it should look like a caf&eacute; rather than an institutional room.&quot;</strong></em> </p><p>It&#39;s very true when you think about it.&nbsp; When you walk into your office each morning, are you impressed and proud of your waiting room or is it blah and stale?&nbsp; If you can create some &quot;Wow!&quot; to your waiting room, it&#39;ll get around because when your customers/patients leave, someone is bound to ask, &quot;How&#39;d it go at the ________?&quot;</p>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2007 09:46:42 CDT</pubDate>
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