Review - Panasonic EP1273KL Shiatsu Massage Chair Recliner

This review evaluates the Panasonic EP-1273KL shiatsu massage chair. Panasonic offers a full range of massage chairs and is known for its electronics division. They are known for their quality and their solid state electronics. The EP-1273KL is a midrange model in the ,000 to ,000 price range. This review will point out some of the advanced features of this shiatsu massage chair.

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Panasonic is a giant in the field of electronics and has been making massage chairs for quite some time. They have wide distribution of their massage chairs and can be found in many stores across the country. When seriously looking at massage chairs, it is important to find a reputable manufacturer. There are many choices of massage chairs on the market, but most unknown brands put a lot of risk on the buyer. Buyer beware! Panasonic is a Fortune 500 company and should be with us for quite some time.

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How good is the warranty of the EP-1273KL massage chair? This chair has just an average warranty directly from the manufacturer. The standard manufacturing warranty is 1 year parts, 1 year labor, 1 year shipping and 1 year in-home service. Panasonic provides an average warranty protection for the customer. The warranty coverage can be extended by purchasing an extended warranty through the retailer. The larger electronics companies follow the extended warranty model which is no doubt a carry over from their electronics divisions. Coverage on the extended warranties vary by retailer, so check out what the coverage and cost for the EP 1273KL.

What about the Panasonic EP-1273KL shiatsu massage chair? Let us start with the design and aesthetics. Panasonic makes this massage chair more appealing than some of their other models. It is not as ultra modern which gives it a broader appeal. It has silver accents on the front legs and on the tail of the back legs. The EP1273KL comes with a plush detachable head pillows and an extra back pad. It is a comfortable chair to sit in.

The EP 1273KL massage chair has quite a number of manual massages including Shiatsu, Swedish, Hawaiian, tapping, rolling, kneading, compression and percussion. The back rollers have four firm rubber massage heads. These rubber massage heads are controlled by Swede-Atsu massage which simulates the stroking with the palm of the hand or the pressing with the heel of the hand. The kneading massage is firm with the rubber massage heads feeling like strong pressure with the thumbs. Choose from four automatic programs with the EP-1273KL shiatsu massage chair. The 4 auto programs include Shiatsu, Deep, Gentle and Refresh and are 15 minutes in duration. There are 3 manual courses for the neck and lower back. The manual massages are thorough and help to relieve tired or aching muscles.

The EP-1273KL massage chair comes equipped with a dual-use air ottoman system. The air system in the ottoman kneads and loosens the calves. If the ottoman is raised, the feet can be placed on the area for the calves with the knees bent for a soothing foot massage. The ottoman also has a stretch functions, which will at first raise, then lower in 20 degree increments to stretch out the lower body.

The EP 1273KL massage chair by Panasonic is a good value for its class. It provides a strong and thorough back massage and has a tension relieving lower body massage. One of the nice features of the EP 1273KL is the dual-use ottoman with the built in stretch system. For this price range, there is not a massage chair that will have more than one position of stretch. Only drawback with the ottoman is there is no foot well. The user must bend their knees to position their feet to get a foot massage. Other than that the Panasonic EP-1273KL is a strong contender for shiatsu massage chairs in this mid-range class.

Review - Panasonic EP1273KL Shiatsu Massage Chair Recliner

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High Chair - Nightmare?

As a father of two children, I know how hard it can be to find a good restaurant that has high chairs readily available and baby changing facilities in the toilets. But, after I've scouted around for restaurants that fit my practical needs as a parent, should I then need to look through the microscope at what kind of conditions I'm putting my young baby and toddler onto?

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Well I'm sure you've guessed from the title that answer is probably yes. I noticed this spring that my children were suffering more frequent and acute stomach upsets, and it coincided with short breaks we'd had, after a long winter of no down-time. It was after we returned home that it occurred to me that actually we never tend to eat out with the children, let alone for two or three meals of the day like we do on our summer break. Of course, for the most part, we fed them food we'd brought with us to the cafes and restaurants - the same as at home - but that didn't prevent the stomach upsets. I immediately concluded it must be the different water, before realising trips to see family in different parts of the country contradicted that theory. So looking for another explanation I thought I'd ask my friends for their opinion and do some internet research. It was while undertaking the latter, that I grew to realise just how unhygienic an environment the high-chairs I was putting my children in really were. If you believe the research I'd literally have been better off feeding my baby off toilet seats, and changing them on the floor. On average high chairs, for example, have 15x the amount of bacteria per sqm than the average toilet seat in the same establishment, with some statistics going much higher (100x and beyond). I found myself thinking, do these places not use the same sort of disinfectants as I do at home? You often see waitresses giving high-chairs a wipe over before you eat, so why are they so contaminated? The answer is beyond the scope of this article, but in short I realised standard disinfectants stop working after they've dried, which is about a minute, after this period bacteria can grow back again just as easily, and this is precipitated by 'missing a spot' when wiping up.

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So rationally I would assume a good proportion of these pathogens and bacteria will be from food matter that - probably - are fairly harmless. I was wrong again, extremely potent and dangerous germs such as E-coli, Staph. Aureus and Enterococcus Faecalis and more, were present. The symptoms? 'Upset stomachs and serious illness', and being particularly dangerous to '...babies, young children and the elderly'. In the interests of balance (and not being alarmist) it's worth noting that serious illness and death as a result of infection from high-chairs is not mentioned in any published studies I've read, the levels of contamination appear to be enough for bad stomach upsets only, but this is still undesirable from my point of view.

All studies did stress however, that chairs can look spotless and actually be the most contaminated. It shows the ineffectiveness of current cleaning practices and attitudes, the notion that 'if it looks clean, it is clean' still prevails despite all the advancements we've made after proving what we call 'germ theory' in the early 19th century.

The answer appeared to be simple: stay at home when feeding my kids. I was wrong again! A study from 2007 showed that 60% of high chair trays in households were themselves home to the same types of dangerous bacteria as the restaurants'. Considering how tactile my kids are, indeed all young children share a proclivity to chew and put in their mouths everything they can see, it's very worrying indeed, knowing that hand to mouth interaction is the primary source of infection for all of us, with children having weaker immune systems compounding the issue.

Being a practical kind of guy, I figured out a strategy to combat this problem, we'd clean everything ourselves, even clean the babies hands if necessary with hand sanitisers and soaps. As I'm sure you've anticipated, this became another worrying issue. Finding products gentle and safe for babies' skin and environment is no mean feat, alcohol gels and wipes are out for obvious reasons and many others were simply not gentle enough or contained unbelievably toxic substances like 'triclosan' which are only used in cosmetics because it's a cheap method of disposal for industrial chemical manufactures waste (a story for another time I think).

It was on this journey to protect my own children that I grew more and more to thinking, wouldn't it be good if all parents made sure their children were happily hygienic, in the high chairs and the like, that if we all could clean surfaces down and use hand sanitisers, we'd spread cleanliness instead of germs. We'd need a product that was safe, hypo-allergenic and lasted - if possible - to keep on protecting.

It turns out there are disinfectant products out there that are food safe, that last on surfaces hours after applying, that last on skin too, where it would only take a few responsible parents to protect everyone's children day after day, meal after meal. Problem solved.

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Sleeper Chair - A Great Way to Add Extra Sleeping Space

A sleeper chair is a great alternative to a sleeper sofa when you need extra sleeping space, but don't have very much floor space. A sleeper chair is a (usually) upholstered chair that folds out to make a twin or double-sized bed. It's a perfect choice for small apartments or kids' rooms.

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The simplest form of sleeper chair is for children. It's usually a low-slung chair constructed of foam with a colorful cloth covering. Each square chunk of foam is connected by cloth to the others, and it all folds up into a chair shape. When extra sleeping or game-playing room is needed, the chair seat simply folds out flat onto the floor and the games begin!

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There are larger versions of this chair for adults, and these can be great pieces to place in extra bedrooms or any other place that doesn't get heavy usage. The foam sleeper chairs are inexpensive, so even if one wears our or gets damaged, it won't put a dent in your wallet to replace it.

But sometimes adults want something a little more substantial. For instance, if you live in a small dorm or apartment, you don't have an extra bedroom, but you still want to accommodate overnight guests from time to time. Investing in a good-quality sleeper chair is a perfect answer.

Sleeper chairs are manufactured by some of the best-known names in the furniture business. They have hardwood construction, a wide selection of beautiful upholstery fabrics, and many also have adjustable headrests or backrests for watching television. Prices can range from under one hundred dollars for the children's foam version to over a thousand dollars for a high-quality sleeper chair with designer upholstery fabric.

You can purchase a good-quality sleeper chair in a fabric color or pattern that enhances your décor, and the chair will fit in perfectly to your decorating scheme. It will be comfortable to sit on, but when the need arises it can transform into an extra bed. Sleeper chairs are also available with leather coverings in a variety of colors, so if you purchased a leather sofa, you can now accessorize it.

When choosing a sleeper chair to be used as furniture, lie down on the mattress. This is a critical step. You wouldn't choose a mattress for your bed without trying it out, and the same rule applies here. Especially if you're planning to spend a fair amount of money on this piece of furniture, you want to be sure the mattress will hold up and be comfortable. Also, are replacement mattresses available, or is the mattress an integral part of the sleeper chair that can't be taken out?

Is the fabric sewn well? Look at the samples in the showroom. Are patterns matched up? Look for gaps in the seams, where attention to detail might have slipped. If there's a mechanism for the mattress, does it fold out smoothly, with no squeaking or snags? Is fabric protection available? If you don't want to apply this yourself, it's a good idea to have the dealer apply it, especially for a higher-end furniture purchase. You'll want to protect that investment.

And if you're thinking about that bar across your back that used to keep you up nights, worry no more. Sleeper chairs are now available with unique designs that eliminate that metal bar. Solid wood supports or the newer, more supportive foam mattresses can make that nightmare a thing of the past.

So get your home ready for the holidays or just the occasional extra overnight guest by checking out a sleeper chair today!

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Three of the Best Places to Get Hardwood Floor Chair Mats

When decorating your home, many people opt for hardwood floors in one or more rooms, and it is easy to see why. These floors are attractive and lend an air of classiness to any home, taking it from the realms of a simple place to live, to somewhere you are proud to call your home. When visitors come around, they will be sure to notice a good hardwood floor, and they have the added bonus of being sturdy and long lasting as well.

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However, these floors can be expensive, so it is important to take good care of them, unless you want your brand new floor all scratched up and looking not quite so good anymore. In work or living rooms, hardwood floors can be subject to a lot of moving chairs that could leave marks, but fortunately you can invest in a chair mat to give you peace of mind, safe in the knowledge that your floor will not be scratched or scuffed by wayward chairs. Here are some of the best manufacturers and suppliers of these mats.

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United Stationers

With their Rubbermaid Diamond hardwood floor mat, United Stationers offer you a slip free mat made from extruded PVC. It is transparent, so you will still be able to see your hardwood floor, but you will be safe in the knowledge that the wheels or legs of your chair will not scratch or scuff the floor.

Staples

Offering you a large variety of mats in different sizes and colors, Staples provide you with exceptional protection for your floor, and is ideal for protecting all floors, from hardwood to vinyl to linoleum, from scuffing and scratching.

Floortex

These polycarbonate hardwood floor mats are made of one of the most resistant materials around, offering you the best protection for your floor.

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