Massage Table Price Increases Coming Soon!

This is just a quick post to let everyone know that we've received a list of prices increases from almost all major US manufacturers of massage tables including Earthlite, Stronglite, Oakworks and more.  Price increases vary from 3 percent to 40% on some popular low price massage tables.

There has been a lot of increases in the cost of raw materials, shipping and more.  The manufacturers have held off for a while, but the 2013 lists we have reflect much higher prices.  If you're thinking about a new table now is the time to get it.  Buy before the new year to lock in the price.  Even if the table is not ready until after New Years, your still guaranteed the 2012 price.

UV Towel Warmers don't make sense

Why do people insist on getting UV towel warmers with hot towel cabis?  I often ask myself when I get this request.  The main thought is that you are getting two machines in one.  You are obviously getting a towel warmer, but then people think they're also getting a UV sterilizer that will somehow sterilize the towels.

Let's be clear on one thing and that is that UV light will maintain a sterile environment and kill certain germs and pathogens.  The big catch is that this is only true where the light actually touches the item you want sterilized.  So you've got 24 rolled up towels inside a hot towel cabinet and a UV light bulb in the back.  What surface area do you think the light actually hits?  Let's just say it's limited at best and misses most of the hot towels altogether.

If you want a UV sterilizer, that's fine just keep things separate.  UV sterilizers are inexpensive and so are hot towel cabis.  You're much better off keeping these functions separate.  The final downside...have you ever tried to find a replacement UV bulb for that towel warmer?  They'll probably run $30 or more if you can even get one from the manufacturer!  Keep things simple and keep things separate.