Electric heating pads for massage tables are used by thousands of massage therapists and have some distinct advantages over other types of heating pads. However, keeping an electronic massage table heating pad clean can be a bit tricky as most of the time they are not washable.
If the massage table pad you want to use isn’t washable, there are ways to keep it clean and hygienic without having to constantly wash it, though you’ll need to check the heating pad every day to make sure there are no stains or stains. . Here are some tips from massage therapists who love using electric heating pads to keep the pads clean and soft for a long time:
spot cleaning
Keep some baby wipes in a drawer or in your bag and whenever a small stain appears on the heating pad, wipe it down with a baby wipe. If you can clean the stain before it dries, the fabric should dry as if there was never a stain there. If the stain is lipstick, face powder, or other cosmetic stains resulting from contact with a makeup client, use makeup remover pads designed to remove makeup to avoid permanent staining.
dry cleaning
You can dry clean your massage table heating pad at home with a home dry cleaning kit. Using a tumble dryer-based cleaning kit will also freshen up the heating pad when it begins to look and smell stale. A good home dry cleaning kit will last for several cleanings and is well worth it, so be sure to pick one up when you go shopping. Make sure the dryer is not set too high to ensure you don’t damage the fabric.
steam cleaning
You can remove tough stains by holding a steam iron close to the fabric with the steam on. The steam will loosen dirt and stains and bring them to the surface for you to clean with a damp wipe, makeup remover, or wipe. Make sure the fabric doesn’t get too wet from the steam, and be sure to let the pad dry for at least a few hours before using it on a client.
upholstery cleaner
Spray upholstery cleaners, the kind used for cars, can also be used on massage pads to tackle really bad stains. Follow the directions on the bottle for the deepest possible clean.