Wondering what others think of the break-in period, whether it's with a brand-new slide, one that's been repaired, or one that has been sitting for a long time (especially if it was put away dirty) and crud that lurks in the outers. Everyone here seems to be in agreement (though the exact techniques vary) that the tubes have to be swabbed out frequently to remove said crud. Diecast – Explore Our Range of Diecast Models At Scale Model Shop, we supply a wide range of diecast models, specialising in aircraft, cars, and tanks. Diecast models are a miniature replica made using a die casting or metal casting method. They are usually made of zinc or lead alloy and come fully formed in a single piece which portrays the vehicle in a smaller scale. Diecast models are much more than a simple toy, they demonstrate a higher level of quality than other plastic kits, due to the higher shelf life. This is great for any enthusiast collector as you can display for years and pass it down to the next generation. It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting out or have been collecting for years, there is no denying how appealing a diecast model collection is. Browse through our range of brands available, including Corgi, Diecast Masters, and Greenlight – there is plenty to choose from!

The Arjo slide tubes are easy to access and a cost-effective solution as they do not require floor or ceiling lift to reposition or transfer.The Arjo slide tubes are made of a premium low friction fabric that can be laundered and re-used multiple times. The products have two surfaces that have been sewn together into a tubular design, which means that only one product is needed rather than two flat slide sheets to achieve the same friction reduction. When it is time for a new tube slide, it can be difficult to decide which tube you need, and which way the tubes should turn. It is important that the tube hits the ground at just the right angle so that children do not move through the tube too fast or too slowly. At the same time, the tube also needs to fit into the available area. In other words, there are many things to consider. Fray M, Hignett S. Using patient handling equipment to manage immobility in and around a bed. British Journal of Nursing, 2015; Vol 24 Issue 6 If the kid doesn't play right after eating or drinking sweetened drinks, the buildup of crud will be much slower.

This, together with the rushing sensation, helps to strengthen children’s spatial intelligence, which improves their ability to visualise and orient themselves and form an overview. Such abilities are important when navigating traffic.If you use any type of brass polish or cleaner on your slide, expect to do the following cleaning cycle at least a dozen times to remove the polishing agent......lubricate, play a while, rinse with water and swab.....lubricate, play a while, rinse with water and swab..... There really are no short cuts to achieving great slide action. It takes a lot of elbow grease, perseverance and repetition.

But what if it isn't? I'll bet there are many new slides (especially h.s. kids) that are rarely, if ever, cleaned out properly. My question is: does neglect permanently damage a slide? Does the grit etch, or scratch, the inners or outers to the point that it will never be smooth, no matter how it is maintained later in it's life? When I swab, I don't use the conventional cheese cloth. I used that for years when I worked in a retail store shop and found it to be less effective than my current method. With cheese cloth, it is hard to see how effective your swabbing is.The risks of moving the full body weight of a dependent patient are well recognised. For horizontal transfers and many in-bed movements, the provision of a friction-reducing slide sheet may be a sound solution for reducing physical effort and improving patient comfort (1,2) Bartnik LM, Rice MS. Comparison of caregiver forces required for sliding a patient up in bed using an array of slide sheets. Workplace Health & Safety, 2013. 61, 393-400