This faded, chipped chair posed comfort, sanitization, and aesthetic issues. We “renewed and improved” it with new foam, powder-coating, and PVC-free vinyl.
Problems
- Nurses complaining about the aesthetics
- Infection prevention problem with exposed wood grain
- Difficult to clean
- Seat cushion was failing and causing patients discomfort
- Material was worn and ripped in several places
- Paint was chipped or faded
- Parts were missing or broken
Our Solutions
- Wood arms were recovered with new foam and PVC-free vinyl
- Seat cushion was replaced with new foam for better patient comfort
- Old foam was recycled
- Faded paint was powder-coated for longer durability
- Every nut and bolt was tightened and / or replaced if missing
- This customer saved $1,175 on this chair
- Long-term plan is to revive this piece at at least one more cycle, resulting in almost $470,000 in total lifetime savings for all recliners in the hospital
- Nurses were ecstatic about the new aesthetic and PVC-free vinyl material
- Each piece is given a product tag that supplies manufacturer, part number, R3 part number, material used, and date of remanufacture