08.12.12
Wipe-clean banqueting furniture can be more than just a convenient way to cater for large groups of people during the festive party season.
The winter brings with it a heightened risk of contracting flu - and many people will not let even fairly severe illness prevent them from missing out on a Christmas party.
As a result, it's up to those working in the hospitality industry to protect their guests from one party to the next, by adopting a comprehensive approach to sanitising surfaces.
Guidance from the British Hospitality Association puts furniture at the top of the list of things to remember when cleaning and sanitising your premises.
"Following a daily hard-surface disinfection programme is one of the best ways to be proactive in preventing the spread of illness," the organisation adds.
Wipe-clean banqueting furniture can provide a best-of-both-worlds approach by offering your guests a comfortable, cushioned seat during their meal, upholstered in a fabric that's easy to sanitise once they leave.
Faux leather and vinyl are both particularly versatile options for this, offering the luxury of a leather-like finish, with the convenience of quick but complete cleaning.
Meanwhile, the structural elements of banqueting furniture are also made of materials that are easy to clean - such as steel or aluminium.