Thank you for visiting this very important page. As the manufacturer of Canada’s highest quality massage products, we need to bring your attention to the risks of laundry drying.

I’m Shannon Carlin, owner of Gecko Massage Supply Co and also of Henderson Massage Health and Wellness Centers in Winnipeg. I’m an RMT who has practiced 25+ years.

I KNOW LAUNDRY! I’ve done a lot of it over the years and have a great track record for keeping sheets clean and more importantly eliminating risks of fire. Although rare, it is possible that laundry can catch fire but it’s usually from a few factors that you can safeguard against. Please read and practice these safety tips. As a thank you for reading this page, I’ve included a one-time code for $10 off any 1- 4 liter product of our products.

• Wash in cold water. Use a good quality detergent that has enzymes that break down oils in cold water. (personally, we use a scoop of Oxyclean in the load to keep whites bright and eliminate stains and oils)
• When you wash in warmer temperatures the fabric strands expand and absorb oils, potentially trapping them in the fibers which allows for buildup. If your sheets are heavier than they should be then this is likely the reason. This is more common in synthetic fibers like poly/cotton blends. It can be risky if you allow build up in these sheets. Natural fibers like those in Cotton Flannel decompose which mostly eliminates build up. No matter how well massage lubricates are designed to break down in water, there will always be trace ingredients even after washing.
• If you are leaving for the day and the dryer is still running, set the cycle to leave the load still damp. NEVER leave a load drying and unattended. This is especially important when leaving for the day. I know laundry never ends at a busy clinic but leave the drying for the next day when you are close by. Use a dryer sheet to reduce static.
• Clean your dryer’s lint trap after every load, especially with Cotton Flannel sheets. Once a month clean your venting to the outside. For peace of mind deep clean within the dryer to remove an excess build up of lint once a year. This might mean having a dryer service person pull it apart and vacuum.
• When your load is dry, immediately take out of the dryer, fluff to remove and electrical build up and fold. NEVER leave a load of hot sheets piled right from the dryer while hot. Electrical static can discharge and a sheet could smolder and catch fire.

I’m telling you about this as a colleague of mine had this happen. They had significant damage to their business. Loss of income, legal issues and was sued. This is rare occurrence but as an RMT myself I feel the need to make my friends, colleagues and customers aware.

Now the promised $10 code

Just use coupon code

When checking out or call 1-866-go gecko to place your order and mention the coupon code.

Thank you.