Cushioned Lap Trays

Cushioned lap trays for the home

Working from home is the destiny of many people these days whether part time or full time and having a lap tray with a cushioned base allows you to work away from a traditional desk or table.

The construction of these lap trays consists of a bean bag style of base which acts as a cushion and adapts to the contours of your legs. This ensures a level working surface without the obligation of maintaining your legs in a particular position and allows you to adopt a better posture.

The bean bag cushion is also light enough that it does not cause discomfort. Also, the base is soft enough not to leave marks, for example a laptop computer with sharp edges would soon become uncomfortable. The sides of the cushioned lap trays have a slightly raised wooden edging which helps to keep objects on the tray without sliding off whenever you move

The not insubstantial amount of heat generated by most laptops is kept away from your legs by the wooden or melamine surface and stops the heat from penetrating through to the cushioned base and then to your legs.

Construction of padded bean bag lap trays

The top surface of the lap trays is usually made of wood or melamine with a hard glazed finish, this allows you to maintain a rigid and flat working surface that is stable. The padded bean bag cushion has to be filled sufficiently to function and keep the tray in place but not over filled as this would prevent the flexibility and movement needed to keep the surface level.

The cushioned base is usually filled with small polystyrene beads or balls that can easily move around inside the bag and are very lightweight in nature and do not deteriorate over time. The fabric used for the bean bag itself is cotton and this is permanently fixed to the wooden part of the lap tray.

Relaxed lifestyle, dining with a cushioned lap tray

With a more relaxed approach to dining at home these days the advantages that a cushioned lap tray brings to snacks and meal times is huge. The ability to eat in the comfort of you armchair or sofa in front of the TV is something everyone can benefit from.

Not every meal has to be a formal sit-down affair in the dining room. Even if you wanted to, the various members of your family will probably be dining to their own time table. A comfortable, cushioned lap tray brings a degree of flexibility to the day and allows you to have a more relaxed lifestyle.

Easy clean away any spilt liquids or dropped food. The hard surface is also easy to clean with just a damp cloth and some soapy water, the nature of the glazed surface means food stains or liquid spills do not get absorbed and can be simply wiped away.

Although the cushioned part cannot be removed it is still easy to clean with a sponge or damp cloth and some soap and water. You should avoid soaking the lap tray and allow it to dry thoroughly before you next use it. The confidence of being able to clean and maintain your lap tray helps you to feel better about using this wonderful accessory on a daily basis.