Proper care for a Mayan hammock

Getting IN and OUT
Imagine yourself about to sit in a bed or chair. Turn your back to the hammock. Reach behind and grab the far edge. Lift it over your head. Place your other hand on the near edge and lift yourself up and in.

Don't be afraid to move around in the hammock and make full use of its space for best back support and weight distribution.
Lie diagonally across larger hammocks.

Unlike American-style rope hammocks with spreader bars, Mayan hammocks are designed with thousands of tiny cells to mold to your body shape and hold you like a soft cocoon. They are extremely stable and will not suddenly dump you on your butt without warning.

Five Easy Rules to Remember

HANDLING - When moving a hammock, ALWAYS hold the two end loops with one hand to avoid tangles.

Let's repeat rule #1. ALWAYS hold the two end loops with one hand.

If you forget all the other rules, at least remember this one: ALWAYS hold the two end loops with one hand.

STORAGE- Hang both end loops on a single nail or hook in your closet. ALWAYS keep the end loops away from the hammock to avoid tangles. It's a good idea to twist the arms together to avoid tangling. Remember to store the hammock in a dry place. Damp cotton will rot.

WEATHER- For longer life, your hammock should NOT be left out in the weather, especially extreme weather conditions such as tornados, hurricanes, hail storms, typhoons, El Ninos, tidal waves, meteorite showers, tsunamis, rock slides, etc.

WASHING- Tie each arm at equal intervals with pieces of cord and leave to soak in tepid water with shampoo and a handful of salt. With the arms tied in this fashion, there is less risk of tangled strings. The hammock should be dried quickly after washing.

To do this effectively, hang the hammock and place a stick or broom crosswise in the net to keep it fully extended. This ensures maximum ventilation and helps to dry the thread quickly and thoroughly. Never fold the hammock when wet or store it in a damp place.

REPAIR- Hammocks will snag on pants buckles and buttons. It's a good idea to remove any articles that might catch the thread. If you accidentally pull a thread, simply ease it back into the weave, shaking the hammock to even things out.

To mend a broken thread, just tie the two broken ends together. The weave won't run.

But a few words of WARNING.......

Never try to get into a hammock feet first.
Never try to stand up in a hammock.
Never try to straddle a hammock.
Never try to perform a hammock loop de loop.
Never engage in unnatural acts in a hammock.
Never leave wild animals unsupervised in a hammock.
Never stage large dinner parties in a hammock.
Never, ever jam a burning stick into your eye.
Never try to stop a chain saw with your hands.
Never eat house plants.
Never iron your clothes while wearing them.
Never trust a cat with your money.
And I forget the last warning,
but whatever it is,
don't do it,
and don't claim Ramona told you to do it.
And that's all I have to say about that.