Can Mattress Protectors Prevent Bed Bugs?
WouterMattress protectors are a great way to protect against bedbug infestations. These products will prevent bedbugs from feeding on your mattress and can keep them out for months. However, it is important to remember that you should not remove the encasement. Once it is installed, you should leave it in place for 14 to 18 months to kill any remaining bedbugs. This is due to the fact that bedbugs can survive for long periods of time without food. In fact, they can survive without feeding for up to a year.
Quality mattress encasements will have zippers that seal tightly around the mattress. The zippers should be reinforced so that bedbugs cannot crawl through them. The zippers should also have a protective flap. This will prevent any gaps from being exposed. Lastly, the mattress encasement must fit tightly over the box springs and mattress.
There are two types of mattress encasements: encasements and covers. The former prevents bedbugs from getting in your bed while the latter prevents them from reproducing. Encasements protect the top layer of your bed from allergens and spills. The latter will protect your mattress from a full infestation by limiting the amount of hiding spots for bedbugs.
Mattress encasements made of quality material are also beneficial for allergy sufferers. They contain materials that are waterproof and certified by the Bed Bug Protection Institute and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. The zippers are reinforced with “bug lock” technology so that the bedbugs can’t get through. These protectors are also machine-washable and come with two noiseless pillowcases.
