Do Bed Bug Protectors Work?
WouterYou may be wondering, “Do bed bug protectors work?” These covers protect the top layer of your mattress but do not offer any additional protection against bed bugs. This is because most standard mattress protectors protect only the top layer of the bed and leave the underside and sides exposed. This leaves your mattress vulnerable to invasion and the risk of infestation increases.
Encasements are a better solution. These covers are like a giant Ziploc bag, but they do not seal the mattress completely. Bed bugs are much too large to squeeze through the zipper. The only way to prevent bed bugs from entering a mattress encasement is to take steps to keep it clean. You can also try using less expensive vinyl covers. These covers will help protect against allergens and bacteria.
Bedbugs are known to live in furniture, pillows, box springs, and mattresses. You can prevent their spread by washing new clothes, vacuuming furniture and ensuring that luggage is properly stored. However, if you notice evidence of an infestation, you may need to seek the services of a professional to eliminate the bedbugs.
Encasements are designed to trap bed bugs. They prevent them from feeding and escaping, and they also prevent new ones from entering the mattress. But these covers don’t protect against bed bugs from living elsewhere in the home. So, it’s important to invest in an encasement that has bite-proof fabric. The best one will cover the entire mattress and box spring, and it should seal tightly so bedbugs can’t get in.
