Bed bug infestations have been shown to be on the rise, with infestations appearing across the United States. While incidents of bed bugs are still uncommon, they are difficult to treat. To prevent a bed bug infestation, many homeowners and renters are looking for ways to keep them out of their homes. One popular method is using bed bug proof headboards and box springs. ​The popular idea of bedbugs hides behind the walls, floors, and wood. And while they do hide in all these locations, they also like to hide in furniture. Bed bugs love to live inside of headboards because they are usually made out of a hardwood and are sturdy, not to mention that headboards provide an easy access to electricity (if provided) and heat (if it’s available). All the things that bedbugs love that you don’t love. If you are tired of dealing with bedbugs, or are worried about getting them, it’s time you babyproof your bedroom. Here is how.”

Bed Bug Proof Headboard

Introduction

Bedbugs are a nuisance. They hide in the crevasses of your bed, make it hard to relax, and keep you from getting a good night’s sleep. Here we’ll show you how to exterminate them for good.

Preparing the headboard

To begin, you will need to remove any trim or molding from around the headboard. This includes things like baseboards and crown molding. Then, repair any damage to the wall where your headboard was attached and clean it thoroughly with a damp cloth. Next, apply primer to the wall’s surface (this will help the paint stick better). Finally, apply paint with a roller or brush according to instructions on the label of your chosen brand (most paints will require two coats).

Installing the Velcro strips

• Start by sewing Velcro strips to the back of your headboard. Place them in a vertical line along the top and bottom edges of the headboard, 2 inches apart from each other.
• Attach these strips with hot glue or another strong adhesive.
• Sew them on using a sewing machine, being careful not to sew over any important seams or materials on your headboard that might be damaged by stitches.*

Inserting a zipper

To install a zipper, you’ll need to measure the length of your headboard. The distance between the two sides should be equal to or less than your zipper length. If you’re using a metal headboard, use a nylon zipper—the metal will be difficult to sew with because it’s so thick.

If there’s any chance that light will shine through the space between your mattress and box spring during the day, choose a color-coordinated or darker colored zipper if possible so it won’t show through from above. You’ll also want to make sure that when you’re done installing it, there aren’t any gaps in which bugs could enter or exit—this means making sure that all four corners are fully closed before sewing them down with an overlock stitch (also called “serging”).

Attaching the zipper to the velcro strip

Now that the zipper is attached to the fabric, we’ll attach it to the velcro strip. First, fold over one end of the strip and press it with an iron. Then, carefully position your zipper so that it’s centered over the folded-over edge of your velcro strip. Using a needle and thread, sew along both sides of this edge (from top down), leaving about an inch between each stitch for sewing on buttons later on (which will help keep any bugs from escaping).

Next step: attach two buttons to each side of this finished product using more needles and thread! Make sure they’re close enough together so as not too let any bed bugs escape through any gaps in between them

Making a bed bug proof headboard easily.

Making the Headboard

You will need:

• A headboard. This can be found at most second-hand stores and online, or you can make one yourself with wood or metal.
• Velcro. You will want enough to cover the entire surface of your headboard and then some so that you have some extra pieces if something goes wrong during construction.
• Zipper (optional). You can use velcro instead of a zipper if you don’t want to worry about getting into your bed bug proof headboard, but this may not be best for those who are worried about their health in general.

Conclusion

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