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Best Bed Bug Protection

Introduction

It’s a scenario straight out of a nightmare: You wake up in the morning covered in itchy red bites. Itching, you scratch one or two; when you take your hand away, you see blood on your fingers. You inspect your skin and find more bites. And even after hurriedly searching your bed, room, and other furniture for signs of bugs, you still don’t know the cause of those bites. The cause is bed bugs—and if you’ve been bitten by them once? You’re likely to be bitten again unless you take precautions to keep them away from where you sleep. In this guide, we’ll show why protecting yourself from bedbugs can save you time, money and stress down the road—plus how to do it right!

Use a bed bug mattress protector

If you’re looking for the best protection against bed bugs, dust mites and allergens, a mattress protector is the way to go. Mattress protectors can be used on all kinds of beds in your home including cribs, futons and couches. They are also an excellent option for those who share their bed with pets or have kids who crawl into bed at night.

Mattress protectors are made from polyester or polyurethane foam material and they can be washed in your washing machine on cold settings with mild detergent. They can also be dried in a clothes dryer on low heat settings too!

Use bed bug mattress encasements

The first step toward protecting your mattress is to put an encasement on it. This is a physical barrier that prevents bed bugs from crawling up the sides of the mattress and hiding in seams, cracks, or other areas where they can be difficult to reach. Encasements also protect against stains and damage caused by bed bug infestations.

You should wash your encasements regularly to prevent mold growth inside them (a problem that can make breathing difficult for those with allergies). You may also want to purchase two sets: one for now and another for when you’re ready to replace your old ones.

Vacuum under your bed regularly

Vacuuming is a crucial part of bed bug control. Bed bugs like to hide in the cracks of your mattress and box spring, so vacuum under the bed at least once a week. To get into these hard-to-reach places, use a crevice tool and go over every inch of the area around your mattress.

A vacuum that has been cleaned out after each use is essential for keeping your home free of any pests you might have picked up while cleaning up after them (although we do recommend using a hot dryer to kill any bed bugs that may be hiding in your vacuum bag).

Steam clean living areas – especially those with carpeting

Bed bugs are a major problem in the U.S., especially in urban areas. They can be found in any home or apartment, regardless of whether it’s old or new, expensive or cheap.

The best way to get rid of bed bugs is by cleaning your living areas—especially those with carpeting—with steam cleaners that have high enough temperatures and pressure levels to kill these nasty pests.

Be cautious when buying secondhand goods

When purchasing new goods, make sure that they’re from a reputable source. Do not purchase secondhand mattresses and furniture, as they are likely to have been infested with bed bugs. Similarly, do not buy used clothing or bedding items (e.g., sheets, blankets) because they may be infested with bed bugs. Finally, be cautious when buying electronics such as computers and cell phones; some of these devices may already have bed bugs hiding inside them!

Check for bed bugs in your hotel room

A good place to start is by checking out the mattress seams. Bed bugs tend to hide there and you can easily see if they are present by looking for black spots or dark red stains. You should also check the bed frame and headboard (the area where you put your head), as well as nightstands, dressers, and other furniture.

If you find any of these signs of infestation on your hotel room mattress or near it, try sleeping in another part of the same hotel room instead of moving rooms—you don’t want to cause an outbreak in an entire facility just because one room has bedbugs!

Encasement, regular cleaning and careful buying are important.

Encasement

This is the best way to keep bed bugs out of your home. However, it’s not as simple as buying an encasement and putting it on your mattress; you must also make sure that no other parts of the bed frame are exposed. This means that if there are any holes in your box spring, they need to be sealed up with steel wool or tape before placing an encasement over them. If you don’t do this properly, even though you have an encasement on your mattress, if there are exposed areas elsewhere around the bed frame then those areas will still be vulnerable and so will allow for entry by these insects into your room during the night when they get inside through these openings which are known as “voids” in industry terminology (see below).

Another thing that must be mentioned here too is that while using a good quality encasement will keep most bed bugs from getting onto your mattress and thereby help prevent bites from occurring at night while sleeping inside their protected environment (which consists only of one layer consisting only of cotton)…it does not mean that all types present within this family group would die off completely since some females may still lay eggs elsewhere within homes after being trapped inside such places where humans live each day including hotels rooms etcetera etcetera…

Conclusion

If you’re concerned about bed bugs, we recommend bed bug mattress protectors, encasements and steam cleaning. As well as being careful when buying secondhand goods or when checking into a hotel room. And don’t forget regular vacuuming!

Takeaway: Encasement, regular cleaning and careful buying are important.