The idea of bed bugs gives me the creeps. I’ve had friends who have had those evil critters and they’ve thrown away expensive mattresses and spent weeks bombing their apartments. Not to mention hours and hours thoroughly washing every article of clothing and cotton material in their home. I’ve seen bed bugs in the hotels I’ve stayed at. They give me the creeps, yes they do.
Did you know that bugs, including bed bugs, fleas and more can be spread even quicker by our pets? It is a bugs dream to find a nice pet to live on and travel wherever the pet takes them. They are cozy, warm and well fed. These pesky bugs are a huge inconvenience to the pet and owner! Just last month my dog got ticks from being in the woods. I ended up picking out SIX ticks out of my poor dog’s head! We gave her a flea and tick bath, and worried about her for weeks. Grossest part about this story? She sleeps in our bed and we didn’t find out she had the bugs on her skin for a few days! So technically, yes, those bugs were in our bed too!
The reason I tell you this icky story, is because I know many of you also allow your sweet animals to sleep in your bed! Obviously I have no qualms about this – I do it too, but I would love to share with you a product that you should get to protect your bed from bugs, a mattress protector from Protect-A-Bed.
The Protect-A-Bed AllerZip® Smooth Mattress Encasement is the ultimate allergy and bug protection! Mattresses are an expensive investment, so why not give it some extra protection with a cover that is made to keep out the critters! AllerZip® mattress protectors give you complete mattress protection for a healthy, allergy-free sleep zone. This product has a patented BugLock® (US Patent 7,552,489); three-sided zipper and AllerZip® seal gives you total protection against dust mites, allergens (ahem, pet dander) and bed bugs. AllerZip® mattress encasement is bed bug entry, escape and bite proof.
Here are some basic facts about the AllerZip® Smooth Waterproof Mattress Cover:
- Certified by an Entomology Laboratory to be completely bed bug proof
- Excellent protection against incontinence and bed wetting
- Barrier for allergens, dust mites, pet dander, pollen and mold
- Breathable, and waterproof
- Machine washable and tumble dry ready
- Cool and comfortable for excellent sleep
We set up the mattress encasement on our bed and it was so easy! There is a smooth surface and a soft surface, and you just figure out which side is which, place your mattress up against a wall and zip on the protector! The mattress encasement comes in a number of sizes for every mattress: twin, twin xl, full, full xl, queen, king, hotel king, and california king.
The AllerZip® mattress protector provides protection for your mattress. And if you use a mattress pad in addition, that’s ok too. We have both on our bed and don’t notice any creases or bundles of extra fabric. Really we can’t tell the encasement is on, there is no difference in comfort at all. If you don’t have a mattress pad too, this cover is great because it is waterproof and stain proof. It will keep you mattress protected from any mess and keeps it looking like new.
We love having our furry family member cuddled up at our feet, but that is the only living thing we want to join us in our bed. I am thankful for the AllerZip® Mattress Protector’s Patented BugLock® design, so we don’t have to worry about dust mites and bed bugs in our mattress. It is a nice relief in the back of our minds, that we know our mattress will be safe from stains, bugs and more.
The Protect-A-Bed® AllerZip® Smooth Mattress Encasement is a little pricey, but is a good investment, especially since it comes with a 10-Year warranty against fabric and manufacturing defect. Also, when it is sold with a mattress from an authorized Protect-A-Bed dealer, a spillage warrantee is also provided.
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