by marex on June 19, 2010

Making use of a bed bug mattress cover can come in handy especially when traveling as even nice hotels can become unsuspecting victims of infestation problems. In fact, a recent study suggests that the increase in world travel may have contributed to the rise in reported incidents each year. Here are 3 tips to help prevent these critters from attacking.

1. Use a bed bug mattress cover

As mentioned above, even nice hotels may have bug problems in certain rooms but this is generally an exception. To be safe, you can make use of a cover that encases the entire mattress which works to keep these insects from attacking if they are nesting in the bed. Since these critters attack late at night, using a cover will help prevent them from getting in and out of the mattress.

2. Thoroughly wash your clothes and luggage

Bed bugs can easily transmit between clothes and luggage which is why it is essential that you thoroughly wash everything before heading home on a trip. This will ensure that even if these insects did somehow latch onto your luggage, you can prevent them from entering you home. Even if you do not travel frequently, it is still a good idea to always keep your clothes clean.

3. Keep a spray with you

If you notice bed bugs in your room or on your mattress, a quick way to eliminate them is using insecticides specifically designed to kill them. Be sure to only use a light mist on the affected area as some sprays contain toxic chemicals that are not healthy to breathe in. If you are constantly around children or pets, then it may be good idea to get a spray that does not contain hazardous ingredients.

When it comes to prevention, be sure to use a bed bug mattress when traveling and to always thoroughly wash your clothes. A good idea before traveling would be to read reviews on certain hotels you expect to stay in to make sure infestation problems are kept at a minimum. Be sure to keep the above factors in mind when it comes to preventing bed bugs from attacking.

It is generally accepted that most people spend as much as a third of their lifespan in bed. That adds up to a great deal of wear and tear on your mattress. It is important to spend as much effort in protecting your mattress as you spend protecting the rest of the furniture in your home. Using an impermeable mattress cover can prevent damage that inevitably comes from moisture, mold or bed bugs and dust mites, which can affect your health; your good nights sleep as well as your investment.

Water damage, which can lead to mold damage, is one obvious reason to cover your mattress. Spilling water or other liquids is not the only way moisture can seep into your mattress, staining is and leading to other problems. Rain and humidity, building up over a period of time, or mold and mildew growing in a cold climate can be a serious problem. And if you’re a parent of young children are familiar with the damage that wetting the bed can cause. In fact this is the most common reasons that mattresses are thrown away.

A mattress cover extends the lifespan enormously, helping to keep your mattress clean and new looking. Most mattresses are thrown away with minimal wear and tear. If you sufferer of allergies, covers can help lower seasonal allergies. The causes of allergies like dust mites and pet dander can build up in the fabric of the mattress over time.

With modern day bed bug infestations there are far more serious reasons to use an impermeable mattress cover. Bed bugs live on human blood and love warm environments such as your mattress. They live in most parts of the world and can lay up to 500 eggs, which hatch within 14 days and begin to feed immediately. The bed bug is a highly resilient creatures and it can be extremely difficult to rid yourself of an infestation. The most effective way to block them is with a mattress cover.

Available in a wide array of styles, features, materials and patterns it is easy to find just the right mattress cover for your needs.