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Not too long ago a customer called wanting to know why our bed bug mattress cover for a king size bed was half of what the first company she called wanted to charge her.
She wanted to know who was ripping her off. Was the other company charging too much, or was our cover cheaply made and not effective?
Bed bugs are bad enough. Who wants to be made more miserable by overpaying for bed bug proof mattress covers?
She asked a great question. But the answer is not so simple.
First of all, it is not my place to say how much another company should charge for their products. We charge our customers what we feel is a fair price for the products and services we deliver. It is a simple concept we have used since we opened in 1989, and it has worked.
Secondly, there are some companies that try to play on fear to make a quick buck. Having bed bugs is bad, some people are afraid, and their fear makes them a target for the unprincipled.
Our past experience tells us that many of the companies popping up claiming to be bed bug experts will not be around next year. Sad to say, but true. Look at all the so-called mold experts that are no longer in business.
What to Look for in a Bed Bug Cover
A bed bug cover only works if it completely seals the mattress and box spring. The EPA recommends covers that seal mattresses and box springs, because any bed bugs trapped inside can't feed and eventually die. That means two things have to hold up: the fabric, and the zipper.
As far as the BedBug Solution mattress covers we sell, the fabric has been laboratory tested against bed bugs, and the zipper closure is designed so bed bugs can't pass through. They also block dust mite allergens.
Bottom line, we feel they are superior to other covers on the market.
The mattress, comforter, and pillow covers are made from a 100% stretch polyester material fused to a urethane membrane. Bed bugs can't chew through it. The zippers we use are heavy duty.
Bargoose Home Textiles, the manufacturer, is always looking at ways to improve an already effective product.
Why We Recommend a Membrane Cover
Many companies are selling non-membrane cotton covers for bed bugs, and to be honest, I don't feel comfortable telling my customers they will be just as effective. Our cotton micro-weave covers are excellent for dust mites, but for bed bugs I recommend a membrane cover.
Bed bugs are bad, and personally I am not going to mess around with anything I'm not confident will work.
There are several very good companies, the Allergy Store included, that will give you honest information and effective products at a fair price. It is up to you to ask questions and feel comfortable that the information and products the company is providing are what you need.
Want to know more? Read Are Dust Mite Proof Covers Bed Bug Proof? and How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs in a Mattress.
Wishing you the best of health,
Mike
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Sources
U.S. EPA — Do-it-yourself Bed Bug Control: https://www.epa.gov/bedbugs/do-it-yourself-bed-bug-control
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