Seeing how it fits like a bed sheet, I'm wondering if it really protects against bed bugs? I was told that a zippered mattress cover is the only kind of cover that can truly ensure bed bugs don't get out of the mattress seams.. please let me know! Thanks Seeing how it fits like a bed sheet, I'm wondering if it really protects against bed bugs? I was told that a zippered mattress cover is the only kind of cover that can truly ensure bed bugs... » Read More Seeing how it fits like a bed sheet, I'm wondering if it really protects against bed bugs? I was told that a zippered mattress cover is the only kind of cover that can truly ensure bed bugs don't get out of the mattress seams.. please let me know! Thanks « Show Less
1327534
no where on this product does it say that it helps with bed bugs... it helps with dust mites. i am returning the product because it doesn't help with bed bugs. i got pillow protectors from saferest and that product does protect against bed bugs & dust mites.
1327535
This is not a fully encased (zippered) protector, and is not the best choice if protection from bed bugs is your main concern.
1327536
These are not fully encased But Safe rest has fully encased ones that protect against bed bugs. As a hotel owner I have Safe Rest on over 100 beds!
1327537
The product doesn't mention bed bug protection as it's a fitted sheet design. SafeRest also makes another product called a bed bug proof encasement, which is also available on Amazon. Hope this helps.
1327538
I have no idea on that technically. I personally cannot stand the zip ones as they are really hard to get on and off for washing regularly and we have a king bed.
1327539
I suppose it offers some protection but it does not fully enclose the mattress like a zippered mattress would, so my guess is protection is limited.
1002054
As it says in the description: "helps eliminate bedbugs". There is a zipper, so this item is not absolutely air tight; thus, bedbugs (if you have them) could live for a fairly long time inside this cover. I personally have no experience with this. It does say in the description: "eliminates dust mites". Since several in our family have asthma, that was my concern, and there is a big difference sleeping with this cover, and sleeping without it.
292773
No, and I don't think I would want to have a sheet that closed so tightly that bedbugs would be sealed out -- if such a thing even exists. Bed bugs are really small, small enough to get through most zippers, etc.
1830551
Well, let me start by saying we don't have a bed bug issue in our home. That being said, if we did, there is no way they could make a home in our mattress with this cover. The cover completely protects out mattress, and is sealed really well. There is no way any liquid or bug would be able to get in. Hope this helps.
1237502
No, the mattress is not completely incased; there is no zipper on mattress cover (it's like a second sheet). No, the sheets do not slip off of cover. The mattress cover has a firm grip on the mattress (tighter than a sheet) and it has a terry top, so no slipping happens.
1599320
It seems this was the 1st question asked - (and answered by Deneve.) This is NOT a zippered cover; it has the elastic band that cinches under the mattress - like a fitted sheet I presume -not an encasement.
1702350
It is applied like a fitted sheet. SafeRest also makes a zippered encasement, which encases the entire mattress. Please see the following amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords;=saferest+encasement
1867619
Be careful; this is a mattress cover, it's not a mattress pad. In short, there is no padding whatsoever. It will not affect or inhibit the properties of the mattress. I was disappointed because I expected the cover to have some substance to it, in essence it's a thin material designed to protect against spills or staining. Because of it's design, you don't get the snug fit of a pad, the corners don't have the elasticity of a pad. I've had it now for approximately six months and fortunately haven't had any spills to test its ability to repel liquids.
109075
I doubt it because it is just top shield. It does not zip up & encase the mattress. I have a foam mattress so I don't have to worry about them anyway.
1026548
Hi Bobby! Thanks for the question. My Eco Mattress Bag is designed to protect your mattress from bed bug, mite, fleas, ticks and moth infestation. Since they cannot penetrate me Eco Mattress Bag, as it's designed as a NON-VENTED 2.2 Professional Grade Recycled Plastic ( this is a huge factor), Bed Bugs and other small insects cannot enter, break, chew through, burrow or nest like other mattress bags. Other Mattress Bags are usually made with small venting holes which allow bed bugs easy access- which defeats the purpose of protection. Our Eco Mattress Bag is also made 15% bigger so you can pull and seal tight to prevent any bed bugs from entering your mattress. For full protection, I would also suggest to wrap your Box Spring as bed bugs are commonly found infesting and reproducing in this area. I hope this is helpful and please let me know if you need anymore help! Sincerely Green, Spencer Brown Founder and Inventor of the Eco Mattress Bag
1175717
This will help you eliminate bed bugs without throwing out your mattress. If you have bedbugs, it will trap them in your bed, and they will no longer spread from there. You would still have to clean your sheets and the rest of the bedroom to get rid of the bugs. I would leave this cover on for at least a year, according to research online, because adult bed bugs can live that long without feeding. I also recommend the corresponding pillow encasement. I use both because of allergies, but it's nice to know that when I get back from travel, I have a lower risk of harboring bed bugs in my bed.
1938122
I don't know. Your question inspired me to do a google search, and I found the answer below on this site: http://www.nbcnews.com/id/12133597/ns/dateline_nbc-dont_let_the_bed_bugs_bite/t/your-bed-bug-questions-answered/ QUESTION: A similar question has to do with mattress covers, can they prevent bed bugs? ANSWER: The answer is no. Bed bugs can still get on top of the mattress cover or harbor in the bed frame. The advantage of the mattress cover is that if you already have bed bugs, you can trap them inside the cover and they cannot bite through. If you don't have bed bugs the cover saves you from having to throw out the mattress if you ever get bed bugs.
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A mattress cover? For what reason? If you mean like A fitted sheet it may work but I'm not sure why you would want to. It's not comfortable enough to use as your everyday couch or to sleep on for more than a nap. The point of this piece is the look of it and a cover would change that. Not sure if this is any help at all
1624577
I used our regular mattress cover...it was deep enough and the elastic goes over our mattress and the topper. We have no noticeable smell. Love the topper. How disappointing for you as it is a bigger purchase. Maybe the zippered covers they sell for bedbugs would be less permeable with smells?
1196402
Mine is loose too. I guess the thing is to make sure the zipper is closed properly. They can't eat through the material. And it's not to kill the bugs really, it's more protection against them. Because Bed bugs can go up to 6 months without feeding and still live.
1489376
It fits exactly like a fitted sheet. So as long as you can get the fitted sheet on the mattress, it should stay in place really well. If not, I'd imagine it would be like sleeping on top of a blanket...it would move around and get balled up.
750775
they gave me some kind of fitted sheet type cover, but nothing like a zip up enclosure. I also found it of high quality but too soft to use because I'm sometimes a stomach sleeper. Its really quite spongey.