Protect-A-Bed® is a manufacturer and distributor of protective bedding products(including mattress protectors and encasements) that help protect against bed bugs, dust and allergens.[1] Protect-A-Bed products are available in 45 countries. Protect-A-Bed supplies mattress and pillow protectors to 7 of the 11 top bedding specialists in the United States, several of the top 100 U.S. furniture chains, and all the major distributors in the pest control industry and hospitality industry. Protect-A-Bed products are also sold by national retailers including J.C. Penney, Target, Kohl’s, Costco, and Sears. The company currently has in excess of 7,000 furniture and bedding store clients in the United States as well as serving pest control and hospitality markets with bedding protection products. Protect-A-Bed is the developer of Miracle Membrane®, a proprietary membrane, which is waterproof and protects against liquids, as well as the patented BugLock® with SecureSeal® and three-sided zipper system for encasements.
Protect-A-Bed products are listed as Class 1 Medical Devices with the Food and Drug Administration, and have received the Good Housekeeping Seal. Protect-A-Bed’s mattress protector was originally developed and introduced in South Africa in 1980 under the name SnugFit.[3] Protect-A-Bed was incorporated in 2000 to distribute unique waterproof mattress protectors in the United States. By 2003, the business had grown to revenues in excess of $3.5 million and was represented in 40 states. Early in 2004, Protect-A-Bed established operations in Chicago to further facilitate the growing distribution needs in the United States. Protect-A-Bed moved its corporate headquarters from Northbrook, Illinois to Wheeling, IL in the summer of 2011. iPhone and Android app that launched in early 2011, called Bed Bugs 101, to serve as a mobile consumer reference guide on bed bugs.[4] In July 2011, Protect-A-Bed released an iPhone game called Bed Bug Plague, that serves as an interactive bed bug elimination game.
Protect-A-Bed operates offices around the world in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, China, South Africa, Norway, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Korea, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and the Caribbean.[6] The Protect-A-Bed product is represented by distributors in 45 countries across the world, including a joint venture in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, and more recently, opening a distribution in India, Russia and Singapore. Protect a bed in IndonesiaA federal court in California ruled on May 21 that consumers may suffer financial harm if they buy products they're misled to believe are on sale. The ruling, involving a lawsuit accusing Kohl's department store of running fake sales, underscores why you should be skeptical of advertised price comparisons, especially at stores that continually run sales. At issue is a 2010 class-action lawsuit by a consumer who said he would not have purchased luggage and clothing at Kohl's that were advertised as having been marked down from 32 to 50 percent had he known that those items routinely were being sold at discounted prices.
Kohl's argued that even if the original prices were misrepresented, the customer didn't suffer a loss because he was able to buy the items at the advertised prices. A lower court agreed, dismissing the case without deciding whether Kohl's had engaged in false advertising. But in a 21-page decision, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit restored the case, ruling that the customer could claim that he was financially harmed if the "original" prices were indeed bogus and led him to purchase items he would not have otherwise bought. "Most consumers have, at some point, purchased merchandise that was marketed as being 'on sale' because the proffered discount seemed too good to pass up," says the decision. "Retailers, well aware of consumers' susceptibility to a bargain, therefore have an incentive to lie to their customers by falsely claiming that their products have previously sold at a far higher 'original' price in order to induce customers to purchase merchandise at a purportedly marked-down 'sale' " The court did not rule on whether Kohl's prices actually were false.
That allegation is expected to be decided as the case continues. California and other states have laws prohibiting false advertising. And Federal Trade Commission advertising guidelines say that when merchants inflate prices to create the appearance of a bargain, "the purchaser is not receiving the unusual value he expects." Consumer Reports' look at Kohl's pricing Last year, we compared prices of more than a dozen home and kitchen products "on sale" at Kohl's with prices at a handful of online retailers. We easily were able to beat Kohl's deals. for $399.99 and as low as $320 elsewhere. Even the manufacturer's website was selling it for $40 less than Kohl's, whose advertised "regular" price was $549.99. Concerns about Kohl's sales are not new. , a consumer website that reports on fine-print gotchas, followed Kohl's prices on 20 items for 103 consecutive days. He reported that the products were on sale an average of 86 percent of the time and that one out of four items was never offered at the regular or original price.
" in reacting to the California decision. We've seen similar issues with merchant references to manufacturer list prices. For example, while researching a recent story about buying prescription eyeglasses, we found several instances in which eyeglass websites gave different list prices for the exact same frames. We found other cases in 2011, including one website showing an $86 list price for Hewlett-Packett Deskjet 3000 printer with an actual MSRP of $69.99. The site's $66.99 price, purported to be a $19 savings, was in fact a reduction of only $3 off the list price. WHAT TO DO Don't be blinded by the sea of "sales" signs you'll see in some stores. And forget references to list price, MSRP, street price, retail price, or a retailer's "regular" or "original" price. Instead, comparison shop to find the best price before buying. Use an Internet search with the exact product name and model number so you're sure you're comparing the same item. Vapamore MR-100 Primo Dry Vapor Steamer (Newest Model) FREE 2-DAY EXPRESS SHIPPING (58 PSI)
Yes, It's in stock FREE 2-Day EXPRESS Shipping! Kill bed bugs and their eggs on contact without chemicals.*Includes The Latest Ceme Solenoid For Even Dryer Steam* Please select an option below: Produces 210° - 220° Super Heated Steam Cleans & Sanitizes Without Chemicals Removes Dirt Grease Grime Stains Soap Scum Includes Everything Needed To Start Cleaning Kills Germs, Giardia, Viruses Dust Mites Mold & Mildew Extremely Effective Bedbug Treatment 60 Minutes Of Operation Per Tank Solenoid Operated Steam Control 1.6 Liter Stainless Steal Boiler 1500 Watt Water Heater see what our experts have to say about this product We've selected to offer the MR-100 Primo against bed bugs because of several factors, which we will discuss further in the following product review. These factors include its ETL certification, ceme solenoid, pressure adjustment knob, dry vapor engineering, ability to be used for 60 minutes at a time and its high tip temperature needed to kill bed bugs and eggs on contact.
The MR-100 Primo is a dry vapor steamer in that it delivers less water than an ordinary wet steamer reducing the likelihood of mold or mildew developing. The Vapamore uses an Italian made "Ceme Solenoid," which electronically delivers steam from the boiler to the steam hose greatly reducing the water normally built up between steaming. The "Ceme Solenoid" is normally found in steamers above $599 making the Vapamore Primo a great value at $299. Delivered steam is only 5% water by volume allowing treated areas to dry much faster than those treated with a wet steamer. The MR-100 Primo also enables the user to treat for up to sixty minutes without needing to refill the stainless steel tank, which can be helpful when treating several rooms. One of the most important facts to mention is that the Primo's end tip temperature exceeds 210 degrees Fahrenheit (well above the 170 degrees needed to kill bed bugs and their eggs on contact). The end of the steamer attachment should be held in close proximity (within 1-2 inches) of the object being treated to ensure high temperature steam is applied.
We recommend using the included wide angle attachment with the toweling applied for broad surfaces as it offers better control and direct contact with the surface being treated. Its important to read and follow the instruction found in the owners manual carefully to prevent burns that can occur with hot steam if not used properly. Another great feature the Vapamore MR-100 Primo offers is an adjustable pressure control enabling the user to lower or raise the pressure coming out of the tip. This helps apply heat evenly without blowing bed bugs and their eggs around (where many other steamers in the market come up short). If the pressure is ever too high, simply turn the pressure knob on the unit to a lower setting and you'll have far better control especially when using different attachments. The MR-100 Primo includes 17 attachments allowing the user to apply the dry vapor steamer on different surfaces including baseboards, mattresses and box springs, carpeting, countertops, tile and wood floors.
Our other entry level steamer found on the site does a great job for small surface application, but can only operate for 10-15 minutes before needing to be refilled making the MR-100 Primo a better choice for treating several rooms. Bed bugs are highly susceptible to heat, which is why a dry vapor steam treatment can be used effectively to kill bed bugs. Some bed bugs are resistant to chemicals, but none can withstand 200+ degree heat killing both bed bugs and their eggs. The Vapamore MR-100 Primo is a high quality ETL certified residential dry vapor steamer that zaps bed bugs and their eggs dead on contact. The MR-100 Primo is unique in that it can be used in conjunction with several other of our products as a completely non-chemical bed bug treatment. Another great feature is the limited lifetime warranty, which offers peace of mind for years of steaming operation (please see the warranty registration form and warranty details below). Please keep in mind that all steamers use water and the "Dry Vapor" classification simply means that it's dryer and has a higher tip temperature than a normal steamers.
This is realized through a steam control knob allowing the user to adjust steam outflow along with a sealed tank under higher pressure. The Vapamore Primo is a multipurpose unit and can also be used to deep clean, remove dirt, stains and kill bacteria nnd spores without using detergents or chemicals. The Primo works with ordinary tap water and is the perfect non-toxic, eco-friendly green cleaning solution. Bed Bug Usage Tips: Steamers are a great chemical free and very effective way to treat for pests such as bedbugs and dust mites. The pests and their eggs are killed instantly when subjected to the high heat produced by the steamer. When treating for bedbugs or dust mites on furniture such as sofas, chairs, and beds there are a few simple steps to follow to help be successful in eradicating the pests. Before you start always make sure to follow these few rules. Never steam into electrical outlets or connections and when steaming along base boards, wood furniture and trim always follow with a dry towel to remove the condensation or water build up.
When steaming a mattresses or bedding make sure to allow the mattress or bedding to completely air dry prior to installing any plastic covers or plastic encasements commonly used for bedbug prevention. Attachments: Using the clothes steamer attachment with the small cotton cover is great for beds, pillows, sofas, chairs etc. Pass over the area slowly with light contact in order to heat the area being treated and killing the pest and their eggs. The jet tip is great for getting into corners of bed frames, moldings, trim, furniture or any details areas that may be infected. To Use Our Non-Chemical Treatment Protocol Against Bed Bugs We Recommend: SafeRest Box Spring and Mattress Encasements with Pillow Protectors J.T Eaton bed Bug Powder (natural diatomaceous earth) Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought SafeRest Premium Hypoallergenic Waterproof Zippered Certified Bed Bug Proof Mattress Encasement (fits 9"- 12") SafeRest Premium Hypoallergenic Waterproof Zippered Certified Bed Bug Proof Box Spring Encasement (fits up to 9")