Futon Mattress CoversMattress 8Queen Size Futon MattressTwin Size FutonFuton CoverWashable ConditionDurable ConditionBlue ConditionCondition BrandForwardBrand New Real Light Denim Jean Queen Size Futon Mattress Cover, Thick and Durable Dark Blue Denim. by D&D Futon Furniture. Material: Real Denim Jean, Thicker and more durable.. Zipper on three sides of the mattress. Size: Fitting on Queen Size Mattress 8" Thick x 60" Wide x 80" Long.. Are you looking for a thicker and more durable futon cover? It ought to be this real denim Queen size futon cover,...This is an example of a HTML caption with a link. Bed Bug Mattress Covers For Lab-Proven Protection from Bed Bugs BugStop bed bug mattress covers have been lab tested to be “Bed Bug Proof” by Snell Scientific Labs in the USA. The results show that our specially designed fabric, zipper and patented closure prevent bed bugs and their eggs from biting through or escaping! Click here for the independent lab certification.
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Zippered covers have rust-proof polyester zippers Will not crack to -15º F. With the unprecedented increase in bed bug infestation experienced recently in the United States, the demand for protective bedding has spurred manufacturers to promote a variety of products designed to deal with the problem. Unfortunately, bed bugs are very difficult to control. Therefore, bedbug-proof products must be designed so that bedbugs cannot cross barriers. Only the AMCAN line of bedbug proof products features a unique Patented tape closure that fits securely over the zipper end to form a complete seal that prevents bed bugs from getting in or out. All our bedbug proof protective bedding is tested and certified bed bug proof. By utilizing our zippered mattress and boxspring covers, you can be sure you are protected. Inquire with AmCan Products online or call us toll free at 1-877-411-0053.How to Choose a Washable Underpad When selecting a reusable underpad, it is necessary to examine the different components of each pad: absorbency, backsheet material, and size.
Depending upon your needs and these factors, the price of a reusable pad will vary. By examining the features below, you will be able to determine which pads are deemed appropriate to effectively meet your specific incontinent needs. Absorbency: Involves the volume an underpad can effectively contain. What physically pulls in the moisture and liquid is an "absorbing polymer." More polymer and its density will have a significant impact on an underpad's absorption, as it will be able to securely hold more urine. However, please do not confuse absorbency with the size of your pad. A larger underpad does not always correlate to more absorption. When determining the level of absorbency that you need, it is best to contemplate the amount and flow rate that will be landing on the reusable pad. For example, a small animal would likely produce a small volume and low flow rate of urine and, therefore, could successfully use a light absorbency pad. A potty-training child, though, would most likely have a higher output of urine and a faster flow rate, therefore requiring a more absorbent pad.
An incontinent adult would probably produce the highest volume of urine and have the fastest flow rate. However, some determinants may allow an adult to use a lesser absorbency pad if the individual wears a diaper and is changed often. Please note, though, that if you are using a moderate absorbency reusable bed pad and it is not enough, do not layer multiple pads, as that can be problematic and cause leakage. The most effective and efficient solution is to use the correct absorbency level for your needs. Materials: Once a pad has successfully absorbed the urine, it secures it by integrating a liquid-proof barrier, preventing it from running directly through the protective bedding. There are two main material types that are liquid-proof barriers: vinyl and urethane. There are notable differences between the two materials between the two materials that can affect your decision making; learn about the differences before making your purchase. Bed pads with a vinyl barrier: Can induce heat while sleeping.
Require more time to fully dry after washing. Bed pads with a urethane barrier: More durable and last longer. Permit the transfer of heat, which is beneficial during different seasons. Wash and dry more quickly. In addition to the barrier, there are other material factors that can affect a reusable underpad's absorbency, such as its filling. Common fillers in such a pad include cotton, polyester, rayon, nylon, or fiber. Peruse each product description below to determine the material contents. Underpad Size: When determining the dimensions that are best for your needs, keep in mind that we recommend having a minimum of 6 to 10 inches around the "target zone." This border allows you to change positions and mishaps for fluid that miss its mark. By clicking on the product descriptions below, you can see what dimensions are available for that particular reusable underpad.If you have bed bugs, many pest management professionals and entomologists recommend encasing your mattresses in high-quality encasements that are designed and tested to keep bed bugs in or out.
If you do not yet have bed bugs, bed bug encasements may be a good preventive measure for keeping bed bugs out of your box springs and mattress. The use of bed bug encasements is not without controversy. We are aware of several highly respected UK bed bug experts (namely Richard Naylor of the University of Sheffield and David Cain of Bed-bugs.co.uk), who don’t recommend encasing mattresses. However, at this writing (8/2011), I can’t think of any North American PCOs or entomologists who generally recommend against bed bug encasements. The design of beds may play into this: keep in mind that UK beds tend not to have US-style box springs, and that box springs are notorious for harboring bed bugs. And British-style divan beds tend to have wheels attached, which makes them impossible to encase. The argument for encasement use: The argument against bed bug encasements: Click the following link to read discussions tagged as being about “encasements” on our forums.
My own sense gathered from the input of various experts is that the vulnerability of North American-style box springs means they should be securely encased. (As you’ll see below, some experts recommend this be done with mattress encasements, which may be better-designed in some cases than those marketed as box spring encasements.) And while using a mattress encasement does not prevent you from getting bed bugs in your home, if kept intact, it will keep them on the encasement surface and prevent bed bugs from harboring on and leaving fecal stains on the mattress itself — and the staining in particular is something many people would like to avoid, especially on a nice or newer mattress. If your pest management professional does recommend encasement use for your box springs and/or mattresses, make sure you are using ones which have been independently tested to keep bed bugs in or out (more on that below), make sure they are installed correctly and carefully, and inspect them regularly and carefully for tears.
On the other hand, if your pest management professional does not agree with the use of bed bug encasements, and they seem to know what they’re doing, then I would recommend you follow their protocols. You need to encase both the mattress and the box spring (if you have one). North American style box springs are even more vulnerable than most mattresses to harboring bed bugs. (Bedbugs can get “inside” a box springs, whereas they will only get inside a torn mattress.) You should obtain bed bug encasements before the pest control operator comes to treat your home, but I recommend not putting them on until treatment occurs; many PCOs will want to treat/remove bed bugs from your mattress before it is encased. Keep in mind that you need to be careful with any encasement to avoid tearing. If you have a bed frame with sharp edges, put tape or felt around them to avoid having them poke or rub against the encasement fabric. While encasements are available at all kinds of retailers (and from many pest control operators), they are not all alike.
A few years ago, Richard Cooper performed tests comparing six encasements which were being marketed for protection against bed bugs: Protect-A-Bed AllerZip with BugLock Zip, National Allergy Elegance, National Allergy Classic, Mattress Safe, CleanRest and Bed Wetting Direct. You can watch the videos and read more about the tests here. To summarize, in the first experiment, Cooper found that all six encasements kept first instar nymph bedbugs (the smallest life stage) from escaping through the zipper teeth of the encasement. In the second experiment, only three encasements (Protect-A-Bed, National Allergy Elegance, and Mattress Safe) kept first instar nymphs from escaping from a completely closed zipper end stop (the place where the zipper closes). National Allergy Classic, Bed Wetting Direct, and Clean Rest encasements failed this second test. And in the final experiment, only one of the bed bug encasements, Protect-A-Bed’s AllerZip, kept bed bugs from escaping even if the zipper was not completely closed.
This gives added protection, since even if the zipper is open by one to two teeth, bedbugs will be kept in. In fact, Cooper says in the third video (here) that the Protect-A-Bed bed bug encasements have to be opened 3.5 inches or more in order for bed bugs to escape. Otherwise, the BugLock (TM) design feature keeps bed bugs in. There have been some developments since those tests were conducted. MattressSafe encasements has a zipper mechanism which it did not seem to have during the tests described above. Mattress Safe has passed independent entomologists’ tests, which you can consult here. SafeRest Encasements are another newer product which was tested in Dec. 2010 by Snell Scientifics (who also conducted studies for Mattress Safe and BugStop). You can buy SafeRest encasements at Bed Bug Supply and view the testing data which is linked from there also. BugStop Elite encasements (sold in Canada by the Allergy Guy) have also passed independent entomologist’s tests (conducted by Snell Scientifics).
Protect-a-Bed: This article about bed bug encasements from the Wall Street Journal describes the tests the Protect-a-Bed AllerZip encasements were put through: It’s important to buy a good-quality cover, one with a zipper that stays in place and doesn’t have large gaps between the teeth, scientists say. The Protect-A-Bed, made by JAB Distributors Inc., of Northbrook, Ill., uses a zipper with tiny teeth and a “bug lock” system, a fabric channel with foam backing that keeps bugs inside even if the zipper pulls open slightly. In developing the Protect-A-Bed, JAB first tested fabric to make sure bugs couldn’t bite through (they couldn’t), then hired an independent lab to put starved, live bedbugs inside the zippered covers and tempt them with a human leg at regular intervals. For the lab test, JAB made three-foot-long test replicas of its encasements, with foam serving as “mattresses.” No bedbugs escaped during the monthlong test, and the company says the full-size versions it sells are made to the same standards as the models.