Specialists in Anti-pressure items for 35 years Modular Foam Anti-Pressure Replacement Mattress RMS Anti-pressure modular foam mattress with wipe clean vapour permeable cover, fully tested. Available in single or double, pad only, cover only, or the complete set. Single bed size 198 x 91 x 15cm Double bed size 198 x 137 x 15cm Base Layer Mattress 50ULGives an even surface on slated bed surfaces and provides a protective underlay in the event of deflation. Being only 50mm deep, “the height above the surface of the top rail” should not be a problem when using a second mattress. Anti-Pressure Mattress Overlay PFS Anti-pressure modular foam overlay with wipe clean vapour permeable cover, fully tested, (test results available) OVERLAY single bed size 190 x 87 x 9cm OVERLAY double bed size 200 x 137 x 9cm Optimise Community Mattress OPCOM1968612M Hospital grade foam mattress with wipe clean vapour permeable cover. 196 x 86 x 12 cm Complete OPCOM1968612M
Cradle to hold active mattress and fill side gap CRD Cradle to hold active mattress and fill side gaps. To hold either a static or alternating anti-pressure mattress. When inflated air mattresses are narrower than the bed leaving a possible entrapment space at the sides. The cradles raised sides help to fill these gaps. Mattress end infill IF Mattress end infill, standard size 90 x 20 x 15cm. Foam Inner with wipe clean vapour permeable, 4-way stretch cover, zip to close. The cover can be removed and washed to 75⁰. Bespoke sizes can be order on request. Bariatric mattress 2 in 1 BFM Bariatric mattress 2 in 1 – Superior Foam replacement mattress. Two way stretch wipe clean vapour permeable P.U.cover. Size 2000 x 1200 x 160 mm BFM Firm edged memory foam mattress RMFEV Firm edged memory foam mattress 198 x 91 x 15cm Complete RMFEV Firm edged anti pressure mattress RMFE Firm edged anti pressure mattress 198 x 91 x 15cm Complete RMFE
Memory foam combi mattress RMV Memory foam combi mattress 198 x 91 x 15cm Complete RMV Simple modular foam without the normal cover which detracts from performance of the foam, protection is by a thin washable, vapour permeable membrane in the form of an elasticated fitted sheet. Mattress side filler MSF Mattress side filler Sizes to order MSF Layer of Air - For heat and moisture dispersal in the form of a fitted sheet LOAM / LOAD / LOAFS / LOAC To provide that illusive interface between mattress and patient, this three dimensional fabric enables air to circulate. Preventing heat and moisture build up. Available in washable fitted sheet form or zipped full cover. Also available in cushion covers. Single bed size LOAM Double bed size LOAD Fully fitted mattress cover Single LOAFSBed Bugs Appearance and Life Cycle The following links exit the site Exit Bat Bugs, Bed Bugs and Relatives (Colorado State University) Bed Bugs and Lookalikes (PDF)(1 pp, 619.93 K, About PDF) (Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station)
Is it a Bed Bug, Cockroach or Carpet Beetle (PDF) (1 pp, 63.55 K, About PDF) (New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene) Your state cooperative extension service office may also be able to help with identification. Appearance of Bed Bugs (Cimex lectularius L.) balloon-like, reddish-brown, and more elongated (if fed recently); if not recently fed, can be nearly invisible to the naked eye because of coloring and size. marked by an eye spot if more than five days old. Bed Bug Life Cycle for our News Letter In the UK there are more than 13 million people who suffer from a variety of allergies including asthma, allergic rhinitisAsthma as most people know can be dangerous and affects the airways and passages to the lungs causing a shortage of breath and a gasping sensation. Eczema is another allergic reaction in the form of an irritable skin condition, One in Six of the European population suffers from Allergic rhinitis.
It is an inflammation of the nasal passages causing sneezing and a blocked or runny nose. Dust Mites are responsible for a large number of these allergic reactions. `Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus` is present in virtually all householdsThis is not a sign of a dirty home but merely a fact of life. This creature is so tiny that it cannot easily seen by the human eye. It measures no more than 0.3mm in length. It is a related to spiders and is prevalent in carpet fibres, sofas, mattresses and even cuddly toys. A normal bed mattress can contain up to 10 million of these beasties in just the upper 10cm! Modern homes in the UK are perfect breeding grounds with their carpets and soft furnishing combined with tightly sealed double glazing units and carefully controlled and monitored central heating systems. It would be best to remove all textiles, carpets and mattresses to create an allergy and dust mite free environment. The Dust Mite feeds on tiny particles of skin.
We humans shed skin every day of the week. When you see dust particles floating in a shaft of sunlight the majority of this is tiny flakes of our own skin. Take a look at your pillow on your bed. How old is it? 10% of the weight of a 6 year old pillow is made up of mites (dead and alive) and their droppings. thought but a fact never the less. We probably spend 30% of our lives in bed with these creatures so even if you don't suffer from allergies yourself it would seem to be a good idea to separate yourself from the mites. In fact the allergy is not to the mite itself but to certain enzymes in the droppings that it produces. A single mattress contains several kilograms of mite droppings, every movement you make sends a cloud of droppings in to the air ready to breatheThis is why mattress protection is so important. manufacturer, mattress protection can be described as mattress protectors, mattress covers, allergy bed sheets, allergy bed cover, anti allergy protectors,
bedding or allergenic bedding but all serve a very similar purpose. A further point to bear in mind is that the flakes of skin that the mite eats have to be broken down by a mould-like fungus before being eaten. The bed is the perfect place for this to happen. Like all moulds, moisture is required to create it. Perspiration and other liquids penetrate the top layer of your mattress (remember there are up to 10 million mites waiting in the top 10cm of your matress) producing the mould to break down the skin to feed the mite. Don't forget about cots either. It is believed that exposure to dust mites in the first months of life can trigger asthma in families with a strong history of the condition. It is also widely believed that it is the build up of bacteria and fungus that produces the toxic gases that are a contributory factor in cot deaths. So we have established that a Waterproof Anti Allergy Mattress Cover is a good idea.
Why then the Snugnights see our full range of anti allergy covers & dust mite proof products The anti allergy bed covers need to be waterproof, yet not give the impression of sleeping on a plastic sheet. This would lead to a sweaty unpleasant It needs to have an absorbent non irritable upper surface to act like a wick to take perspiration away from the body to allow it to evaporate, yet should not be quilted as this provides an ideal breeding area for It needs to be a barrier that the mite and its droppings cannot penetrate It needs to cover the upper surface of the mattress. available that completely enclose the mattress. We do not recommend these for allergy sufferers for two reasons. One is that the very act of turning and lifting the mattress to fit it releases thousands of particles into the air this renders the room useless for at least 36 hours whilst these particles settle once again. Secondly any moisture inside the mattress
cannot escape it is trapped inside slowly rotting the mattress from within. It needs to be able to withstand a very hot wash cycle that destroys see our full range of anti allergy/dust mite proof products click here The cover has a very light (only 36g per metre²) polyurethane laminatedUnlike PVC, Polyurethane is virtually undetectable in use. is light, slightly elastic and silent in use. Water and liquids cannotUnlike PVC it is inert and does not release any chemical compounds and does not smell. Unlike PVC it does not increase perspirationBecause the mites require moisture to produce the mould that breaks down the skin particles, they are effectively starved out of the The upper layer is made from 100% Cotton, a natural fibre that is nonIt has a weight of 140g per metre² with a thick towelling loop that absorbs and spreads perspiration and moisture. The Polyurethane layer is impenetrable to house mites and their allergen. The cover is fitted to the upper surface of the mattress without the
need to lift it. This minimises disturbance of any existing mites. is secured by an elasticated jersey skirt. It also allows the mattress The SnugNights Mattress Cover is designed to withstand a very hot (90°c) wash, this will destroy any mites present. Additionally we also have an anti allergy duvet cover and anti allergy pillow cover available in the •Machine washable to 90c to destroy dust mites and bacteria •Helps with a good nights sleep •Designed to help allergy, asthma, eczema and allergic rhinitis •The most comfortable waterproof mattress cover available •Keeps your mattress looking like new •Cool in summer, warm in winter. •100% cotton terry with polyurethane waterproof membrane •Complete Anti allergy bedding protection. We also have available a complete range of anti allergy duvets. allergy duvets to find out more Allergen - A substance that causes an allergy e.g Pollen, dust mite waste