Does that pad protect against bed bugs (house already infested) or should I just purchase a new mattress?
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Hello, I'm glad you asked. If you have bugs, the best bet is to get It checked out. Have you been getting bites, such as little red bumps. Unless your bed is completely covered by bugs I would get the top and bottom cover, once on this will keep any bugs from coming out of mattress or box spring. This is not a total solution, so a pest control company is the next step. The one I used did a hepa vacuum and steam cleaned all rooms. A lot of work is involved cleaning clothes and moving things around. If you buy a mattress and don't take care of bugs you will still have a problem. I hope this helps.
458005
did not work for me, bug still there i purchased new bed instead. waste of my money.
458006
Couldn't give you answer to that.dont have bed bugs, using it as protection. It is great quality. Covers over the zippers, I think it would do the job. Good luck, and sorry you have to deal with that.
458007
Hello, I'm glad you asked. If you have bugs, the best bet is to get It checked out. Have you been getting bites, such as little red bumps. Unless your bed is completely covered by bugs I would get the top and bottom cover, once on this will keep any bugs from coming out of mattress or box spring. This is not a total solution, so a pest control company is the next step. The one I used did a hepa vacuum and steam cleaned all rooms. A lot of work is involved cleaning clothes and moving things around. If you buy a mattress and don't take care of bugs you will still have a problem. I hope this helps. Hello, I'm glad you asked. If you have bugs, the best bet is to get It checked out. Have you been getting bites, such as little red bumps. Unless your bed is completely covered by bugs I would get the top and bottom cover, once on this will keep any bugs from coming out of mattress or box spring. This is not a total solution, so a pest control company is the next step. The one I used did a hepa vacuum and steam cleaned all rooms. A lot of work is involved cleaning clothes and moving things around. If you buy a mattress and don't take care of bugs you will still have a problem. I hope this... » Read More Hello, I'm glad you asked. If you have bugs, the best bet is to get It checked out. Have you been getting bites, such as little red bumps. Unless your bed is completely covered by bugs I would get the top and bottom cover, once on this will keep any bugs from coming out of mattress or box spring. This is not a total solution, so a pest control company is the next step. The one I used did a hepa vacuum and steam cleaned all rooms. A lot of work is involved cleaning clothes and moving things around. If you buy a mattress and don't take care of bugs you will still have a problem. I hope this helps. « Show Less
458008
I am not sure, I bought this product for the water proof feature. I suggest you contact a pest control company for advice.
458009
Use mattress/boxspring covers and get some diatomaceous earth. put the powder in a ketchup squeeze bottle and squeeze out a solid line of it all along the edge of your boxspring and around the legs[wheels] of the frame. If you buy a new mattress, it will be a wste of money, as the bugs are hiding elsewhere and will infest your new bed. The point is to use the powder to create a barrier that the bugs will have to crawl through to get you. Yes, you are the bait. You must do this for at least 3 months. Vacuum often and replace. We have 5 bedrooms and 6 beds- we got rid of ours but still put powder down. Use mattress/boxspring covers and get some diatomaceous earth. put the powder in a ketchup squeeze bottle and squeeze out a solid line of it all along the edge of your boxspring and around the legs[wheels] of the frame. If you buy a new mattress, it will be a wste of money, as the bugs are hiding elsewhere and will infest your new bed. The point is to use the powder to create a barrier that the bugs will have to crawl through to get you. Yes, you are the bait. You must do this for at least 3 months. Vacuum often and replace. We have 5 bedrooms and 6 beds- we got rid of... » Read More Use mattress/boxspring covers and get some diatomaceous earth. put the powder in a ketchup squeeze bottle and squeeze out a solid line of it all along the edge of your boxspring and around the legs[wheels] of the frame. If you buy a new mattress, it will be a wste of money, as the bugs are hiding elsewhere and will infest your new bed. The point is to use the powder to create a barrier that the bugs will have to crawl through to get you. Yes, you are the bait. You must do this for at least 3 months. Vacuum often and replace. We have 5 bedrooms and 6 beds- we got rid of ours but still put powder down. « Show Less
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Sorry, I have never used a mattress pad. I guess if you use a fitted bed sheet, the pad will stay in position over the encasement. I used the mattress and box spring encasement to get rid of the bedbugs. I hope this helps.
677046
Bed bugs will live in your box spring a well as the mattress.This product is specifically for mattresses and does not come with anything to cover the box spring.You could get two and be protected that way, but I'm willing to bet that there's a bed bug box spring protector out there.
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This mattress pad is just a cover. It doesn't really add "extra" comfort or softness to the mattress. We just bought a new mattress from Amazon...It was delivered in a box. Medium firm 10' foam...and I bought the mattress pad to protect it. FINALLY we are getting restful sleep. If you can swing a new mattress...I would do that first. Sorry I am not much help.
720861
You use a fitted sheet on top of it. I hear rustling every now and then, but the mattress pad doesn't make you sweat. It's a great product if you have a toddler who on occasion has an accident at night. The mattress cover will save your mattress.
68123
I seriously doubt that you can get replacements except from the mattress pad manufacturer and that may take so much effort and final cost that I'm sure it would be far easier to simply buy a new pad. Such controls rarely wear out, which is one reason that replacements might be impractical. What happened, did you spill your milk on one? If that is the case, perhaps placing a small clear plastic bag over it might be wise. Good Luck!
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The pad is pretty soft... at first. Its pretty thin, and quickly flattens out and becomes hard if you have baby sleeping on it every night. Due to the odd shape, there aren't really any mattresses you can buy, and last I checked, Fisher Price didn't sell replacement pads. There is no sheet, and I haven't seen any in this size or shape. Eventually, I cut a small slit in the bottom of the pad and inserted a blanket to pad it. Also, the pad is not machine washable. If baby pees through or spits up on the pad, you have to hand wash and air dry. And then hope in dries before nap time. Because, no replacements. The pad is pretty soft... at first. Its pretty thin, and quickly flattens out and becomes hard if you have baby sleeping on it every night. Due to the odd shape, there aren't really any mattresses you can buy, and last I checked, Fisher Price didn't sell replacement pads. There is no sheet, and I haven't seen any in this size or shape. Eventually, I cut a small slit in the bottom of the pad and inserted a blanket to pad it. Also, the pad is not machine washable. If baby pees through or spits up on the pad, you have to hand wash and air dry. And then hope in dries before nap time. Because,... » Read More The pad is pretty soft... at first. Its pretty thin, and quickly flattens out and becomes hard if you have baby sleeping on it every night. Due to the odd shape, there aren't really any mattresses you can buy, and last I checked, Fisher Price didn't sell replacement pads. There is no sheet, and I haven't seen any in this size or shape. Eventually, I cut a small slit in the bottom of the pad and inserted a blanket to pad it. Also, the pad is not machine washable. If baby pees through or spits up on the pad, you have to hand wash and air dry. And then hope in dries before nap time. Because, no replacements. « Show Less
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My bed had the same problem, and the mattress pad has helped considerably. It won't make your mattress like new, but it will give you a lot more padding and buy you some time before you have to replace your mattress.
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I actually bought the cool shield mattress protector first since my toddler sneaks into our room at night & on many occasions has wet our bed, but I also have the mattress cover that came with the memory foam pad as well. It seems like overkill, but I don't want my mattress pad to get ruined & the cover they sent me helps the over heating I was having while sleeping on this & I'm not sure that alone would be enough protection against my toddler wetting the bed every other night! With all that plus a fitted sheet it does not affect the comfort whatsoever.
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This mattress encasement seems to be a good storage option to keep the bugs out and keep it clean: http://amzn.to/1siuQAy . Also it this can be washed and is waterproof, so its good to have to put over the mattress while you sleep on it.
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I haven't tested it I bought a cover for it when I ordered the mattress. You can never be too careful. Always buy a cover anyway. It's easier to toss in the wash and be sure it's sterile, rather than spray and wipe clean.
174846
Coincidentally, I have a dog who sleeps on it. She is my rather stocky Olde English Bulldogge. Her nails do not damage the mattress because I bought a decently padded mattress pad. I suggest you do the same! Besides protecting the mattress from tears, the mattress pad, if washed im bleach and rinsed well, helps keep dust mites from settling in.
1960806
No, this serves as the only sheet you need. I would suggest a mattress pad laid underneath, of course. Just the flat sheet type of mattress pad, not the fitted type. Buy an extra zip sheet!
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It may be a little big for a full size bed -- don't they sell a full/double size? Anyway, as far as I would be concerned -- YES, I'd go ahead and get the queen if they had no double, because sheets these days are so big they'd have no problem covering the excess pad. It IS an absolutely WONDERFUL mattress pad/protector.
550535
You don't need one. The "mattress" is made out of waterproof material so you can just wipe it with a cloth if accidents happen. Changing table pad covers fit as sheets too.
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I cant comment on your numbers for most others or my own pad, but I know its working for me. The mattress I replaced with the memory foam king was a plush, so Im more inclined towards soft than you. My new mattress was too soft, and this helped a lot.
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I personally don't use a mattress pad, just wipe it clean and let it air dry.