How effective is this encasement against mold spores that are already in the mattress? Are they totally contained?
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Mold is dangerous in any amount. The cover is very well made and I love mine but I am not sure if it can contain the lethal dangers of mold. If it is a quick fix until you can get a mattress I would say that it would do the job but for the sake of your health I personally recommend a new mattress. I have had first hand experience with mold and it can be very dangerous, cause migraines, mood fluctuation and many internal issues. Good luck.
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The weave is pretty tight on the fabric and the mattress is completely enclosed in the encasement. I would say that anything on the mattress is contained inside.
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The answer is yes fit perfect and is complety close, is more te szipper loock invisible.
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So far it seems to work really well with my little ones wetting the bed. I haven't had any issues with it not protecting the mattress.
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If it's just a small area and you know for sure there isn't a much bigger problem out of sight (behind walls, under carpet, etc.) then you can use either a bleach solution or vinegar solution. You should check online for suggested concentrations and directions. I did this myself for a small patch of mold on some drywall, and it worked out fine. But if you suspect there is a bigger problem you should call a professional remediation company. You don't want the spores spreading through your home if you have young children or elderly with weak respiratory systems. (I have seen DIY mold removal on youtube which basically requires you to wear a hazmat suit and cut out pieces of drywall, floor, etc that have been infested with mold. I guess you could go that route if you have the time...)
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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?
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Kills bed bug Eggs It is safe on mattress and sheets. I use plastic cases on all my pillows and mattress. Reminder you still need to continue with cleaning vacuum monitoring it only takes 1 tiny bug egg. Check your computers and electronics as well, bugs hide nest in those too.
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Golly - I don't honestly know! It protects against mites & bedbugs! I'm 70 & have no bed setters in the house! It is washable (but not dryer). I would suggest putting a piece of plastic under this for safety sake. Sorry I can't be of more help. Or put it on & put the plastic under the mattress pad. It is not easy to put on - takes 2 - 3 people. Preserve it as long as you can!
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I purchased both the mattress and box spring encasements. I think the only difference between the two is that the mattress encasement has the terry cloth type layer on top, which is usually covered by your bed sheets anyways. The outside material is similar to the material you'd see on a sleeping bag which supposedly helps keep unwanted critters from entering or leaving your mattress. If you plan on using bed sheets over it, the box spring encasement would be fine.
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I believe mold is relatively large, so it will. However, you will probably want to get a unit with a silver filter in it to kill any trapped mold spores.
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I thoroughly investigated what mask to buy to clean up a mold-infestation in my apartment. This is the one that reliable on-line sources recommended. AND the very competent mold inspector I hired told me that it is the correct one. It protects from visible mold, but also from the microscopic mold spores that are so tiny they are invisible. In other words, this mask protects you from any toxin or waste that is that tiny and also from anything larger than that, like the pet waste you mentioned. What's also great is that it protects you from harsh detergents or chemicals you may decide to use in the clean up, even bleach. I hired others to do most of the mold clean up, but I also needed to be involved. While wearing it, as well as afterwards, I experienced no mold symptoms. Also, at that time bleach was recommended for parts of the clean up. I am TERRIBLY allergic to bleach, but experienced no allergic reaction whatsoever. I hope my information is reassuring to you. (By the way, I have no association with the company that makes the mask. I work as a psychologist in Milwaukee.)
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I cannot honestly answer this question since we don't have a bed bug problem. However, the fact that this mattress cover envelops the mattress would prevent bed bugs from getting in.
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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!
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It will kill mold spores, but won't remove the dead mold that is still there. Still has to be wiped or removed. But if it's dead and you can't get to it, still worth it.
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Yes it kills mold spores. It is a high concentration ozone and should not be used in an occupied room as ozone is a lung and mucous membrane irritant. I believe the manual says to leave the room unoccupied for forty-five minutes after completion of ozone treatment. There is a smell of ozone that lingers for quite some time as in a couple of hours or so that some of my family finds annoying. After that time the air is quite fresh as the ozone converts back to oxygen. Even in our unfinished 150 year old brick and dirt floored basement feels fresh. It has drastically cut down on any mold problems in that space.
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I think about room temperature should be fine. These are fungal spores so I imagine they are incredibly resilient to temperature changes.
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Hello, As of yet, I haven't used the mattress cover because my apartment had an infestation of bedbugs and I had to throw everything out. A professional pest control agent came to see me and he looked at this mattress cover. He said that it is made of the very thing that bedbugs like most So, I don't know the answer to YOUR question but the mattress is no good if you are going to prevent bedbugs. Annette
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We have a 2400 square-foot house, and the unit is doing a great job. If installed properly, it will kill mold at the source and prevent it from spreading throughout the house.
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It is like a fitted sheet where it is snugs the side of the mattress. It is not an encasement.