Can you install the encasement before steaming the mattress? Would that be less effective to kill the bed bugs?
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If you already have an infested mattress, this won't kill them. They can survive up to a year without food, but it will at least keep them from going in or out. We put one on our mattress until we could afford another, and we didn't have any issues with them after that.
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Hi, if you are going to steam the matress, do it first then install the encasement. I steamed my carpets but not the matress, it might be a waste of your time. Personally I just bought rubbing alcohol and a spray bottle and I sprayed it all over the mattress as well as on the visible bed bugs that were hiding in the corners and then I placed encasement. Honestly from my experience if there are any eggs or live bed bugs when you encase it they get stuck in there. Only con to rubbing alcohol is that it doesn't kill eggs just live bed bugs with 2 simple sprays! I would also recommend you buy the beep coasters those will detect if you got rid of them or if the problem is decreasing. Good luck! Hi, if you are going to steam the matress, do it first then install the encasement. I steamed my carpets but not the matress, it might be a waste of your time. Personally I just bought rubbing alcohol and a spray bottle and I sprayed it all over the mattress as well as on the visible bed bugs that were hiding in the corners and then I placed encasement. Honestly from my experience if there are any eggs or live bed bugs when you encase it they get stuck in there. Only con to rubbing alcohol is that it doesn't kill eggs just live bed bugs with 2 simple sprays! I would also recommend you buy... » Read More Hi, if you are going to steam the matress, do it first then install the encasement. I steamed my carpets but not the matress, it might be a waste of your time. Personally I just bought rubbing alcohol and a spray bottle and I sprayed it all over the mattress as well as on the visible bed bugs that were hiding in the corners and then I placed encasement. Honestly from my experience if there are any eggs or live bed bugs when you encase it they get stuck in there. Only con to rubbing alcohol is that it doesn't kill eggs just live bed bugs with 2 simple sprays! I would also recommend you buy the beep coasters those will detect if you got rid of them or if the problem is decreasing. Good luck! « Show Less
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I suggest consulting with an exterminator for the correct answer. I bought this encasement for a relative, I also bought an encasement for myself to cover the mattress at a seasonal rental in Florida as a precaution.
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Did not use for bed bugs so cannot answer your question. Thought I read other people who said had to steam mattress first but unsure. Sorry.
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No, and I don't think I would want to have a sheet that closed so tightly that bedbugs would be sealed out -- if such a thing even exists. Bed bugs are really small, small enough to get through most zippers, etc.
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I don't know why this particular steamer would do any better than others at cleaning your tile. I would save the money and replace the flooring but, If you ever need to kill bed bugs, this is the steamer you need!
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Yes but I would imagine that getting a little messy to sleep on. Put underneath and,in between mattresses, bed sheets and any crevice bugs might hide or travel through to get to you.
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No. You would use one of these to clean whatever before you steam sterilize.
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I had purchased Pronto Brand Products and they were effective. However; I had purchased mattress encasing to combat the bedbugs issues I had and thus far - no problem with infestation.
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If bedbugs come in on rugs this would help keep them at bay. However, it is delaying not preventing. Most come in on suitcases on the bed from some infested area and they migrate to bedding and from there to walls. Once this happens only heating the room to 130+ fora day or so will kill them.
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Protect A Bed was my brand of choice because they have been independantly tested and passed all quality control tests. It depends on what you want the encasement for though. Are you actually concerned about bed bugs? Like me did you get a second hand mattress and just want to cover it? If you aren't worried about bed bugs then there are several other brands that are cheaper and would probably work just as well. I absolutely love my protect a bed encasement. Our son sometimes gets in our bed at night if he has a bad dream and wets the bed on occasion too. It worked perfectly as a waterproof encasement.
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Bed bugs have built up a huge resistance of most any chemical controls. It's good to use a dust product in void areas and cracks and crevices should be treated as well. We use a residual pyrethroid like Phantom combined with an igr like Nyguard. But your main source for treatment should be extreme heat or cold. We use an industrial steam cleaner. It vaporizes bed bugs in their place.
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yes, just let it air out before putting it on your bed. It doesn't last long
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I agree , keep it on . I Also moved my bed away from the wall & put diatomaceous earth in & between mattress & box spring.
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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.
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It may be a big pain in your behind, but here is one sure way to kill those little buggers. I'm telling you .. get a vinyl or plastic zippered cover for both your box and mattress. Puff that DE powder in every single seam, button pull or whatever. Be sure to puff in your baseboards too. Zipper your box spring and mattress. Then you can cover the top mattress with one of those padded pillowy type things for comfort and an oversized sheet on all of that. Just be darn sure you puff enough of the DE all inside your box springs. The little devils WILL NOT survive that.
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I did. A very light mist on top and lift the ends and spray underneath. Let dry for a couple hours before you make the bed.
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In the user instructions I believe it is recommended you DO NOT. The extra chemicals shorten the life of heating element used to create the steam. Keep a little additional cleaner in a spray bottle and apply it directly to the floor if you wish.
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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.
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The mattress pad is optional. The mattress pad can be used under the encasement for additional quilted padding. The encasement is to protect against dust mites and to protect those with a dust mite allergy.