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How To Check If Your Hotel Room Has Bed Bugs

How To Check If Your Hotel Room Has Bed Bugs

Bed bugs and the itchy, red bites they impose are definitely not souvenirs you want to bring home after vacation. But, unfortunately, these hardy, fast-multiplying critters can hitchhike into hotels—and not just the cheap, roadside lodges, but luxury hotels and resorts, too. If you stay in a room that’s got them, the bug can also catch a ride home with you in your suitcase, invading your space, and causing a costly and stubborn infestation. “Bed bugs are a primarily hitchhiking insect as opposed to a foraging one, […]

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Here’s what you need to know about the textile and mattress waste ban that goes into effect Nov. 1

Here's what you need to know about the textile and mattress waste ban that goes into effect Nov. 1

Local You can no longer throw out old mattresses and textiles. They must be donated or recycled. Another mattress is grabbed from a pile for recycling. Cloth waste that can’t be recycle is compressed and bundled for trash at left at UTEC in Lawrence. Globe staff photo: Joanne Rathe If you’re thinking of getting rid of your old mattress or throwing out some ripped or stained clothing, starting Tuesday, you can no longer put them in the trash. Beginning Nov. 1, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection […]

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Falls rescue mission seeks long-term solution to bedbug problem | Local News

Falls rescue mission seeks long-term solution to bedbug problem | Local News

Representatives from the Niagara Gospel Rescue Mission are opening up about a persistent problem in hopes members of the community will step forward to assist with funds needed for a more permanent solution. The problem, which is not uncommon in places like homeless shelters and hotels where people come and go often, involves bedbugs. Mission officials hired an exterminator to do a sweep of the Portage Road site on Wednesday. Without anti-microbial mattresses and pillows and specialized equipment that helps kill bedbugs found on clothing, rescue mission […]

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Why Washing Your Mattress Is Essential, Not Optional

Washing Your Mattress

    Getting a good night’s sleep is vital for our mental and physical well-being. If we regularly fail to obtain the recommended amount of sleep per night, we not only start each day negatively, but continued exposure can cause various debilitating health issues. Suppose you are regularly rousing, feeling unsatisfied, or stiff. In that case, you might be overdue for a mattress upgrade, and since we spend at least twenty-six years of our lives in bed, we want to ensure that we preserve the lifespan of […]

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The best mattress protectors in 2022: waterproof and cooling covers

The best mattress protectors in 2022: waterproof and cooling covers

The best mattress protectors safeguard against spills, stains, germs and allergens. Some full mattress covers (also known as mattress encasements) offer protection from bed bugs, while most are designed to ward off dust mites. These thin sheets of hard-working fabric cover your mattress on the top and four sides, providing a protective barrier. Full mattress encasements cover the bottom too and are usually bed bug-proof. So if you have invested in the best mattress for your sleep, protecting it from the start helps it last longer. This […]

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Bought a new mattress? Then you need a mattress protector, pronto – here’s why

Bought a new mattress? Then you need a mattress protector, pronto – here’s why

You’ve just spent hundreds or even thousands of dollars on a new mattress, so how do you keep it safe from stains, spills and nasties? Enter the humble mattress protector, a fabric covering designed to safeguard your comfy bed from allergens, urine and more.  Investing in one of these fabric covers is necessary if you want to prolong the lifespan of your new or older mattress and keep your sleeping space hygienic.  They are especially vital if you have recently bought the best mattress for your budget […]

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