Question 1

dos it stay cool all night

Accepted Answer

I have noticed no difference in temperature since putting this on my mattress. It is still very breathable so I guess that would mean it does stay cool.

Question 2

I'm not sure if I'm understanding how this works. I'm trying to stop bed bugs from crawling on my mattress when I sleep. So if I enclosed my mattress and slept on this enclosed mattress (me sleeping on top of the cover). Will this cover prevent bed bugs from crawling on it?

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Common places for the bedbug infestations (where they "hide" when they're not biting you) is in the mattress and box springs.  This is the ideal location, because of the proximity to their food source - your blood.  What these encasements do is provide a buffer, eliminating the possibility of an infestation if none currently exists, as well as seal the bugs inside if your bed is already infested.  Encasements are an important part of a bedbug control strategy, but they can't do everything - they can't keep them off your bed if they hide somewhere else.

So what else do you need?  Not treated mattress covers, that supposedly either repel or kill bedbugs.  They are almost completely worthless.  If you actually have bedbugs,  they should be treated by an exterminator - expensive, but those guys are pros and know what they're doing.  But besides these encasements, there are a few other inexpensive things you can do to keep the bugs off your bed.  You need to know a bit about the bedbugs.  They can't fly, but they are fast crawlers.  And they can also climb vertical surfaces - as long as it has a rough texture - such as walls.  But they can't climb on smooth surfaces.  So get some cheap traps.  A set of 4 costs about $20.00, and they go under the bed legs.  The other preventative steps don't cost anything.  Make sure that bed and bedding, including pillows, does not touch the floor or a wall.  And keep bags and clothing that may be infested off the bed.  This should keep you away from becoming a nighttime snack.

Question 3

Would this fit an 8" mattress? Does it move or make noise if it moves during sleep?

Accepted Answer

The cover is very deep, much deeper than I require for my mattress, but don't know exactly how deep.  It is made of heavy-duty cotton and does NOT make noise during sleep.  It is pretty wonderful, actually.

Question 4

why can it be bedbug proof?

Accepted Answer

essentially it keeps bed bugs from getting inside the mattress or ones that are already inside (if that's the case) from getting out. at the point where the zippers close on most matress covers there are holes where the bugs can get in and out, on a bed bug mattress cover the point where the zipper closes is covered and sealed with a zip tie.

ASIN	B005PO5GC8
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#33,713 in Home ( See Top 100 in Home ) #28 in Mattress Encasements
Brand Name	Hospitology
Closure Type	Zipper
Color	White
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,866)
Fabric Type	Polyester
Included Components	Zipper Lock system
Item Display Dimensions	2.03 x 1.98 Meters
Item Firmness Description	soft
Item Weight	454 g
Manufacturer	Hospitology
Manufacturer Part Number	SDSM02K
Manufacturer Warranty Description	Hospitology Products offers a 5-year Limited Warranty from Date of Purchase.
Material Type	12" - 18" Depth Mattress
Model Name	Mattress Encasement
Model Number	SDSM02K
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Other Special Features of the Product	Hypoallergenic, Bed Bug & Dust Proof
Product Care Instructions	Machine Wash - Tumble Dry Low
Size	King 12" Standard
Thread Count	2000
UPC	855039004051
Unit Count	1 Count
Water Resistance Level	Waterproof

HOSPITOLOGY PRODUCTS Mattress Encasement - Zippered Bed Bug Dust Mite Proof Hypoallergenic - Sleep Defense System - King - Waterproof - Stretchable - Standard 12" Depth - 78" W x 80" L

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