# Mattress Care Guide: Expert Tips and Encasements to Protect Against Bed Bugs

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Tom’s Guide shares prevention advice from pest control specialists amid rising travel-related bed bug concerns, noting that apartment living, frequent travel, and secondhand furniture present heightened exposure risks. To safeguard sleeping areas, experts recommend inspecting seams, thoroughly vacuuming mattress crevices, and installing a fully zippered mattress encasement rather than a standard topper. The guide also advises changing out of outdoor clothing before entering the bedroom and laundering exposed fabrics at high temperatures to reduce infestation risks.

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Tom’s Guide: https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/mattress-care/4-key-factors-that-drive-bed-bugs-to-your-mattress-and-how-to-protect-it-tonight

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