The first line of defense:

Bed bugs earned their name by being more commonly found hiding on or near the bed than anywhere else in infested homes. Bed bugs feed on human blood while their hosts are sleeping, then hide in a tight and secure place to rest, digest, and reproduce. If left unchecked, a small number of bed bugs with access to a nightly meal can multiply into an infestation in just a few weeks.

SafeRest mattress encasements and box spring encasements are essential to the process of making your bed bed bug proof. Bed bug encasements seal off the mattress and box spring, eliminating those common hiding places that bed bugs use to breed and to avoid treatment efforts.

SafeRest's patented zipper and enclosure completely seal your box spring on all six sides. The micro zipper spans three sides of the encasement for easy installation and removal.

The micro zipper's teeth that are too small and close together for bed bugs to fit through. The secure velcro enclosure seals off the end of the zipper to ensure there are no gaps that bed bugs can enter or escape through.

While other encasements use low-cost materials that rustle and retain heat, SafeRest's designers went out of their way to ensure that your sleep experience would be as quiet and comfortable as it would be without a box spring cover.

SafeRest's knitted polyester surface design is soft, smooth, and noiseless. Polyester resists sagging and tears while allowing air and heat to pass through.

Protect your box spring from fluid spills like sweat and urine with SafeRest's exclusive membrane layer. This unique design blocks any fluids from reaching the box spring while still letting the box spring breathe to prevent heat buildup.

SafeRest's waterproof membrane is free of vinyl and PVC. It has no phthalates or fire retardant chemical treatments. It's perfect for children, allergy and asthma sufferers.

• Protects against bed bugs, allergens, bacteria, dust mites, perspiration, urine, and fluids
• Knitted polyester provides a smooth surface that resists tearing
• Breathable membrane allows airflow while repelling liquids
• Micro-zipper technology for the ultimate bed bug protection
• 360° Secure design prevents accidental openings
• Surrounds and protects the box spring on all six sides
• Completely waterproof and noiseless
• Great for asthma, eczema and allergy sufferers
• Prevents bed bugs from entering or escaping
• Machine washable hot or cold
• Tumble dry on low heat
• 10-Year warranty

With the help from another person, remove the box spring from the bed frame and lean it upright against the wall.

Unzip the box spring encasement on all three sides and wrap the short, unzippered side over the top of the standing box spring.

Gently pull the encasement down so that both sides of the box spring are covered, and begin closing the zipper.

Set the box spring back down on the bed to finish closing the zipper, and use the velcro enclosure to seal off the end of the zipper.

Wash the encasement with the rest of your bedding at 95° Celsius (200° Fahrenheit), usually reached by the medium or high heat setting of your washing machine.

Tumble dry the encasement only on low heat to avoid damaging it. Temperatures over 55° Celsius (130° Fahrenheit) can melt or warp the waterproof membrane layer.

Do not iron or dry clean the encasement. The high temperatures involved will melt the waterproof membrane layer, causing the encasement to no longer be waterproof.

Do not use bleach or fabric softener when laundering the encasement. Bleach, detergents containing bleach, and fabric softeners can damage the waterproof membrane layer.

Without an encasement, your mattress is vulnerable to bed bug infestations as well as fluid spills, bacteria, dust mites, and seasonal allergens. Seal off the seams and folds with the same bed bug proof zippered design that's protecting your box spring.

Protect your pillow from bed bugs, dust mites, and bacteria with SafeRest's Premium pillow encasements. They're easy to install, easy to clean, and last longer than your pillow will.

Don't let your child fall victim to itchy bed bug bites. SafeRest's bed bug proof design is also available for standard crib mattresses to protect from bed bugs, bacteria, and fluid spills.