Bed Bugs - The Hidden Risk of "Comfort Exchange" Mattresses

Comfort Exchange? Think Twice.

A "Comfort Exchange" or used mattress might seem like a good deal, but it comes with a hidden risk that can compromise your sleep and your home: bed bugs. While a quick inspection might not reveal them, bed bugs are master hitchhikers and can hide in places you'd never think to look.

The Dangers of a Used Mattress

Even a mattress returned after a single night's use can carry bed bugs. Here’s why a “Comfort Exchange” mattress is a high-risk item:

• Expert Hiders: Bed bugs are tiny and can squeeze into the smallest cracks and crevices, especially in mattress seams, zippers, and tufts. It's impossible to guarantee that a returned mattress, even one that has been "cleaned," is free of bed bugs and their eggs.
• Long-Term Survival: Bed bugs can survive for months without feeding, so even a “Comfort Exchange” mattress that has been in a warehouse for a while is not guaranteed to be bug-free. A dormant infestation can spring back to life the moment it enters your home.
• Rapid Infestation: A single pregnant female bed bug is all it takes to start a full-blown infestation in your home. The cost and stress of a bed bug eradication treatment far outweigh the savings of a comfort exchange mattress.

The Peace of Mind of a Brand-New Mattress

The only way to guarantee your mattress is free of bed bugs is to purchase one that has never been slept on.

• Guaranteed Never Slept On: Brand new mattresses that have never been slept on should arrive in a factory-sealed plastic bag. The only exception would be a floor sample that has never left a showroom or been slept on. This is your guarantee of a clean, bug-free product.
• Protection from Allergens: Beyond bed bugs, a new mattress protects you from a host of other allergens and unsanitary materials. Used mattresses can harbor sweat, dead skin cells, pet dander, and dust mites, all of which can accumulate and trigger allergies or health issues.

Investing in a brand-new mattress is an investment in your health and the safety of your home. It's the only way to get true peace of mind and ensure the only things sleeping in your bed are you and your family.