Reply With Quote
Sad truth is that it's very possible for any and every new mattress set to have bed bugs. Typically, when you purchase a set, and have it delivered, part of the service is the disposal of the old mattress set. They pick it up, and throw it on the back of a truck ... that is also carrying new product that is going out for delivery.
It's like cross contamination in a kitchen. New product is wrapped in plastic ... but it's far from being considered air tight. Often times there are holes specifically put in the bags to allow for air flow and the dissipation of the odors associated with new foams.
Just because there are bed bugs visible on a set you bought, doesn't really mean it's a renovated or refurbished set. (not to say yours wasn't iminlakerland)
Bed bugs are simply becoming a major issues once again in this country. Movie theaters, offices, hotels ... they're everywhere, and we pick them up, and take them home. Prior to 1990 bed bugs were thought to be a thing of the past. But larger cities, Atlanta being a main one, are becoming infested with them.
Your large Mattress manufacturers (Sealy, Simmons ... etc etc) are not the ones who 'renovate' old mattresses.
Mattress renovators are 3rd party companies that buy up the old stuff super cheap, and sanitize them w/a germicide, and recover it. It's a very common practice, but as mentioned above, they're always supposed to be labeled w/ a yellow tag. They are easy to spot. And will be priced wayyyyyy less than newly manufactured bedding.
Any decent sized company, with any sort of history will not try to pass on 'renovated' as new. It's simply bad business. If it happens once, and they get caught, the company will be in jeopardy.
Buy from a reputable company. As much as we all want to save a few bucks, don't try going the 'warehouse' 'super special still in plastic' route where you're getting something for a stupid price. It's likely refurbished.
Where I work for example, all the old bedding that is picked up from customers, is sold for like 4 or 5 dollars each to 3rd parties that are 'sanitizing' them, recovering them, and selling them out of trailers,storage lots, old un-used store fronts. 'Like-New' is a term you'll hear alot. Often times hotels buy 'renovated' bedding. It's a more cost effective avenue for them.
But again, this is not something you typically find in most larger mattress store chains. What's more likely, is .... Many Mattress stores have 30 day exchange or return policies. When those beds are picked back up, they're often re-wrapped and sold. Again, a reputable company will clearly notate that it has been in someones home. Usually you can tell it's been slept on though. Slight wear, impressions, or pilling of fabric is noticeable. Some places like my employer, does not resell those mattresses.
Memory foam and Latex beds may be a safer route for some people as bed bugs and dust mites cant live in them. They're generally considered a healthier sleep environment. But there's also lack of support issues, heat complaints and chemically odors associated with them.
