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Say goodbye to bed bugs with this pro tip

July 3, 2019

Bed bugs are some of the most difficult and expensive pests to get rid of – and they are a real problem for properties. Since 2006, The Bedbug Registry has reported over 20,000 bed bug incidents covering 12,000 locations. That’s why investing in bed bug prevention should be a top priority for hotels.

The toughest protection against bed bugs

If you want to prevent bed bugs from infiltrating your property, consider investing in high-quality mattress protection, like the CleanRest PRO Max encasement. This innovative product protects against bed bugs, spills, mold and dust mites – and it’s machine washable.

Here are just some of the reasons why CleanRest PRO Max is a great choice for protecting your guests – and your reputation:

A better night’s sleep: CleanRest PRO Max has a clever design with four sides of waterproofing (top, bottom, left, and right sides), which make this encasement perfect for the flippable mattress. The purpose of this waterproof design is to allow warmed air to escape the mattress encasement at the head and foot of the bed to regulate the mattress temperature. It’s important to know that waterproof fabrics are not air permeable, meaning, air cannot pass through. Other mattress encasement brands with six sides of waterproofing (every panel) will trap warm air, which increases the mattress temperature and makes for a hot and sweaty sleep.

All being said, CleanRest PRO Max is perfectly designed for maximum protection while supporting a cool, comfortable night’s sleep.

Easy installation: The encasement’s air permeable fabric at the head and foot makes the product easy to install. Your housekeepers won’t need to wrestle with the encasement to push the air out as they attempt to install it – saving time and energy.

Extra protection: CleanRest offers an extra layer of protection against bed bugs with patented Zip-N-Click closure. Zip-N-Click is the only fully integrated and self-locking zipper device that defends the zipper pull area from escaping or invading bed bugs. No Velcro or zip ties are needed to keep this encasement closed. The encasement is fully zippered, making it easy to install, and it’s fully protected with double stitched zipper tape.

To learn more about CleanRest encasements, visit the new americanhotel.com.

Banish bedbugs with Live Free powered by KiltronX™

January 11, 2016

Biting hotel owners’ wallets

It’s no surprise to anyone in the hospitality industry that bedbugs are a huge concern. Since travelers today often choose their accommodations online, they are heavily influenced by fellow travelers’ reviews. Online reviews can harm a hotel’s business and reputation if even the slightest hint of a bedbug infestation exists. Signs of bedbugs are more likely than other common hotel issues (odors, unclean bathrooms, dirty sheets) to prompt guests to leave a property.

A recent survey found that even a single mention of bedbugs on travel and social media sites drops the value of a hotel room by an average of almost $30/night.

Prevention

While bedbugs are challenging to eliminate, they’re easy to avoid – if you know how and use the right products. You may think cleanliness affects whether bedbugs will infiltrate your property. In fact, cleanliness is not the issue. Bedbugs hide in miniscule crevices and because they usually come out after dark, are harder to detect. To solve the problem once and for all, American Hotel recommends Live Free powered by KiltronX™ bedbug barrier system. This proven system actively kills bedbugs, protects the entire room (not just the mattress), prevents future infestations, and its organic solution is safe for guests.

Peace of mind

There’s no doubt bedbugs are a pain in more ways than one. Treating a minor infestation is inconvenient, but far less costly than treating the same problem after it spreads. The Live Free system, powered by KiltronX, is designed to protect an entire property, not just a room or two. The active compound that kills bedbugs was developed based on organic farming pest control technology. This green compound is in the system’s mattress covers, cushion liners, box spring wraps and all other kit components.

Sweet dreams

As the single-source solution for your property, American Hotel invites you to save up to 20% on KiltronX products through January 31.

We bid you good night, and, whatever you do, don’t let the bedbugs bite!

Safeguard Bedding and Eliminate Bedbugs

November 22, 2011

Prevention is the key

Bedbug infestation is on the rise and though treatment costs can run into the thousands, the reputation of your hotel is on the line. If you’ve already experienced bedbug infestations, you know how expensive it is to eradicate them.

Fully encasing mattresses and box springs is the best, most cost effective method to prevent bedbug infestation. bedbug prevention Certified bedbug encasements protect your guests and they protect your investment.

Regularly treat mattresses and frames with bedbug killer. Concentrate on the tufts, folds, and edges of the mattress where bedbugs hide. And don’t forget to spray baseboards, molding, and floorboards—all favorite hiding places.

Already have a problem?

Save your bedding! Encasements are a cost-effective solution when used on already compromised mattresses and box springs because they trap bedbugs and prevent migration to other areas.

Need to dispose of a mattress or box spring?

Use American Hotel Registry brand disposal bags to prevent the spread of bedbugs and keep your property safe and clean during the disposal process.

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