Bed bug infestations are more common in summer — but you can protect your mattress with these 5 bed bug prevention tips. Skip to main content. Open menu Close menu. Tom's Guide.

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This will stop any bed bugs getting in and out of your mattress. Washing infected clothes or bed linen at 60C, or putting them in a dryer on a hot setting for 30 minutes, can also help.