The MedMattress Journal

How to Manage Summer Bug Infestation Indoors? April showers bring May flowers, and the summer months offer a slew of nasty crawlies to deal with. Insects get healthier and more active as the temperature rises. Insects also move faster through their life cycles during the summer, increasing the number of bugs. Fortunately, bats, frogs, spiders, […]

What are Bedsores? Bedsores, or pressure ulcers, are common injuries associated with individuals who are immobile or have limited mobility. These injuries are a product of prolonged pressure on a sensitive area of skin such as the tailbone, hips and ankles. MedMattress.com offers two types of mattresses that either prevent or treat bedsores. A MedPrevention […]

  Old camp furnishings are hazardous, and not just to the eyes. Worn out furnishings like bunk beds or mattresses can lead to serious issues like a bed bug outbreak or bodily harm. Over time, mattress covers can begin to crack if not properly maintained. These cracks in the mattress cover can collect and harbor […]

Contrary to popular belief, bed bugs are not an indicator of bad personal hygiene or a lack of cleanliness. They are a common nuisance that could target any place. Hotels, camps, homes, schools and airplanes all check the boxes for what a bed bug requires to survive: shelter and blood. Bed bugs cannot fly or […]

The Significance of a Mattress Cover A mattress’s lifespan is dependant on its composition and cover type. Foam Mattresses for your camp or dorm will maintain their integrity for an average of 7-10 years. Innerspring Mattresses will last upwards of 10+ years. Mattress Covers can extend the life cycle of your Mattress by providing an […]

Your camp cabins set the background for your campers summer of memories. With so many parents and campers posting pictures, your camp can easily gain exposure via social media. New bunks are an easy update that can change the entire look and feel of a space. The largest factor in updating and modernizing your camp […]

Your Guide to Camp Mattresses – Vinyl v. Nylon So you’re looking for camp mattresses and you’ve been given more options than you expected. Where do you start? Which mattress is best suited for your camp? Deciding on the best mattress can be difficult and you want to know that you’re making the right choice. […]

Bunk Bed Related Injuries: Scary Statistics, and Pointers on Prevention Almost everyone sleeps in a bunk bed at some point.  From summer camps to college dorms, it’s practically a rite of passage. But if you aren’t careful, you might not be getting a safe night’s sleep.  Did you know…   1. Bunk bed related injuries […]

Don’t Cry Over Soiled Sheets – Choose a HomeCare Incontinence Mattress! They say that the only things certain in life are death, taxes… and bedwetting?  Even though 9 in 10 children believe that they’re the only ones wetting the bed, bedwetting is something that all children and parents deal with.  In the United States, 5 […]

Top 5 Bed Bug Prevention Tips The latest cold snap might not show it, but spring is upon us! That means it’s time to gear up for the summer camp season just around the corner. And we’ve got to ask—have you thought about bugs? Bed bugs, specifically? Even if you made it through last summer […]