The Silent Invasion: Why You Must Check Your Mattress Before It’s Too Late

Prevention is the most important lesson you can learn from this nightmare. When you travel, adopt a “never on the bed” policy for your luggage. Use the luggage rack, inspect the hotel mattress and headboard for those black ink-stain specks before you unpack a single item, and keep your clothes inside your suitcase rather than on the hotel furniture. When you arrive home, wash your travel clothes immediately in hot water. If you are buying used furniture, especially anything with upholstery or wood joints, perform a white-glove inspection before the item ever crosses your threshold.