Amazon's 'bed bug repellent' £17 bedding hailed a 'life saver' for anyone wanting to keep them away

Amazon Prime customers are snapping up a £16 'anti bed bug' matress topper that has been called a 'life saver' for anybody wanting to keep dust mites and other allergens away. The bedding, which has been reduced in Amazon's Prime Day Deals sale, is also odour resistant, and designed to air flow and allows perspiration to evaporate.

By now, most of us will have seen the footage of bed bugs invading homes in the city of Paris. And with thousands of people travelling to France and back via train and plane everyday, bed bugs being brought back in luggage is a valid concern, especially since they have been detected in Manchester and London, sparking fears they could reach further cities and become an even bigger problem.

Bed bugs have only been known to invade mattresses, so a good first step is to wash all of your household bedding on a hot cycle in the washing machine at least once a week. And Investing in an anti-bed bug mattress protector is also a good idea, to protect your mattress from dust mites and bugs.

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Luckily, Amazon is offering the MIA Anti Bed Bug Mattress Protector for £20 for a double. The mattress protector features a zip fastening making it easy to slip on and off your mattress as and when you want to throw it in the wash. It also comes in a single for £16.99, a king size for £20.99, and a super king for £24.59. It is said to be water resistant, breathable and comfortable, and easy to maintain.

One impressed Amazon customer raved about the ; "Well worth