Bed bugs can be a problem anywhere. From 5-star hotels to a one star one they can be a cause of grief for hoteliers anywhere. While the pest controlling tips shared by the Government do mention that they may not cause any health problems to most sleepers, but as a hotelier are you willing to take those chances?
In this blog, we highlight the costs that bed bugs may incur on hospitality businesses, and how our mattress protector can help in saving them.
Bed Bugs Have Made It to National Headlines in Canada
Bed bugs have been a cause of such grief to Canadians that they have made it to national news. The state with the most bed bug ridden cities was Ontario with Toronto topping the list followed by Sudbury and Oshawa. Ottawa was placed in 5th position and Vancouver was in 6th.
This highlights a grave issue for Canadian hoteliers and hospitality business owners.
Why Should Hoteliers Be Seriously Concerned?
An interesting report by Orkins shares that 90% of the hospitality businesses were concerned about bed bugs. But here is a whole list of why you should be worried:
Bed Bugs Cost an Average $8000 (CA) in 2021
Including the cost of necessary treatments and lost of revenue from rooms taken out of service bed bugs incurred $8000 in 2021. In 2025, with the rising cost of inflation this can be translated to an astoundingly high $9,337.19.
Resulting Legal Battles Cost Up to $20,000 (CA)
For hoteliers, the cost of litigation might reach as high as $30,000 (CA). So, the question are you willing to take your chances with bed bugs must again be asked.
The #1 Concern is Negative Word of Mouth and Reviews
An industry that thrives on reviews, negative reviews were the leading concern for hoteliers operating in Canada. Bed bugs can not only lead to maintenance and litigation costs but can further damage your property’s business due to bad reviews.
78% of Businesses Use Bed Bug Mattress Encasements as a Prevention Measure
The report by Orkins also highlighted that around 78% of hotels were using encasements to protect their pillows and mattresses.
Do Bed Bug Encasements Work? Our Encasement Sure Does!
With 2 decades of serving the Canadian hospitality businesses, Linen Mart has developed two distinct bed bug bedding encasements that can help you!
1- 100% Cotton Bed Bug Mattress Protector
Our 100% cotton mattress protectors have a terry top and come with heavy duty zippers. Coupled with a waterproof layer these mattress protectors are a perfect option for hoteliers and hospitality business owners. The terry texture adds moisture wicking and insulation which makes them ideal for every season.
2- Knitted Mattress Encasement
These encasements have a knitted top with a waterproof top layer. The heavy-duty zippers on the side ensure complete enclosure making them ideal for hospitality bedding. Our knitted encasements are soft and breathable which further adds to guest comfort.
Bed bug encasements by Linen Mart are the bedding essential that you need to save on mountainous costs incurred by bed bugs. While other prevention measures may also help, having a mattress encasement can help in protecting mattresses.
If we consider a single mattress, you’d be protecting investments worth $1,195 to $3,000 with a $50 protector. Thus, ensuring that your operational and bedding costs are significantly reduced.
Conclusion
By investing in high-quality bed bug mattress encasements, Canadian hospitality businesses can safeguard valuable bedding investments and reduce costly treatment, litigation, and reputational damage. Linen Mart’s 100% cotton and knitted encasements offer effective, affordable protection, ensuring operational costs stay manageable while enhancing guest satisfaction and protecting hotel reputations across Canada.
