Can you use a dirty mattress if you put a mattress pad/sheet on top?

[Shannon631]

I stayed in a home that had clean bedsheets, but the mattress itself was completely stained full of yellow and black and brown spots. I would not have known, except for the fact that the host requested that I clean the linens.  Needless to say it was disgusting. Is this Just a case of having different standards or would you say it is unacceptable?

[Sarah977]

@Lorna170  Can you explain the need for a bedbug proof encasement over a waterproof one, as bedbugs can't get through a waterproof cover?

[Lorna170]

@Sarah977   There is no real need for the bed bug encasement if I have a waterproof cover on the mattress.  I had a poor experience with a "professional vacationer"  years ago who accused us of having bedbugs and demanding a full refund for her week visit.  I was fortunate that the pictures she sent purporting to be her bites were taken from a medical website and her claim was denied.  I may be overdoing it, but I protect the mattress with the waterproof encasement, the guest with the clearly labeled bedbug encasement, and the end result is happiness, no false claims and no stained mattresses.

[Sarah977]

@Lorna170  Got it. Covering all possible complaints 🙂

[Robbie54]

@Lorna170  I've just had to replace the laminate floor in the main bedroom due to spillages by various guests. 

[Sarah977]

@Robbie54  If it's necessary to replace an entire floor, I'd be looking at using tile if possible, as it's fairly indestructible.

[Robbie54]

@Sarah977 a good idea. However I bought and installed a bathroom laminate flooring, should do the job ok and half the price and time of installing tile.