Most people are familiar with the term “family bed”, but our family takes the term to a whole new extreme. Not only do me, my husband and two children sleep in our bed, so do four of our five dogs. On occasion, we will even have a visit from one or two of our cats. Lets just say we have a full house every night.
I have people ask me all the time if we are crazy and sometimes I think we might be. The truth is I wouldn’t want things any other way. The only thing I ever have concerns about are the cleanliness aspects of having my animals in the bed with all of us.
While I think of my furbabies as part of our family, I also understand that they track a lot of dirt and dander on their bodies that can get into our mattress. In addition to that, there have been times that our animals have had accidents that could potentially ruin a mattress. We don’t have the money to replace expensive mattresses, besides the fact, it is just unsanitary.
That is why protecting our mattress is such a high priority in our home. I was recently sent a product from Protect-A-Bed called the AllerZip® Smooth Mattress Encasement. This particular mattress protector encloses around your mattress providing it with complete protection from dust mites, dander and stains. It is perfect for anyone who loves to get doggie snuggles from their furry family members.
I hate to admit it, but since receiving the product, we have already had a chance to see how it works on stains. Luckily for us, it did exactly what it was supposed to.
Protect-A-Bed’s AllerZip® Smooth Mattress Encasement provides your family with a clean and healthy sleep environment. The AllerZip Mattress Protector’s Patented BugLock® – three-sided zipper and AllerZip seal – gives you total protection against allergens (like dander, a concern for pet owners who sleep with furry family members), dust mites and bed bugs. The smooth surface is waterproof and stainproof, featuring Protect-A-Bed’s innovative Miracle Membrane® with Total Heat Transference Formula. Liquids and stains stay out, yet the protector remains breathable and comfortable.
The only thing I should say about the Protect-A-Bed AllerZip Smooth Mattress Encasement is that if you have a larger bed, you will need two people to put it on your mattress. Since you shouldn’t have to take it off often, it isn’t anything that would be a problem for most.
Now for some good news for readers of Guessing All the Way. One of my readers will win the exact AllerZip Smooth Mattress Encasement that I received for review in the size of your choice. Since I know many of my readers love animals as much as me, I hope this is a giveaway you will all enjoy.
I was just researching these yesterday because we need one for our Queen bed in the basement!
We have no pets.
I would need a king!
We have 1 pet – a cat.
We have a dog and 2 cats.
I’d like it in a twin size for my kids
I would pick queen.
We have two puppies that are chihuahua/terrier mix.
I’d probably choose the twin size for my grandson’s bed.
We have two dogs.
i would choose a king
i have 3 cats
I’d want a queen size if I won.
jtmagmom73(at)gmail(dot)com
I don’t have any pets.
jtmagmom73(at)gmail(dot)com
I would need a King size. Thanks for a great giveaway.
(Should I include my kids?) We only have one dog.
I would choose Queen Size!
One big dog!
I would need one for a full size bed (man we need a bigger bed haha)
We have two Scottish terriers, a cat and a box turtle.
2 outside pets
I would like to have the queen-size encasement!
I have one cat!
Queen
kport207 at gmail dot com
Oh yea 3 dogs, 2 sleep in bed with me.the 3rd doesn’t unless there is fireworks or thunder then I have a 50 lb dog sleeping on me.
But I have a friend with 4 dogs and 5 cats and most ( cats have a mind of their own) sleep with her and her husband.
I want a twin.
Queen size please!
We have 2 dogs!
king please!
only one dogz!
We have 1 cat.
I would want for a twin bed
We have 2 cats and 1 dog
I would choose a twin size.
I have 1 dog.
I would want the Queen size!
We have our 8yr old black lab/border collie Ozzy! And my daughter has Ginger, her guinea pig!
I’m trying to be pro-active about family health. I could use a Queen-size Protect-A-Bed Mattress cover
We have one kitty.
I would want a queen
I have a rescue dog – he’s a sweetie!
We have 1 dog.
I would need a full size….2 dogs and 2 cats here
one dog, 1 cat-both HAIRY@
double pleaes
‘Queen please:)
I have a dog
I would get a cal-king cover.
I have 2 kitties.
If I won, I would want a Queen size, please. Thanks for the great giveaway!
We don’t have pets yet, but we’re thinking of getting a cat or a dog.
If I win, I would want a full size.
No, I have no pets at all.
queen
none
double
twin size for my daughter
yes we have pets….4 cats
I would need a queen.
I have one cat. Kidd and he is crazy.
I would want a Queen size.
I have two pets a cat and a dog.
I would need a king size.
So far we have one dog (our little 50 lb. mud puppy) and a cat. We are actively looking for another dog though because our house feels empty with only one. Besides, with only one dog we still have some leg room in bed and that can’t happen. LOL!
Twin Size “DREAMS DO COME TRUE !!”
i have 1 twin size bed. thanks alot!;)
i have 1 dog shes a black lab.;)
I think I would want full for my daughters new bed.
Yes we have 3 pets! 2 dogs and 1 cat.
I have a 3 y/o, 2 dogs and 2 cats in my bed every night. Would love to win this in a Queen size. Thanks so much for this contest!
We have two Dobermans
I would choose a King Size.
I have 1 dog and 1 cat
I would pick queen size.
I have 4 dogs – 3 Boston Terriers and a Min Pin.
I would like a queen size.
I have two cats. A boy and a girl. I love them both.
Ooooo….I think a king. We have a queen bed right now but are upgrading to a king once we buy a new house.
I have 3 cats and a dog.
I don’t have any pets.
Queen size.
Full sz
I would like it in a queen size
I would choose queen.
Yes, I have 1 cat.
King size!
queen
2 cats!
Queen!
We have 1, very furry and cute, cat!
no pets yet but looking into getting a puppy!
and I would need a queen for our bed
full size
I have 1 inside baby and 30 outside babies thanks to all my kind neighbors who think that I am some kind of a shelter lawn care for pets.
Could really use one for our queen bed.
We have one kitten named Moe.
Queen Size =)
We have 5… 2 dogs outside (Goliath – a 2 y/o 1/2 wolf & 1/2 Bermese Mtn Dog mix & Suzie – a 2 y/o 1/2 German Shepherd & 1/2 Lab mix), 2 dogs inside (Chance – a 9 y/o cocker spaniel and Scrappy – a 5 year old poodle mix) and a cat indoors that’s an orange tabby named Abe =)
Queen!
We have 2 cats
I would pick queen size! Thanks!
I have 2 dogs, Pookie and Dixie and 2 cats, Charles Tig and Speedbump. Thanks!
I would need a king size.
I would choose King
I have 1 seal point siamese cat and a red-eared slider turtle… and a toddler
I would need a king size for our bed.
We have a 10 yr old beagle and a 9 yr old german shep. mix
I would like a twin size for my son’s bed.
We have one yorkie.
I’d take the queen size
i have one dog.. she’s a chug.. 1 year old.. named nancy.
Queen!
We have…8 dogs?! 5 are puppies, almost 6 weeks old, lol. Oh! Also two birds! Parrots, but two different kinds.
i have a queen
i’d want queen size
I have 2 adorable pug doggies. Woof
I would love the queen size
We have two kitties
we need the queen
ardy22 at earthlink dot net
two kitties and a dog…..fish too!
ardy22 at earthlink dot net
i would get a queen size
i have two pets – a cat and a dog
I’d like a queen size
I have one dog
With five dogs and two cats I so could use this for my king sized bed.
I have two cats, and my daughter is allergic to cats. I should clarify that they are technically her cats. We didn’t know about the allergy.
Kingsize, please.
Queen size for us
I would want a california king size
we have two dogs and three cats
I would love to have a king size.
jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com
We have four pets. 2 dogs Marley and Colby and 2 cats Moses and Scooter.
jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com
My bed is queen size so that would be my choice!
Thank you.
I have a very odd looking pug, I believe he may be an alien, and a slightly ferral kitty.
They barely tolerate each other but both love to sleep with me.
This would be for my daughter and son-in-law who live in an apartment that has already been treated once for bed bugs – a Ton of work before and after for that ! Plus they have a new baby.
They have a King size bed.
We have 2 Golden Retrievers who are so sweet but shed 24/7.
I would choose the twin size for my daughter.
We have a hamster.
I would like a queen size.
I do not have any pets.
I would like the queen size please. Thanks!
I have 2 dogs and 1 cat
we have an english mastiff!
Full size for my sons bed
Three cats
I would need a full size
I would like queen size.
We have two dogs.
I like the queen size.
I would need the full size
I have two dogs and seven cats
I’d want a Queen size.
I have two little dachshunds.
full size!
no cat today, awaiting my next foster cat.
queen size please
we have 1 puppy- chawaawa
tcogbill at live dot com
hmm.thats hard- twin for my sons bed or queen for our bed- since he sleeps with us alot
tcogbill at live dot com
Queen
Two cats and a dog
king
no pets
I would need a full.
queen size
i have a black lab cross australian shepherd mix called nika
full size i believe
I would need queen size..
I’d want Full size
I have 3 dogs
If won, I would like a Queen size. Thank you!
I have one Maltese/Spaniel mix male dog “Pup-Pup”‘, he’s like my “little boy”! LOL
I would need a queen size.
I have 3 dogs and yes they think they have to sleep in my bed.
I would want Queen size
I have 2 dogs, Winnie is part cocker part schnauzer and is 8yrs old and Elvis is a mini pincher and he is almost 3.
I would like queen if i win
we have two pets a dog named cocoa and a ferret named bubbles
i have 5 dogs and 2 cats , my extra kids..:)
Quenn size
Queen size would work best for us – thanks!
We have two precious kitties – and they both love to share the bed with us – and even without us!
i have two dogs and one cat
i would like a queen
I could use a queen size cover.
We have two cats.
I have 4 longhair doxies
I would like queen sized
Unfortunately, I had to put my dog to sleep a few weeks ago.
queen size
We have two dogs who let us sleep in our Queen Size Bed!
i’d need a full size
i dont have pets but i am scared of bed bugs
twin
i have one a cat
I would need queen size.
We have a dog.
I would want Queen size
Queen Size would be nice! Thanks! We really need this!
We have two dogs. Daisy, a mix and Pinot, a Great Dane!
Queen size!
We have one dog an English Bulldog named Eli
Sounds pretty awesome! Sign me up please.
I would want king size if I won :0)
I don’t have any right now but we are moving into a house next week and I am plañ on getting Pomeranian
super excited
Full size would be perfect.
Full! This would be perfect for my 4 year old who was recently diagnosed with allergies.
No pets. 2 kids
I would say a king size. Thank you
We have 2 dogs. Thank you
We have a queen bed which usually holds my husband and I, two cats, and two dogs. It’s a tight fit and we are probably pretty crazy too
I’d need a king size. Thanks for the giveaway.
I have 1 very large adorable loveable cat.
I would like to have the Queen size.
I have 4 cats and 2 dogs.
This would be great for the full size I recently bought. Thanks for the contest.
I would need a California King size.
I would need the Kingsize Protect-A-Bed!
wendym at cableone dot net
I own a dog and a puppy….
wendym at cableone dot net
Queen size
If I shouls win, I would like a full size.
I have a cat and 3 dogs.
Queen size
We have one dog.