Shoppers rush to buy 'impressive' mattress vacuum ahead of the 'bed bug season'

As the warms up, it's not just flowers that begin to bloom - unfortunately, bed bugs and dust mites also thrive in the summer months. Ready to burrow away in mattresses, bedding and bed frames, they are unwanted bedfellows at any time of year.

Washing bedding regularly at 60°C, vacuuming mattresses and reducing clutter in the bedroom can help keep the little critters at bay. Shoppers who like to keep their beds spotlessly clean have discovered a that promises to do the job. Available to buy from Lakeland, the handheld vacuum has .

Even the cleanest beds can be home to millions of dust mites, feeding on dead skin cells and nesting in the fabric of your mattress. While you may not see them, their presence is far from harmless. These microscopic mites can trigger allergies, worsen asthma and irritate or bite the skin, making summer nights less restful than they should be.

According to the website, the warning signs of a bed bug infestation can include bites which will often show where your skin has been exposed during sleep (such as face, arms, neck), spots of blood on the bedding which can be caused by the bugs being crushed during sleep and small brown spots which can signal bed bug faeces.

The is a powerful yet compact cleaning tool designed specifically to target and remove dust mites, allergens and debris from beds and mattresses.

Using a combination of strong suction, a built-in vibration function to loosen embedded particles and a smooth-glide roller for ease of use, the vacuum offers an efficient deep clean. It also features a 300ml dust cup with a clear window, and a HEPA filter to capture tiny particles, making it suitable for allergy sufferers or anyone looking to breathe a little easier.

If the Lakeland vacuum isn't suitable, Amazon is selling the . Rated 4.6 out of five stars by customers, it is currently reduced from £119 to £79. Alternatively, the can be used on beds and carpets and is on sale for £170 at Argos.

Shoppers who have already invested in the have given it a range of positive reviews. One buyer said: ". I really found this mattress vacuum excellent. Even though you think your mattress seems really clean I was very surptised and impressed with the amount of dust it manages to pick up due to the vibration aspect of the vacuum. Highly recommend."

A second added: "Even if you use mattress protectors when you change bedding skin cells and hair do end up on the mattress. Easily held device and the uv light will hopefully destroy microorganisms. I use this on family beds and on my holiday let mattresses to hopefully keep my mattresses fresh for many years."

While almost all of the reviews on the website were positive, one buyer felt the vacuum was poor quality, adding: "The first mattress protector that arrived was faulty as the uv light did not work. Followed the instructions correctly but must have been a faulty bulb. Replaced very quickly by customer services but the second one was also faulty."

Overall, buyers were impressed. Another customer summed it up saying: "Bugs gone! This is an did a great job, would recommend it."