Bed Covers, Mattresses, Linens, etc

[Doug H.]

Okay, we are getting ready to launch our new vacation rental business. This is the point where I'm getting ready to start furnishing. I'm looking for some tips on: 1) what mattresses and from where? Do high-end mattresses get better rates? 2) a bedbug cover/protector to buy? 3) a bulk-buy linens source? Do higher thread-counts get better rates? 4) feedback on blankets? Anyone?

[John Dirgo Deweese]

Anything over 400tc is a farce is a waste.  I prefer the longevity and "heft" of percale (percale is 1:1 vertical/horizontal, sateen is 1:2, 1:3, etc -- softer but less durable).  Amazon's own brand of sheets (called Pinzon, not AmazonBasics) are good.   For toiletries, I happen to love the William Roam ones but I also want to try Boxpitality (so inexpensive).