Bed bugs are the scourge of mass sleeping establishments, from hotels and motels to hostels and campgrounds. Their travel ability is annoyingly high: Visitors can bring them in their luggage and clothing without the slightest awareness. Bed bugs breed at advanced rates of speed and volume that, quite frankly, would be embarrassing to almost any […]
What Hostels Have to Say About ESS’ Bunk Beds & Mattresses
From fire stations to sports teams, and sleep-away camps to worker housing, our heavy duty bunk beds, beg bug proof mattresses, and other accessories provide comfort & durability for guests around the world. In addition to the above, we’ve helped build better sleeping quarters for hostels all across the globe. Check out some of the recent testimonials & […]
Summer Camp Bunk Beds & Mattresses: Why Choose ESS Universal?
What makes a camper happy? After the rigors of a day on the obstacle course or canoeing on the lake, a good night’s sleep is essential to an enjoyable stay at summer camp. While campers blissfully slumber without regard to the finer points of summer camp bunk beds, camp staff will appreciate equipment made specifically […]
Do Bed Bug Sprays Work?
No one likes the thought of a bedbug infestation. Unfortunately for us, the favorite fuel source for these apple seed-sized pests is human blood. They can’t jump or fly so bed bugs hitch rides on passersby’s clothing or common stuff like backpacks, car seats, and luggage. Once at a destination, they quickly learn where we […]
How Can I Improve My Hostel for Guests?
If the word “hostel” makes you think of a raggedy roadside building attracting similarly inclined wilderness explorers, you’ll be happy to learn that today’s hostels cater to a wide variety of travelers with accommodations from rustic to luxurious. The word “hostel” comes from the Latin hospitale, meaning “inn or large house,” which illustrates the fundamental difference between […]
Best Mattresses for Hostels: Comfort, Protection, & Durability All-in-One
Summer will soon be here and we hope it arrives with at least a semblance of normalcy. Warm, sunny days and good health would be most welcome, and a return to our favorite pastimes – including travel. Active-minded groups of all ages, all over the world, gather in wilderness settings or urban hostels and many […]






