Mattress Covers and Protection

While a mattress cover can prevent spills, a mattress pad will provide considerably greater comfort. Your bedroom furnishings may include anything from luxurious padding to effective noise reduction.

Make sure your mattress rests on a firm base. It’s important to get off to a good start, which includes safeguarding your mattress with a cover. Be careful to maintain clean bedding at all times. Rotate the mattress at least once every several months-  But be careful when you reposition your mattress.

A mattress pad is unnecessary if you buy a new bed (assuming you are happy with the mattress). A mattress protector is still suggested for use. It’s a necessary precaution that won’t break the bank or compromise the comfort of your mattress in any manner.

On mattresses, water-resistant coverings are only sometimes a standard feature. Some mattress covers are designed to provide an extra layer of cushioning for your comfort and to help protect your mattress from spills and moisture. Being resistant to water and other moisture is a key selling advantage for a product.

The typical price range for a mattress cover is £50 – £100. The structure and materials used mean that this is not always the case. Some more advanced protectors may be more costly than others to compensate for their extra features (such as cushioning and cooling).

If the covers can withstand the heat, you may wash them with the rest of the linens. Conditions in this range should be suitable for an hour’s worth of washing on cool heat, depending on the machine. Drying is a necessary step after cleaning. Check the instructions first, as some may not.

You sleep on top of mattress protectors, so they don’t need to be breathable. 

This all depends on the one you select. If you check the packaging, then it will tell you.

Although drying a completely waterproof mattress cover in a clothes dryer is feasible, you should take extra precautions to ensure the dryer does not catch fire. We recommend starting with the thermostat in the middle. The problem isn’t the dryer’s heat output but what happens after the drying cycle. Always check the instructions first.

It’s important to note that the mattress cover’s waterproofing feature may make some sleepers too hot.

You can get Mattress Protectors For Adjustable Beds; these can help protect them and make them last longer.