Mattress Protector

Mattress Protector: 

A mattress protector is an essential purchase to protect the investment you’ve made in a quality mattress. Mattress protectors not only keep your mattress clean and dry but protects from sweat, stains and dead skin cells.

Mattress protectors act as a physical barrier between your bodily fluids, perspiration and moisture and your mattress, prolonging its life and preventing the development of mould and bacteria growth within your mattress.

Mattress protectors prevent exposure to dust mites and other potential allergens and help to create a healthy environment free of triggers. A mattress protector is a removable layer of bedding that encases your mattress and safeguards it. A mattress protector safeguards your mattress from all of these, keeping it hygienic for you to sleep on. It also prevents your mattress from being worn down and keeps it fresh as new, making it last longer.

 

Cotton Mattress Protectors:

 

The standard cotton mattress protector does a very basic job of providing you with the necessary protection. They are naturally hypoallergenic due to the organic composition of cotton. Cotton fabric is available without chemical and pesticide treatments, which is ideal for those who may suffer from skin sensitivities. It is also breathable enough to allow your mattress to stay cooler for a comfortable sleeping experience. They tend to less expensive and are easy to maintain and care for. They are generally available in cotton terry towelling for waterproof protectors.

 

Polyester Mattress Protectors:

 

Polyester is a durable fabric that is often offered in a variety of textures and styles. Polyester protectors are easy to wash and maintain and are often less expensive than other fabrics. While polyester may not as cool as other fabrics, it’s often blended with other materials to maximize your protection and comfort. Please note that polyester does not wick moisture, although it can be fast-drying it is not considered hypoallergenic.

 

6-Sided Mattress Encasements:

In this type of encasement the mattress is zippered up, where the encasement contains the entire mattress. It’s very much like placing a mattress into a large protective fabric bag. Mattress protector encasements are ideal for shielding against bed bugs, dust mites, dander, allergens and other bed born contaminants. To ensure maximum protection, you should select a model that includes a micro-tooth zipper, or has a zipper small enough to prevent bed bugs from entering or escaping your mattress. The only major drawback is installing it and removing it, as it will most likely be challenging to lift up your entire mattress off your bed.

 

5-Sided Fitted Sheet Style Protection:

In the case of a fitted sheet-style mattress protector it is placed over a mattress just like a fitted sheet. It easily slides over the edges and corners of the mattress, giving a full “skirt” around the sides of the mattress and uses elastic edging to ensure a good fit. Its top surface waterproofing is an ideal safeguard against spills, stains, and incontinence. It also serves as protection against normal wear and tear. However while fitted sheet-style mattress protector may offer top or side surface protection against bed bugs and dust mites, they tend to be less effective than encasements because the bottom of the mattress is exposed.