We do not recommend using an electric blanket or heating pad with your mattress. Due to the temperature-sensitivity of the TEMPUR material, adding high heat can hinder its ability to react to your body temperature and conform to your body shape.If you ever do use an electric blanket or heating pad, we recommend limiting its use to 30 minutes, and only on low or medium heat.We do not recommend using a conventional mattress pad or mattress cover with your mattress. These items add another "layer" between you and the TEMPUR material, reducing its ability to conform to your body.If you use a mattress protector, we offer the MattressProtector by Tempur-Pedic™, which was designed to protect your mattress without impacting the feel or performance.The covers on most of our mattresses can be removed and washed. If you're not sure if your mattress cover is removable, please refer to the tags sewn into the cover or contact our Customer Service department.We recommend a cold temperature setting for machine washing and a cool setting for machine drying.
Do not "over-dry" the cover and do not use chlorine products or harsh stain removers of any kind.If you spill liquid on your mattress, please take the following steps. Because the mattress should never become wet, we can't promise that these steps will completely remove the stain or odor.If your mattress has a cover, remove it, wash it in cold water with mild detergent, and hang dry for best results. Never use bleach or bleaching products with the cover.After the cover has been removed, soak up as much of the liquid using towels as possible. This may require pressing down on the material with the towel(s) to release the moisture.Once excess moisture is removed, let the mattress air dry. To speed up the drying process, place a fan so that it blows on the mattress.Never wash the TEMPUR® material.TEMPUR&trg; material should never become wet. We offer a special wet-safe cover to provide extra protection against liquid spills.Do NOT wash or Dry Clean the TEMPUR-Topper Supreme. The cover can be removed and washed in cold water, dried on a cool setting or air drying which is recommended.
Do not use chlorine products or harsh stain removers.Each of our mattresses use our patented, one-sided design that means you'll never have to flip, rotate, or turn it. The TEMPUR material will return to its original shape time after time, year after year.If needed, you can fold your Tempur-Pedic mattress to make it easier to move. Fold it with the TEMPUR® side (top) in.If the mattress sits in cold weather (below 50°F) folded, do not try to force it to lay flat. It may take a few hours, depending on the temperature of the room, but the mattress will naturally unfold as it warms up.When transporting or storing your mattress, lay the mattress flat—not on its side or folded.The handles included on some Tempur-Pedic mattresses are for positioning purposes only—not for carrying.Washing a mattress pad, even a down one, is not as complicated as it might seem at first. The first place to look for instructions about cleaning is always the care tag attached to the mattress pad. If there is no care tag, however, the process might feel a little intimidating.
Caring for mattress pads just takes a little bit of common sense, and an understanding of the materials involved. Mattress pads help to protect the mattress, both from wear and from possible staining. They also help to ensure that sheets stay on the bed instead of shifting during sleep. In the case of other mattress pads, such as foam, feathered, or heated pads, the pad serves to add comfort or warmth to the bed. Most mattress pad manufacturers recommend washing the mattress pad at least once a month. If the mattress pad is on a child's bed, which might be subject to accidents at night or during naptime, more frequent washing is likely in order. Guest beds may not need mattress pads washed as often. Usage plays a big factor in how often mattress pads need washing. Before tossing a mattress pad in the washing machine, check to see if it has a care label. Some mattress pads need washing in warmer water, while others can only tolerate cold water. Use mild detergent, and avoid using fabric softener.
With a mattress pad, it is not necessary. If the care label says that putting the mattress pad in the dryer is okay, use only the highest heat setting recommended. Otherwise, it may be best to hang to dry. Each type of mattress pad has a specific purpose. Some may not be needed year round, such as heated mattress pads, whereas others are useful any time of year. Similar to a fitted sheet, with elastic in the pockets. Made from cotton usually, or other fabrics such as polyester. Can sometimes have a plastic backing, especially if intended for a child's bed. A flat pad with elastic bands on the corners to fit over the corners of the bed. Thin layer of memory foam. Most commonly just sits on top of the mattress. A feather-filled mattress pad, often with elastic bands to hold it in place. Foam carved in the shape of the inside of an egg crate, with peaks and troughs. A mattress pad similar to an electric blanket with heating elements and electronic controls.
Sometimes combination mattress pads are available that combine features of each type. One example of this is a feather mattress pad layer over a memory foam core. Before cleaning a down mattress pad, check for any rips or tears that could lead to escaped feathers. Check also for a care label that indicates whether washing in a machine is okay. If you cannot wash the down mattress pad in a machine, take it to a dry cleaner for cleaning. In a machine, use mild detergent. Use the delicate setting, and set the machine for an extra rinse, if possible. If the machine does not have this setting, simply run a second rinse cycle once the first wash cycle completes. Put the mattress pad in the dryer with two to three tennis balls to keep the feathers fluffed. Use the lowest heat setting and make sure the pad is completely dry before putting it back on the bed. Look for a care tag on the mattress pad. Some foam can stand up to washing in the delicate cycle of the washing machine, but others have to be hand washed.