CA, East Palo Alto Go to Mattress protectorsSkip to main content. Home Guides Home Home Improvement Does a Memory Foam Mattress Need a Protective Covering? A cover designed specifically for memory foam keeps a mattress clean. A memory foam mattress is a bit different than a conventional mattress, being made of special foam that conforms to the body's shape. Like a conventional mattress, a cover is not entirely necessary between the mattress and fitted bed sheet, but it does help keep the mattress clean. Some mattress manufacturers recommend using a pad or cover to protect a memory foam mattress, noting that conventional mattress pads or covers impede the beneficial qualities of memory foam. Covers made especially for memory foam are a good choice to protect the mattress. Memory Foam and Mattress Pads A conventional mattress pad offers a thin layer of cushioning, which works well with a standard spring-based mattress but is not ideal for memory foam, since memory foam is designed to allow the body to sink into it for form-fitting comfort.
Retailers of memory-foam mattresses sell covers specifically designed for memory foam, offering protection against moisture and dust mites. The cover keeps the mattress clean, since the cover is machine-washable and the mattress is not. Clean the mattress itself with a vacuum cleaner. A mild soap on a slightly damp sponge cleans spots and stains; avoid saturating the mattress to keep it in pristine condition. References Tempurpedic: Product CareSealy: Memory Foam -- Caring for Your Sealy Photo Credits Siri Stafford/Digital Vision/Getty Images Suggest a CorrectionLinens MattressMattress CoverMattress ProtectorStore TableclothTableclothsBedskirts DuvetsHousehold LinensHousehold StuffPillow ProtectorsForwardMattress protector for $2 using dollar store tablecloth and blanket.A good mattress protector is a bedding essential as it keeps your and well protected whilst drawing moisture off you, so all through the night. For enhanced comfort (extra depth), please take a look at our mattress toppers.
Your may alo wish to read some independant mattress protector REVIEWS. Our 3 of our most popular mattress protectors are: Waterproof mattress protectors have a soft combed cotton top layer with a thin, pliable polyurethane-backing which provides discreet protection. For those looking for a greater degree of luxurious comfort, extra warmth, or enough support for severely aching joints and backs then a mattress topper would make a more suitable purchase. They are 3 times the depth of the quilted mattress protectors and come with a variety of fillings from natural feather and down to memory foam. Our 'Which Mattress Topper?' provides more information. All of the quilted protectors we offer are densely filled with hypoallergenic wadding, so will extend the life of your mattress, whilst providing added comfort. They'll also renew the look of any old, tired-looking mattresses. In fact, some people even take their mattress protectors on business trips and holidays with them to provide a decent barrier between themselves and any mattress nasties!
Although you can (and should) run a vacuum over your mattress, this isn’t necessarily the most effective way of keeping your mattress as clean as you might like. A mattress protector provides a good barrier against stains and dust mites, protecting you and your mattress. For anyone who suffers from night-time incontinence, a waterproof mattress protector is one of the best investments you could make, keeping your mattress clean and dry night after night. Cotton, polyester, waterproof or anti allergy? What's the difference between them? How do you know which one’s right for you? Here’s a quick run through each protector to help: If you’re looking for the most protection... Our waterproof mattress protector has a soft cotton towelling feel which don’t make a noise every time you turn over, so you’d hardly know they were there. If you have young children, then a waterproof mattress cover is absolutely essential to protect their mattresses from night-time accidents.
This product also doubles-up as an anti allergy mattress protector, providing a superb barrier to dust mites and their allergens that are harboured in your mattress. For those looking for a waterproof mattress protector with greater absorbency and comfort, then our quilted waterproof mattress protector could be just what you are looking for. Quilted mattress protectors for extra comfort... There are 4 options of quilted mattress protectors, all of which will provide a comfortable barrier between you and your mattress: Covered in luxurious high thread-count cotton, the luxurious pure cotton mattress protector is stuffed with layers of 100% pure cotton filling for a supremely comfortable finish. Ideal if you require a naturally hypoallergenic mattress protector that absorbs moisture and can be easily machine-washed at 40°C and dried on a cool setting in a tumble-drier. The polyester filling of the Perfect Balance mattress protector also contains Lyocell, an advanced fibre blend made from natural raw materials that has a remarkable ability to absorb and disperse excess humidity.
The filling and Lysoft® 100% cotton percale cover - a fabric softer than Egyptian cotton – combine to create a highly breathable layer over your mattress. Washable at 60°C to destroy dust mite allergens, this is a particularly useful way of minimising any discomfort for allergy sufferers. The Spundown mattress protector has a fine quality micro poly-cotton cover for enhanced wash performance (as quick drying and crease resistant). It is a good option for allergy sufferers as it may be washed at 60°C, a temperature which helps keep your bedding free from dust mites. The So Soft mattress protector has a high quality polyester cotton cover. They are machine-washable at 40°C. Single, Double, King and Super King standard UK sizes are available in all the mattress protector ranges, ie: All the mattress protectors have fully fitted ‘skirts’ with a depth of 28cm, each of which (apart from the 100% cotton mattress protector) stretch up to approximately 50cm deep, giving them the ability to cover any depth of mattress or mattress plus topper combination.