Skip to main content. Home Guides Home Home Improvement Home Painting How to Wash and Dry a Waterproof Mattress Cover Clean your mattress protector for a good night's sleep. Waterproof mattress covers keep spills and leaks away from your bed, but they're not impervious to getting dirty. Regularly wash your mattress cover to get rid of dirt and odor. Most waterproof covers have a cloth top and vinyl backing, so they're typically safe to clean in the washing machine. Waterproof Mattress Cover Care Launder your waterproof mattress cover in the washing machine in cold or warm water, on a gentle or delicate setting. Use a bleach-free laundry detergent -- bleach can damage the waterproof backing of some covers. After washing, tumble-dry the cover on a low-heat setting. It's safe to dry the cover with other items, such as sheets or clothing. Don't use high heat; doing so damages the vinyl. Do not iron the cover or have it dry cleaned. If your waterproof mattress cover is new, wash it before using it for the first time.
Laundering helps remove packaging odors and softens the cover. References Luna Mattress Protectors: Care/FAQ/Warranty Info.The Expectant Parents' Companion; Kathleen Huggins, RN, MS Photo Credits David De Lossy/Digital Vision/Getty Images Suggest a Correctionlast updated: Feb 16, 2017So are memory foam mattresses toxic? Are chemicals and VOC’s found in mattresses safe?We at Essentia make foam, so we’re privy to a lot of what goes into foam mattresses, the good and the bad.All foams, natural or synthetic, have chemical contents. That's just the reality of making foam. Natural foam is obviously much cleaner.If you're looking for a healthier mattress we're a good place to start. Essentia mattresses have been tested for VOC's!By-the-way, you're not alone with your concerns.Watch Senator Durbin recount his experience with exposure to fire retardant chemicals.VOC's (volatile organic compounds) can now be found in nearly all common household products; from carpets to microwaves, paints, couches... including mattresses according to the EPA.
With chemicals and pesticides now being found in umbilical cord blood, chemicals are becoming a concern for many...and rightly so.Safe for Kids, Adults...To our knowledge, as foamers and manufacturers, these are the ingredients used to make the components listed below. Ingredients may vary for glues, memory foams, natural and synthetic latex foams.Talalay Global, formerly known as Latex International, also confirms using the same ingredients we use to make their 100% natural latex foam.We don't hide behind certifications. The list below indicates the actual ingredients used to make our natural memory foam. We even list what comes out of our mattresses in terms of our VOC's which offers complete transparency.Diphenyl diisocyanate is an ingredient used in the production of natural latex foam and polyurathane foams. It allows components of a formula to blend together properly. Our formula is a water based solution. Diphenyl diisocyanate polymerizes in the presence of water. It has traditionally been used for the production of latex foam, some european urethane manufacturers have blended this component with Toluene diisocyanate in the attempt of reducing toluene content.
Phenol-melamine resins are used in the production of natural latex foam; this component is what creates the flexible properties to the foam. This component has more value in conventional latex, while a zero gravity pressure relieving foam requires less flexibility.Waxes styrene-butadiene copolymer is used to add resistance and longevity to natural foams. This component has excellent abrasion resistance when properly blended. This component is most commonly used in blends of natural latex. This component is considered a thickening agent and gelling agent and contains vegetal based waxes.Mattress manufacturers use glues to bond the inner layers of mattresses together as well as to bond the fabric cover to the core.Adhesives can be rolled to bond each layer or can be diluted in water and sprayed over each surface to be bonded. This second application method allows manufacturers to call their glue a "water based adhesive".A water based adhesive is a simple process whereby water is mixed in with a solvent based adhesive to facilitate spraying the glue over each mattress surface.
When the glue dries, all water molecules in the adhesive evaporate and only the adhesive which emit VOCs is left behind.The long-term health effects that may occur after prolonged exposure to Volatile Organic Content (VOC) found in Adhesive/Glue solvents include cancers, damage to the heart, liver, central nervous system and kidneys.Biological Monitoring - Is memory foam safe?Clinical evaluations conducted by Duke University; Source ATSDR - Public health advisory Public Health Implications: The exact amount of TDI required to cause adverse health effects is unknown. People have become sensitized after being exposed to as little as 20 parts per billion (ppb). After sensitization there is no amount of TDI that one may be exposed to safely. Studies have shown that in sensitized individuals, asthmatic attacks can occur after exposed to TDI air concentrations as low as 0.1 ppb.Testing Results: Of 113 participants tested, 10 participant (9%) developed antibodies.Certain imported polyurethane memory foam products have industrial perfumes to mask the chemical odour that exists in their products.
Chemicals Found in Air Fresheners:For articles written about chemicals in mattresses visit:For more information, please visit our Learning Center. Impressive Comfort - Visco-elastic Memory Foam - USA made5 Zone using - Ripples, Waves & CoilsDensity of 2.5lbs & 1.5" Thick - Hypo-AllergenicSized for College Dorm Bedding Other retailers $59.99 Our Price: Dorm Co. Tip: Dorm beds need all the cushion & support possible! Availability: Usually Ships in 24 Hours Our 5 Zone Twin XL Foam Topper has a 3 Year Manufacturer's Warranty and is a High Quality Made in the USA College Bedding Product. Your university supplied dorm bed will need lots of help and for that reason Twin XL bed toppers have quickly become a must have dorm bedding product. The 5 Zone design has become a popular layout for bedding toppers, but what is hard to find is a 5 Zone design that is not only for Twin XL beds, but also made of memory foam too. Most 5 Zones are made of cheap foam that won't provide the cushion comfort of memory foam.
It is important to remember that not all foam toppers are created the same. Here at Dorm Co we carry cheaper foam toppers that are not considered memory foam, we carry high end memory foam toppers made of 2.2 - 2.5 lb density and we carry the middle priced and middle of the road option of our 5 Zone, 2.5 lb density foam topper. The variations can get confusing, but hopefully we shed useful information on the various qualities and thicknesses for your dorm Twin XL bed topper search. The key to shopping for a good Twin XL bedding topper is to determine the level of memory foam that you want and the overall thickness you want. From there you should be able to decide which dorm bedding topper is best for your style. 2.5lb density / 1.5" Thick Zoned Memory Foam / 5 Zone Sections consisting of 3 patterns / Less tossing & turning / Reduces stress on pressure points / promotes a more rested night's sleep / 3 year warranty / Made of 100% Visco-elastic memory foam Ripples - Located in the feet and head area for gentle support (located in 2 areas)Waves - Perfect Support for your legs and shoulders (located in 2 areas)Coils - Ultimate Support for your back and torso
: Some of the top questions our dorm expert staff gets asked are: Do I need a dorm bedding topper encasement? Do your Twin XL Toppers come with encasements? Where do I put the Twin XL College Bedding Topper? Let's address these great questions!1. No, you do not need an encasement cover for your Topper, unless you live in the wacky state of California. Well, we aren't lawyers or politicians, but somewhere, somehow, someone in California made a law stating bed toppers made of foam needed to be encased. We don't get the law we just pass it on! For everyone besides California you can purchase our toppers without the encasement (see #2 for why it's not essential).2. No, our dorm bedding toppers do not come with encasements. If you like the idea of an encasement we offer a cheap and useful option, but by no means do you need it (unless you're a California resident). By offering our Twin XL Dorm Bedding Toppers without the encasement we can keep your dorm bedding costs even lower! We give you, the customer the ability to decide what is necessary and what is not.
If you like the idea of the Twin XL Topper being concealed from elements such as spilled drinks, dirt, dust, etc, then it is a cheap insurance policy on keeping your Dorm Bedding Topper protected. On the other hand you may get that protection simply from your Twin XL fitted sheet or mattress pad (see #3), so the decision does come down to your budget and your personal dorm bedding needs. 3. Most students place their dorm bedding topper on their Twin XL mattress and then 'lock it' into place with a mattress pad or just a fitted sheet. By setting your college bedding up this way you prevent the Twin XL Foam Topper from shifting around. The mattress pad and/or fitted sheet forms your Twin XL Memory Foam Topper to the bed to create an in place comfort for all your much needed college sleep! If you want to learn more about our Twin XL Topper Encasement Cover check out: Basic Twin XL Mattress Cover, This cover can encase your entire mattress & topper or you can simply encase your topper and then place the encased topper on your college provided Twin XL mattress.