Mattress & Pillow Protectors

Buying a mattress for your bed is a big investment because you sleep for a significant amount of each 24-hour day. And while pillows are considerably less expensive than mattresses, some can cost a hundred dollars or more depending on the design and materials. Both products have an important role of supporting your head, neck and body while you sleep, so you want to extend their life as long as possible.

Furthermore, the oils from your face and body, not to mention sweat and dead skin cells, will inevitably rub off on your sheets and can be absorbed into the fibers of your mattress and pillows. The best way to keep these items clean is with protective covers for mattresses and pillows.

Mattress and pillow covers, also called protectors, will extend the lifespan of your mattresses and pillows. Plus, they can help allergy sufferers who are sensitive to certain materials, such as down feathers or artificial fibers. Additionally, they act as barriers against stains, spills and excess moisture which can damage your mattress or bed.

There are a few things to consider when purchasing a mattress protector. The first is the size of bed you own. Obviously, you will need a queen mattress cover for a queen-size mattress, a double for a double, etc.  But you will also need to pay attention to the height of your mattress, including any mattress pad you want to keep inside the mattress protector, to get the sizing right. For instance, if you have a pillow top mattress, you likely had to buy fitted sheets with extra deep pockets. Likewise, you’ll need to buy a pillow top mattress cover that can stretch to fit over the entire mattress.

A crucial factor to consider when you’re choosing pillow protectors and mattress covers is who will be sleeping in the bed. If you have a younger child who is still getting the hang of potty training, you’ll probably want to choose a waterproof mattress protector. Another scenario where it makes sense to select a waterproof mattress cover is if you have your cat or dog happens to be laying on your bed when they have an accident. Although some mattress protectors can mask the smell of earlier accidents, it’s best to be proactive and save yourself the trouble of extensive cleanup and deodorization by purchasing a protective pillow and mattress cover in the first place.

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These statements and any information contained herein are intended for educational purposes only and are not meant to substitute for medical care or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. Carefully review product labels for instructions and important safety information, and consider consulting with a health care professional regarding your use of health and wellness products.