Mattress & Pillow Protectors

Buying a mattress for your bed can often be a big investment, requiring lots of research and planning. And, while pillows are usually considerably less expensive than mattresses, they also play an important nightly role in supporting your head, neck and body while you sleep. You can extend both your mattress and pillow’s lives as long as possible by using a mattress protector and a pillow cover. Over time, the oils from your face and body, as well as sweat and dead skin cells, rub off on your sheets and can be absorbed into the fibers of your mattress and pillows, slowly degrading them. The best way to keep this at bay is by using protective coverings for mattresses and pillows.

Mattress and pillow covers not only provide protection, but they can also create a barrier to help allergy sufferers who are sensitive to certain materials, such as down feathers or other fibers. Additionally, they act as barriers to dust mites, which can also create allergic reactions. Dust mites survive on dead skin cells, and they commonly reside in bedroom furniture as well as anything that is upholstered. A mattress protector ensures you can keep them in good shape for a longer time.

There are a few things to consider when purchasing a mattress protector. The size of the  mattress and the cover should be the same to be effective; for example, a queen mattress protector will only fully work for a queen-sized mattress, and the same goes for king, full or twin mattresses and protectors. You will also need to pay attention to the height of your mattress, including any mattress topper or pad you want to keep inside the mattress protector, to get the vertical 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 mattress cover that can stretch to fit over the entire mattress.

Just like with any other sleep solutions, it’s important to make sure to tailor the mattress or pillow cover to 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. A cotton mattress protector might be easier to clean, especially if you have pets who lay on the bed as well. Having a mattress and pillow that stays clean and comfortable is a key part of how to get a good night’s sleep.