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After you’ve purchased a new mattress, you may be wondering how to take care of it. Good sheets and regular cleaning of your bedding are excellent ways to help prolong the life of your mattress but, in addition to quality bedding, investing in a good mattress protector is essential.
You may be asking, what is a mattress protector and what does it do anyway? A mattress protector is built like a fitted sheet, with deep pockets and elastic making it fit snugly over your mattress, creating a thin layer of protection from spills, dirt and stains.
Now that you know what a mattress protector is, here are the pros of using one to protect your mattress AND the cons for why you might choose not to use one – albeit easily resolvable.
Comfy Pros
Extra thickness – Some mattress protectors come with a layer of foam, serving as an additional bedding layer and protector all in one. Regardless of the type or thickness, they each give more comfort and extra protection.
Prolonged Lifespan – Adding a protector to your bedding ensemble protects your mattress from dirt, spills, or stains that could lead to your needing a mattress replacement sooner than you’d like.
Extended Freshness – Mattress protectors keep your bed looking and smelling and feeling cleaner for longer periods of time in between deep cleans.
Saves Money – By investing in a highly affordable mattress protector, you won’t have to replace your mattress every few years or every few spills.
Resolvable Cons
Which to Choose – Multiple types of mattress protectors are out there for the choosing. Choose one that protects your bed and feels like it’s not even there. Some mattress protectors will completely change the way your bed looks and feels – nobody wants to go through an adjustment when the bed felt fine before.
Sleeping on Plastic – Most mattress protectors are made to be waterproof but, when made incorrectly, they can feel and sound almost like a thin tarp on your bed. Loud and crinkly!
More Layers, More Heat – Oftentimes adding more bedding layers can increase the heat that’s then locked into your mattress, making the temperature unsuitable for sleep. Bedding should be breathable, keeping you cooler and comfier for a better night’s sleep.
Extra Cost – While owning and using a mattress protector should save you money in the long run, it is an extra up-front cost that you maybe weren’t planning on.
Not Going to Save Your Old Mattress – If you think a new mattress protector is going to bring your old mattress back to life, think again. It’s not a miracle worker that’ll fix something that should be replaced.
If you buy the right mattress protector, you could easily resolve all of the cons listed above, further increasing your comfort and protecting your mattress in more ways than one.
The best addition for enhancing your sleep experience is one that protects your mattress while feeling like it’s not even there.
At Cariloha, we’ve combined our cloudlike bamboo comfort with innovative waterproof protection and a unique sleep-quiet protection, crafting a mattress protector like no other.
It’s a silent slumber that leaves you cool and comfortable all night long, without the crinkling fabric or puffy topper, while also keeping your mattress in the best shape possible.
What are your thoughts on mattress protectors? Let us know in the comments.
References: https://www.homesandgardens.com/advice/mattress-protector-rules