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A mattress protector is an important
accessory to every bed in every home or
lodging establishment because it protects
one of the most important components
of the bed, the part which makes
sleeping comfortable—the mattress.
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It is available in all bed type sizes, from king size
waterproof mattress protectors, to queen size,
double bed, single bed and other bed classifications
depending on one’s region or country of origin.
Some beds, such as those in hotels, lodging houses,
motels, inns and other establishments in the
hospitality business need it more than mattresses
in normal homes as the former see a lot of changes
in occupants due to the nature of the business.
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The protector for a mattress functions for
many reasons. It can serve as a barrier
between the skin of anyone sleeping on
the mattress and any bed bugs, dust
mites or allergens that may harm the
health of humans or even animals
climbing on the bed.
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It also prevents spills from liquids from
getting into the mattress and damaging
the mattress’s inner material. It is also
helpful in preventing bodily fluids which,
accumulated over time can also produce
unsightly smells and even stains on the
mattress.
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Similarly, its protective action also prevents food spills from making a stain on the mattress, which is important especially if your mattress is newly bought as the presence of stains can void the warranty. A waterproof mattress protector can be made in different styles, the usual of which is in the form of a fitted sheet which has an elastic skirt around its outside edge.
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This is placed in order to hold the
protector in place. It can also be designed
in such a way that it has an elastic loop
around each of the four corners to keep
it in place. It can also just curl up and be
lifted on the edges.
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Whatever style it is, whether on a large mattress for which a king size waterproof mattress protector will be required, fitted sheet styles are the kind of protectors which will stay in place more securely. Another important consideration for choosing the protector for a mattress is which type of material it is made of. At the lowest end of the pricing spectrum there is the kind that is little more than a plastic cover on the mattress.
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While this can still protect the
mattress adequately, it is not very
comfortable to sleep on because it
the material is rough against the skin
and can get hot on prolonged contact,
thus making you sweat and toss and
turn on the bed a lot.
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A plastic underneath you can also be noisy
and produce crinkles as you lie down and
move around it. There is also the kind made
from non woven fabrics, which can still be
inexpensive. However, they can just be water
resistant instead of waterproof.
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They are not intended to be washed
regularly as the material can be
damaged from washing and drying. You
can treat this instead as a temporary
mattress protector to buy while on a
budget, until you can save up enough to
buy one that is comfortable and durable
at the same time.