Mattress Protector, Pad Or Topper: Which To Buy
by Manju Sharma teacherThe work of the mattress pad, the protector
and the mattress topper are similar yet different, hence it becomes quite
confusing when one thinks of buying them. It is indeed a disadvantage for the
buyer looking to buy
waterproof mattress protector online to negotiate and navigate through the various accoutrements of
beddings that are generally available.
Mattress
pads
The mattress pad usually covers the mattress
surface like a fitted sheet. It is thus a very thin piece and generally made
from quilted material. This pad is generally lines with elastic and secured
with either:
·
A fabric
skirt or
·
Corner
elastic straps.
It is functionally designed to provide
protection to the surface of the mattress and keep it safe from stains and
general wear and tear. Even though these mattress pads are quite thin, they
help to provide a cushioning effect to the normally firm mattress. Since it is
functionally very similar to the mattress protector, opting to buy
mattress protector online without understanding its difference to the mattress pad can
result in a mistake buy. Hence every buyer needs to be thorough with the
individual functions of the mattress protector and pad.
Mattress
protector
This is generally a thin sheet usually made up
of either polyester or cotton and is designed to cover almost the whole of the
mattress. It might also be fitted with elastic straps, like the mattress pad,
to secure it or it can be zipped over the whole mattress. In order to buy
waterproof mattress protector, care should be taken to check that it can be zipped over the water
mattress. Using elastic straps to secure the protector over a water mattress
can damage the mattress causing it to leak.
The mattress protector is functionally
designed to ensure protection of the mattress from micro-organisms like
bacteria, fungi etc., and also from stains and unwanted contaminants like bed
bugs. This is because they are both washable and breathable. They are available
in different types based on the type of mattress that they protect and the
forms are:
·
Waterproof
protectors,
·
Quilted
protectors,
·
Synthetic
protectors and
·
Natural
protectors.
Mattress
toppers
This is generally made up of a latex, quilted
material or memory foam layer and is usually about 3inches in thickness. They
sit on the top of the mattress and are functionally made to provide comfort and
relieve pressure points. In fact along with the firm structure and support of
the mattress below, the mattress makes for a rather comfortable and cool bed.
Covering the mattress with affordable
mattress toppers makes for a great way to change the look of an old mattress and
have it looking absolutely new. These toppers are generally used when there is
need for sleeping on a soft surface for some time after an injury or accident
or when the old mattress becomes hard and uneven. A topper is however a
temporary adjustment.
Mattress toppers are generally made up of
memory or latex foam and alternatives of down/down which make for the best
cooling mattress topper currently available.
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