Waterproof Mattress Pad

Waterproof Mattress Pad

A waterproof mattress pad is a must for every bed in every home. Many people think that they don’t need a waterproof mattress pad, they think that they are only for the very young, elderly or people with a continence issue, but the truth is everyone should really have one.

Maybe you suffer from a dust mite allergy, or have a continence issue, or perhaps you just want a waterproof mattress pad to protect your mattress clean, keeping it free of dirt and stains.

When people don’t use waterproof mattress protectors, natural bodily fluids such as sweat and saliva quickly cause a stain, and there is no easy way to get rid of this. Also a stain such as this, believe it or not, can void your mattress’ warranty. A mattress cover can be removed and washed in the washing machine, yet there is no easy way to remove tricky stains from the mattress itself.

Waterproof mattress protectors are a must if you’re to prevent stains such as the characteristic pale yellow tidemark that quickly develops with night to night usage. This stain is caused when the natural perspiration produced throughout the night passes through the standard cloth sheet, the only way to prevent this is with the use of waterproof mattress pads.

The simple, lightly quilted mattress covers also provide no protection against dust mite allergens, unlike waterproof mattress pads. Dust mites produce several harmful waste products that can irritate the skin as well as the lining of the lungs, particularly in children. This can bring on medical conditions such as allergic reactions, asthma and eczema. Waterproof mattress protectors also reduce allergy symptoms by preventing damp from getting through into the mattress thus reducing the ability for mould to grow inside of the mattress.

Contrary to popular belief, waterproof mattress pads don’t actually cause any reduction in the comfort of the mattress. Many people think that a waterproof mattress pad can get hot and sweaty to sleep on, however, this isn’t the case, providing you buy your waterproof mattress pad from a specialist supplier. The best waterproof mattress pads are often breathable, to prevent sweat from gathering on the surface, and cotton lined to provide a comfortable sleeping surface.