{"title":"Mattress protectors","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDo I need a mattress protector?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't have to use a mattress protector, but it's the easiest way to keep a mattress clean, because a protector goes in the washing machine and a mattress doesn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn adult mattress typically lasts around 7 to 10 years, and over that time sweat, skin and the odd spilt drink all work their way down into it. A protector catches them first. On a child's bed, a waterproof protector turns a night-time accident into a change of bedding rather than a mattress that has to be cleaned and left to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWaterproof or standard: which mattress protector should I get?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a waterproof mattress protector if liquid might reach the bed, from a child's accident to a spilt cup of tea, and a standard protector if you mainly want a soft, washable layer over an adult mattress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaterproof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA thin waterproof backing under a soft top stops spills, sweat and accidents reaching the mattress\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChildren's beds, guest beds and anyone who sweats a lot at night\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA washable fabric layer, sometimes quilted for a little softness, that catches sweat and dust but lets liquid through\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult beds where spills are rare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBamboo top\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA soft, smooth top fabric made from bamboo, with or without a waterproof backing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnyone who likes a smooth feel; check whether it's waterproof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern waterproof layers are quieter and more breathable than the old plastic sheeting many of us remember. If you'd rather have the waterproofing built in, our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/waterproof-mattresses\"\u003ewaterproof mattresses\u003c\/a\u003e have it in the cover, so there's nothing extra to put on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat size mattress protector do I need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need a mattress protector in the same size as your mattress, such as a single protector for a 90 x 190 cm single, with a skirt deeper than the mattress so it tucks right underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the depth too. Mattresses run from about 10 to 16 cm deep for low profile, through about 18 to 25 cm for standard, to 25 cm and over for deep, and a skirt that's too shallow for yours will keep pinging off the corners. Choose a protector made for deep mattresses if yours is 25 cm or more, and measure the mattress and topper together if you use one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEuropean sizes need their own protectors. A European double is 140 x 200 cm, 5 cm wider and 10 cm longer than a UK double, so a protector made for 135 x 190 cm won't fit it properly. Check your size in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/size-guide\"\u003emattress size guide\u003c\/a\u003e before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMattress protector or topper: what's the difference?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mattress protector keeps a mattress clean and adds almost no height, while a mattress topper is a thicker layer that changes how the bed feels, usually making it softer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use both. Put the topper on the mattress, the protector over both, then the sheet, so the protector keeps the topper clean too. Choose a protector with a skirt deep enough for the two together. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mattress-toppers\"\u003emattress toppers\u003c\/a\u003e page explains how to choose one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCan you use a mattress protector on a bunk bed?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thin mattress protector is fine on a bunk bed, but on the top bunk the mattress and everything on it must stay at or below the maximum mattress line marked on the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn beds made to BS EN 747, staying at or below the line leaves at least 16 cm of guard rail above the mattress. A slim waterproof protector barely changes the height, but a thick quilted one, or a topper, can take the surface over the line. On children's beds, a waterproof protector is the simplest way to deal with accidents and spilt drinks. Our guides to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bunk-bed-mattresses\"\u003ebunk bed mattresses\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kids-mattresses\"\u003ekids mattresses\u003c\/a\u003e cover depth and fit in more detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile you're making the bed, our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pillows\"\u003epillows\u003c\/a\u003e explains which height suits how you sleep. If you're not sure which protector fits your mattress, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003esend us its size and depth\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll point you to the right one.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/mattresstown.co.uk\/collections\/mattress-protectors.oembed","provider":"Mattress Town","version":"1.0","type":"link"}