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Mattress Covers do use or not?

nwbabs — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:19:26 GMT

Just had a new Sealy Posterpedic queen bed delivered today and realized I do not have a mattress cover for it. I had mattress cover on the old memory foam bed that was flipped to death. And, in a quick google search, it appears to be optional.

No kids or animals will be sleeping in the bed. Just me, myself and I.

Do you use a mattress cover? If so, do you have a recommendation for a good easy to get on and off cover for washing?

Thank you all who have an opinion. These forums have been great to bounce things off. Much appreciated.

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cjm61 — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:21:04 GMT

@nwbabs I have mattress covers on all 5 beds we own. Most never have a child on them but I like to cover the mattresses. Much easier to replace a cover than a mattress in case of any type of accident.

No particular recommendation. Its more about getting the best fit in my opinion.

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Alsace Gal — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:21:58 GMT

@nwbabs wrote:
Just had a new Sealy Posterpedic queen bed delivered today and realized I do not have a mattress cover for it. I had mattress cover on the old memory foam bed that was flipped to death. And, in a quick google search, it appears to be optional.

No kids or animals will be sleeping in the bed. Just me, myself and I.

Do you used? If so, do you have a recommendation for a good easy to get on and off cover?

Thank you all who have an opinion. These forums have been great to bounce things off. Much appreciated.

I use one on every bed I've owned. They help to keep dust off of them and we all lose skin dander and germs. I wash my sheets 1-2 times a week and the mattress cover 2-3 times a month.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:31:07 GMT

Check the warranty on your new bed. Some bed warranties say you need to place a protective cover on it if you ever need to use that warranty in the future. Stains could void the warranty in other words.

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Carmie — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:32:08 GMT

All of my beds have a mattress pad on them. The bed I sleep on every night has two of them...one on top of the other.

The bottom one is waterproof and the top one is padded 100% cotton. I wash the top one about 4 times a year and the bottom one about once or twice a year.

My mattress is pretty old, but looks brand new. Old skin and body oils will go right through bed sheets. My mattress pads go on like fitted sheets.

I cover my pillows too.

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DSD2 — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:33:33 GMT

I have always used a mattress cover on every bed I've ever had, even before we had dogs.

It does protect against dust, dander and keeps the bed clean.

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feline groovy — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:44:48 GMT

I have a memory foam mattress and use a cover on it for protection and sanitary reasons.

Spills, dirt, bacteria, sweat, and other other body fluids can seep through sheets.

Plus it's easier to spot-clean than scrubbing the actual mattress.

I've always used a cover on my mattress and bed pillows.

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On It — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:59:56 GMT

I use the mattress covers that keep out dust mites because of my allergies. I used to buy the Claritin ones at Bed, Bath, and Beyond. Since they closed their stores, I found an allergy one at Walmart. I use mattress protectors and wash them often to protect both the mattress and myself.

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OneHappyHiker — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 01:12:54 GMT

@nwbabs Yes. I have always covered all beds with mattress covers. In addition to all the reasons stated by everyone before I posted this, I have had flanel or microfiber sheets leave behind teeny little balls of fluffiness (to describe it nicely lol) ON the mattress cover! I was able to simply strip it off the mattress, throw it in the wash, and return it to the bed all nice, clean and fluffy balls gone. Sure I could have vacuumed the mattress, but that wouldn't solve all the other problems associated with not having a cover as stated by others.

As for my recommendation: fit is a must along with whatever you prefer sleeping on. We have a sleep number bed so we adjust that to our desired firmness, but I usually buy a pillowtop mattress cover for added coziness. Machine washable, even the king size, is a must.

Look around at the different types of covers and buy one you think you would like. Mine are always pull over like a fitted sheet. I suppose you could also get one that envelops the entire bed, but that would be near impossible for us with this king bed. Good luck!

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PA Mom-mom — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 01:14:39 GMT

@nwbabs Yes, I do. As @SilleeMee mentioned , you should check the warranty on your mattress. Mine required a mattress cover. A mattress cover is different from a mattress pad.

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SaveTheTurtles — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 01:20:37 GMT

I use them on all of our mattresses.

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Icegoddess — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 01:23:15 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
Check the warranty on your new bed. Some bed warranties say you need to place a protective cover on it if you ever need to use that warranty in the future. Stains could void the warranty in other words.

I just had a new mattress delivered today. While I don't see anything in the warranty about a mattress protector, mine comes with a 120 night sleep trial. Part of the conditions for exchanging after the 120 nights is that you "have kept it in like-new condition by using a mattress protector purchased at the same time as the mattress purchase".

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Franklinbell — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 01:30:55 GMT

i use them on my bed. I also use the pillow encasements as well! Enjoy your new peaceful slumber!!

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Roscoe the Rascal — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 02:11:32 GMT

I've always used a matress cover. Warranty reasons and protection reasons. Worth it.

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azgal — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 02:29:59 GMT

I've always used a mattress cover. I just bought a new mattress in November and bought the Serta Total Protection Mattress Pad at JC Penny's. It's very nice and doesn't make noise like some waterproof ones do.

I've washed it many times and is still very nice.

Mattresses are so expensive. It's a lot cheaper to buy a new pad than a mattress if an accident should happen.

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Tinkrbl44 — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 02:37:54 GMT

@nwbabs wrote:
Just had a new Sealy Posterpedic queen bed delivered today and realized I do not have a mattress cover for it. I had mattress cover on the old memory foam bed that was flipped to death. And, in a quick google search, it appears to be optional.

No kids or animals will be sleeping in the bed. Just me, myself and I.

Do you use a mattress cover? If so, do you have a recommendation for a good easy to get on and off cover for washing?

Thank you all who have an opinion. These forums have been great to bounce things off. Much appreciated.

@nwbabs

I've always used mattress covers and pillow protectors on every one I've had. Always.

Even if you don't have kids or pets on your beds, PEOPLE SWEAT. They also get sick and accidents happen.

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Caffeina — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 02:38:35 GMT

@nwbabs

I recommend this mattress pad from Walmart. It's not in the store, but it ships free. It has just enough fill, but isn't heavy, thick, or poofy. It's easy to get on and off. I have a king size, and it fits in my top load washer. I've had mine for three years, and it's still holding up well. It reminds me of the kind of mattress pads I grew up with. I have a Sealy hybrid mattress, and I like that this pad doesn't change how my mattress feels.

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AuntG — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 02:48:52 GMT

You might not need one, but I'd suggest you get a mattress pad similar to the one in the previous post. Those that are lightweight and easy to wash are my favorites. It adds a bit of security in case something spills (or leaks).

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Bhvbum — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 04:14:18 GMT

I can't imagine not using a mattress pad, and no you don't need to wash them that much if it is just a single person maybe once every six months. Same for pillow protectors, I put new pillows in a pillow protector just like I put on a pad on the mattress and wash them all at the same time.

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LindaSal — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 13:50:57 GMT

I would never not have a mattress cover for all the reasons previously mentioned.

I have a Casper mattress and purchased one of their covers online. I also have a Concierge cover in my spare bedroom I purchased on HSN. Both are nice quality.