Choosing the right mattress protector

may not be easy because there are many

brands and choices available out there.

Whether you are a typical homeowner

buying more mattresses for your home, a

new homeowner excited about buying

your own bed and its accompanying

mattress, you will need an advice.

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A second opinion on choosing the best

mattress protector taking into account

such factors as your budget, the type of

bed and mattress you own of course, and

also any special considerations such as

the kind of material it would be made of

if you have allergies to specific kinds of

cloth or fabric.

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The first thing to guide you in your search

is that mattress protector can also come

under several other names such as

mattress pads, encasings, mattress

encasement, mattress cover. You may

also be offered a mattress topper in the

course of your search.

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However, bear in mind that a mattress

topper has a different function than a

protector. The former is used to add comfort

rather than protecting the mattress from dirt

and stains, as a protector is expected to do.

A mattress is made up of cotton most of the

time and contains just a little bit of padding.

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Toppers, on the other hand can be made

up of latex, feathers or foam. Far from

being an insignificant feature, it can be as

thick as five inches or more. You could

say that a mattress topper is an

additional mattress that you can use not

only for comfort, but also support.

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As for mattress protectors or covers, they

are essentially the same. They are usually

the fitted sheet type. They also cover only

the upper half of the mattress. Their

classification may vary from waterproof,

noiseless and hypoallergenic. Mattress

encasings or encasements on the other

hand refer to the type that covers the

whole mattress and encloses it in a zipper.

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If you are looking for the most

protection, this may be the best option

as they also offer features such as being

bed bug proof and dust mite proof in

addition to being waterproof and

hypoallergenic.

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Perhaps the most popular is the vinyl

mattress cover because it is the cheapest

so it is easily found in most stores.

However, you should know that it gets hot

under you the longer you sleep on it and it

also makes crinkly noises as you change

sleeping positions. If you feel you can live

with this then this may be the best option

for you if you are on a tight budget.

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Anyhow, this is what one can usually

expect of a bed or mattress and its cover

so there’s nothing new there.

The price between these types of add-

ons to your mattress can vary depending

on the type of material it is made of and

the brand it carries.

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The difference between them can be

significant, that is why it is important for

you to check out different stores and

look at each type and brand carefully to

determine which one would best fit your

budget and requirements.