Picture this – you’ve finally gotten around to upgrading your mattress, it’s set up, and expectations are high for a wonderful eight hours of shut-eye. There’s just one thing left to do, put your mattress protector on! Our latest blog talks everything mattress protectors and answers the common questions that have come our way over the years.
Sure, ‘don’t let the bed bugs bite’ has been a common phrase for years now, but the topic of bed bugs has seen a resurgence in the last couple of years. Most notably, bed bug callouts soared by a fifth in London in 2023. This was partly due to an infestation in France, which led to a legitimate cause of concern that this would spill over to the UK.
However, don’t worry – we feature an innovative range of mattress protectors, specifically designed to combat bed bugs. Our amazing Zip Shield Protector is the perfect solution to deal with these unwanted pests.
It’s the mattress protector zip functionality that provides the all-important bed bug protection. The clever three-sided zip encases the mattress meaning there’s no way in which bed bugs can disrupt your sleep.
It’s less about killing bed bugs and more about preventing them from reaching the mattress. We recommend washing your protector at regular intervals, more on this further down, to eliminate any bed bugs.
Mattress Protector with zip for bed bug protection
As the name suggests, this item of bedding is designed to preserve the quality and cleanliness of your mattress. The protector prevents bacteria, fluids and dirt from compromising the mattress. Here are other useful features found in many protectors:
- Waterproof protection
- Made from breathable materials
- Anti-dust mite properties
The majority of mattress protectors are machine washable, however, we advise checking the care instructions on the packaging just in case.
The same applies to drying too – be sure to check the protector’s care instructions. However, you’ll likely find that your mattress protector is tumble-dry ready.
For everyday use, we’d advise washing your mattress at between one and three-month intervals. If the protector is for a guest bed or rarely in use, once every six months will be just fine.
Mattress protectors are designed to be placed directly on top of the mattress and underneath the bed sheet.
Provided your mattress protector remains in good condition, you can expect between two and five years of use.
Not only can you rely on premium protectors but affordable prices too. When you purchase a protector alongside your mattress, you’re eligible for a 60-night sleep trial for complete peace of mind.