You shouldn't just be thinking of buying the best mattress protector if you've bought a brand new mattress. Nope. A mattress protector is an essential buy to ensure both mattress freshness and to lengthen its life, new or not.
And whether it’s sweat (suddenly sleeping with the heating on, are you?), accidents or spillages from having breakfast in bed, a mattress protector will help to keep your mattress stain- and smell-free. Plus, it protects allergy sufferers from dust mites and helps sweaty sleepers feel more comfortable thanks to its heat regulating properties. And, if you rent or have sent a teen off to uni, it's the perfect buy for covering up a well-used mattress, too. Seriously, how have we lived without them?
And finding a good mattress protector is all the more important if you have already taken the time and effort to source the best mattress, because you'll want to protect your investment.
For maximum mattress protection on your new or old mattress, there's no other option than the . It's the best luxury mattress protector you can buy, we think.
What does it do well?
Jam packed with features, this protector is 100 percent probiotic and made from Innovative Cairfull® material for a comfortable night's sleep. Acting as a base for your sheet to sit atop, the protector, unlike many others, is cushioned on top for added comfort, a huge winner for many.
This mattress protector isn't just waterproof and breathable, but it's also antibacterial too. Thanks to special fibres, it's ideal for those with allergies as it prevents dampness in your mattress and it shows 89.3 percent less dust mite allergens compared to other conventional covers.
Our honest opinion? It's like wearing luxury designer underwear beneath a high street-bought outfit; only you know it's there but you can feel the benefit...
Ease of care
In terms of cleaning, the protector is washable at 60°C, meaning it's easy peasy to wash accidents away!
The perfect buy alongside a brand new memory foam mattress, this ultra-thin will ensure that your mattress remains protected but that you can still enjoy its comfortable surface.
What does it do well?
Despite being thin, the clever combination of a 100 percent Tencel surface and 100 percent polyurethane membrane ensures 100 percent absorbency/waterproofing and breathability. And while it can be used to sleep on directly, like you'd use a sheet, it can also be added in as an extra layer to offer protection.
It has a stretch fit, which is useful if it's going on a bed that sleeps fidgets. There's also a small single available, online only.
Ease of care
It’s machine washable up to 90ºC and can be tumble dried up to 70ºC, so keeping it fresh and dust mite free is easy – and a quick bed change turn around is perfectly possible.
If you’re looking for a quality, good value mattress protector that happens to help those who suffer from allergies, this is just the ticket.
What does it do well?
We think this is the best mattress protector to help allergy sufferers on a budget. Thanks to its 100 percent microfibre composition, this mattress protector helps stop dust mites from settling.
And it won’t set you back much, making it one of the most cost-effective mattress protectors on the list.
Ease of care
The material makes it ideal for a quick wash turnover, too: machine wash at a max of 40ºC.
What else?
The four extra-deep corner straps make it easy to attach this mattress protector to any mattress.
From its 100 percent waterproofing to its antibacterial properties, this is perfect for toddlers who aren’t quite dry.
What's it good at?
We've picked this as the best mattress protector for toddlers. Why? Despite being waterproof, the protector is breathable, while its anti-allergen properties will ensure the mattress below remains free from dust mites.
Ease of care
Since this is machine washable at up to 60ºC, you won't need to worry about getting it clean after a spill.
What else?
A good all-rounder at an affordable cost, this one is well worth considering.
Made from 70 percent bamboo rayon which requires a third of the amount of water to grow compared to cotton, this is the best mattress protector for those who are eco-conscious.
What's it good at?
Designed to be as unintrusive as possible and provide a peaceful and silent night's sleep, the Panda mattress protector is waterproof and temperature regulating. Those who suffer from eczema, sensitive skin, or hay fever should consider this mattress protector as it's hypoallergenic and certified by OEKO-TEX Standard 100, too.
Bamboo is a natural anti-bacterial that will fight mould, fungi, mildew and dust mites, and it's also highly absorbent and can wick moisture away from the skin, making it great for children who sometimes have accidents, too.
Ease of care
It's machine washable at up to 50ºC and can be tumble dried at a low temperature.
What else?
Since Panda is a sustainable brand who use 100 percent recycled materials in their packaging, you won't be left with a ton of unnecessary leftover plastic.
