Spills, sweat, dust mites and a longer-lasting mattress: five reasons a waterproof mattress protector is worth it, and how to pick the right size.
A mattress is one of the most expensive things in your home, and you spend a third of your life on it. Yet most mattresses go unprotected. A mattress protector is a thin layer that sits under your bedsheet and keeps your mattress clean. Here's why it's worth having one.
5 reasons to use a mattress protector
1. Spills and accidents
Tea in bed, a child's accident or a pet that sneaks up at night: once liquid soaks into a mattress, it's almost impossible to clean out. A 100% waterproof protector stops it before it reaches the mattress.
2. Sweat and body oils
Everyone sweats at night, especially in hot, humid weather. Over months that moisture builds up in the mattress, causing stains and odours. A protector catches it instead, and you simply wash the protector.
3. Dust mites and allergens
Mattresses collect dust, skin flakes and dust mites. A protector with a hygienic, anti-dust-mite layer helps keep them out, so your mattress stays fresher.
4. A longer-lasting mattress
Stains and moisture break down a mattress faster. Keeping it clean and dry helps it last longer, and a mattress protector costs a fraction of a new mattress.
5. Easy to keep clean
You can't put a mattress in the washing machine, but you can wash a protector. A quick wash keeps your bed fresh.
Won't it feel plastic or noisy?
Older waterproof covers felt like plastic sheets: hot, crinkly and noisy. A good modern protector has a soft, breathable top layer and a quiet waterproof backing, so you shouldn't feel or hear it under your bedsheet.
How to choose the right size
Measure your mattress length, width and depth, then choose the matching size. Seevo mattress protectors come in:
| Size | Fits mattresses |
|---|---|
| Single | 72 x 36 inches / 182 x 91 cm, up to 10 inches / 25 cm deep |
| Queen | 78 x 60 inches / 198 x 152 cm, up to 10 inches / 25 cm deep |
| King | 78 x 72 inches / 198 x 182 cm, up to 10 inches / 25 cm deep |
| Custom | Made to your mattress size |
Not sure of your bed size? Our bed and bedsheet size guide can help.
Don't forget your pillows
Pillows absorb sweat and oils too. Waterproof pillow protectors go under your pillow covers and keep your pillows fresh for longer.
Caring for your protector
- Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle, or hand wash.
- Do not bleach or tumble dry; air dry only.
Protect your mattress today with the Seevo 100% waterproof mattress protector.