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A mattress is often one of the most expensive items you’ll purchase for your home, and you’ll want to protect your investment with one of the best mattress protectors. Some mattress protectors are completely waterproof, while others are merely water-resistant. Like bedsheets and mattress toppers, protectors are often made from materials such as cotton, bamboo viscose or wool, and the size and fit you need will depend on the size of your mattress.
A reliable mattress protector is a wise investment for many reasons. For one, whether you have a cooling mattress or an organic mattress in your bedroom, any mattress can attract dust mites or bed bugs. So, having a breathable, deep-pocketed and padded mattress protector atop your mattress can help protect it from even the tiniest of pests. Plus, if your household has toddlers who ditch their diapers while sleeping in their big-kid beds or adults who often eat in bed, are menstruating or struggle with nighttime incontinence, mattress protectors can keep the best mattresses from getting soiled and ruined by life’s inevitable — and sometimes embarrassing — bedtime accidents.
To find the best mattress protector, I tested five of the most popular models over several weeks. I evaluated them on performance, features, warranty and overall value. After sleeping on each, I spilled copious amounts of red wine, coffee and other staining liquids on each of them and then laundered them to see just how washable they were. In the end, I found two mattress protectors that would best serve most people.
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