Mattress protectors/toppers

abby1234519

Desperate for new one, we've had a thin one that had has ripped at the edges and so basically isn't really on the mattress anymore. I plan to steam the mattress next weekend, and would love to have a new topper for it. Bit TMI but husband gets rather hot and sweaty which is why I'd like to protect the mattress.

I'm not sure if we need a protector or a topper, and they range from £20 to £150!

Where do I start?

bluesnake

A topper is about 25-75mm of extra cushioning, usually some type of foam. It is absorbent and usually either plane foam or memory.

A mattress protector protects the mattress surface damage from dirt and absorbs small spills, and some are waterproof. They are thin and a sheet goes on top.

This is what I buy and they are waterproof, but they do not last as the surface towelling wears away but there is a sheet covering it, but the real issue is that the plastic cracks and will allow liquid through. They last about 6 months before replacing but cost £7

http://www.linenslimited.com/linens-limited-terry-towelling-waterproof-mattress-protector-double

As a person the lounges on the bed it is great for red wine and coffee spillages, but the sides are often not waterproof

abby1234519

bluesnake wrote: »

A topper is about 25-75mm of extra cushioning, usually some type of foam. It is absorbent and usually either plane foam or memory.

A mattress protector protects the mattress surface damage from dirt and absorbs small spills, and some are waterproof. They are thin and a sheet goes on top.

This is what I buy and they are waterproof, but they do not last as the surface towelling wears away but there is a sheet covering it, but the real issue is that the plastic cracks and will allow liquid through. They last about 6 months before replacing but cost £7

http://www.linenslimited.com/linens-limited-terry-towelling-waterproof-mattress-protector-double

As a person the lounges on the bed it is great for red wine and coffee spillages, but the sides are often not waterproof

£7 for every 6 months is not bad, especially when you consider a £70 topper might only last a couple of years.

I'll look at that brill thanks

Bogof_Babe

Dunelm have a huge range. I have just replaced the one on my single bed with a memory foam one that has little 'pockets' in, which stop you getting too hot, and it works brilliantly. It was £99, and replaced a £80 one that didn't have the little air-flow pockets, and used to make me far too hot at night. Even though it's quite expensive I would recommend to anyone. It also makes the rather too soft and saggy mattress totally comfortable again.

http://www.dunelm.com/product/gel-fusion-memory-foam-topper-1000059812

TheCyclingProgrammer

We have both.

A topper should be considered essential IMO for any mattress for additional comfort and adding longevity to your mattress. Cheaper ones tend to not last very long - we had a £30 microfibre topper from Amazon that was useless after 6 months. We now have a really nice wool topper from Soak And Sleep.

We also have a protector over this to protect both the topper and the mattress.

abby1234519

Another question - do you all find you need really deep sheets to cover both a topper and a mattress?