Last Updated on March 18, 2024 by Bedwetting Specialist
A Waterproof mattress pad is a relatively thick piece of quilted or plain material with waterproof layer on bottom that sits on top of your mattress that can help to protect your mattress to some degree from general wear and tear, stains from unwanted leaks specially when you have a bedwetting kid or a bedwetting adult and help reduce allergens. You also can use them to add comfort to your mattress for good night sleep. A mattress protector might be the most important accessory to have for your mattress.
Types of Waterproof Mattress Protectors
Waterproof Mattress Pad-They give waterproof protection for the top of the mattress comes with many layers to provide protection and absorbency. They are washable, easy to carry on trips. They are very useful when you have small children or any bedwetter or incontinent pet in your home. These are great for nighttime wetting, or nocturnal enuresis!
Plastic sheets– They are also known as Vinyl covers are old fashioned offer waterproof protection. They are easy to clean and last for couple of years. They have to be used under sheet.
Allergy Bedding- They protect against dust mites. These bedding are breathable, very comfortable, and offer invaluable protection to allergy sufferers.
Disposable under pads-They are mainly used in the hospitals. They absorb blood and other bodily fluid.
What does a waterproof mattress pad do?
Keeps your mattress clean– We all produce oil from our skins and perspire at night. All of this can soak through your sheets and into the mattress. When you have young children at home there are chances of spills on your bed and to deal with bedwetting adult and kid these waterproof mattress pads are very useful they prevent your bed from stains and dirty smell. They can be taken off and washed.
Helps prevent dust mite allergies away- Dust mite allergies like runny nose, wheezing, and shortness of breath are very common. Waterproof mattress pad prevents your bed from dust mites.
Keeps the mattress feeling in like new– They protect your mattress from urine, spit-up, sweat and other bodily fluids that are part of life. Your bed looks like new for longer period.
The most economical way to protect your mattress- They are low-maintenance easy to clean, just wipe it with a damp cloth or use a disinfectant.
Waterproof mattress pads are machine washable and should be dried on low heat. Vinyl mattress covers are not machine washable so wiping clean with water and mild soap or a disinfectant solution is the recommended care for plastic sheets.
