Protect-A-Bed mattress protectors
I know I should use mattress protectors on our beds. Thankfully, the boys are no longer having night time accidents, but that’s not the only reason to use a mattress protector. You probably haven’t thought about this, because it’s kind of gross, but your body loses fluids while you sleep due to sweating and the moisture you expel when you breathe. Where do you think that fluid goes? Into your mattress! I’ll give you a minute to get over the ick factor, there.
While vinyl mattress protectors are good for the beds of young children who might have wetting accidents (or, in the case of my kids, throw up in their sleep, which, ewwww), most adults don’t want vinyl under their fitted sheet. Protect-A-Bed makes mattress protectors with a soft, terrycloth-like top, and mesh sides. We received one queen size and three twin sizes -one for the bed that Kaitlyn will be sleeping in eventually, although I wish I had known there was a crib-size protector when I replied to the review request. I washed and dried them per the package instructions, and then put them on the beds. I’m happy to report that they go on easily, and the best part is, they help the fitted sheet “stick” to the mattress. No more corners of the fitted sheet coming off in the middle of the night. They make the beds feel more soft, too. We haven’t had any nighttime accidents yet so I can’t report on the absorbency factor; I’m hoping that any stains will wash out easily.
I was thinking about going into the whole dust mite issue when I started this review, but you really, REALLY don’t want to see what a dust mite looks like, trust me. Your whole body will start itching, every time you lay down you’ll start imagining them living in the mattress, and then you won’t be able to sleep. It’s just not good, not good at all. Put a nice, cozy mattress protector on your mattress and get another layer of material between you and the dust mites, you’ll be glad you did.
October 23rd, 2007 at 11:54 am
Dust mite droppings can aggravate a number of respiratory problems such as Asthma and can lead to allergic rhinitis, but they can also irritate dermatological conditions such as Eczema.
Protective bedding, cleaning and vacuuming soft furnishings around the home can alleviate the problem but does not fight the cause. Hardwood flooring is a great way to protect your home, but as dust mites thrive in humidity, a portable dehumidifier can really help to stop the mites from reproducing by controlling the humidity levels. They can also be fitted with air filters to further aid sufferers with respiratory problems.