Is it a good idea to have a moisture and allergen barrier for this mattress, especially if it is intended for nightly use? recommendations?
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I think protection is always a good idea when aimed at prolonging the life and usage of any investment.
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YES, I have one of these on my Tempermatic mattress for ten years now. Today I took it off to inspect it. The mattress is like NEW. Not a spot on it. But I will say one thing DO NOT try to wash the protector pad. Mine said I could, I FOLLOWED THE INSTRUCTIONS to the letter. I washed it alone and dryed it alone. It came out without 50% of the rubber backing or what ever it was.I can still use it on my bed BUT it would be not as effected as it once it wasI will be buying another one today
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Thanks for reaching out. Candidly, the air mattress - an really any air mattress regardless of brand - is not designed to be used every single day. Once you start using daily for more than a few months issues are likely to arise. The mattress is not designed for that type of daily wear and tear. We would hate to lose you as a customer but always want to be front and tell you when our product is not the right one for you. If you need something every day we strongly encourage you to consider a traditional mattress, not an air mattress, regardless of brand - particularly in a dorm environment.Regards, The SoundAsleep Team Thanks for reaching out. Candidly, the air mattress - an really any air mattress regardless of brand - is not designed to be used every single day. Once you start using daily for more than a few months issues are likely to arise. The mattress is not designed for that type of daily wear and tear. We would hate to lose you as a customer but always want to be front and tell you when our product is not the right one for you. If you need something every day we strongly encourage you to consider a traditional mattress, not an air mattress, regardless of brand - particularly in a dorm... » Read More Thanks for reaching out. Candidly, the air mattress - an really any air mattress regardless of brand - is not designed to be used every single day. Once you start using daily for more than a few months issues are likely to arise. The mattress is not designed for that type of daily wear and tear. We would hate to lose you as a customer but always want to be front and tell you when our product is not the right one for you. If you need something every day we strongly encourage you to consider a traditional mattress, not an air mattress, regardless of brand - particularly in a dorm environment.Regards, The SoundAsleep Team « Show Less
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I haven't tested it I bought a cover for it when I ordered the mattress. You can never be too careful. Always buy a cover anyway. It's easier to toss in the wash and be sure it's sterile, rather than spray and wipe clean.
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Hi. We recommend that the pillow be washed in cold water, on gentle cycle, and dried on low heat. The materials of our pillow are inherently hypoallergenic - the poly cluster fiber fill contains no known allergens. The outside covering is 100% mew cotton, which also contains no known allergens. The term hypoallergenic is usually an inherent quality and is not "made" to be hypoallergenic - otherwise chemicals would likely be used in the process (which they are NOT in our pillows). Dust mites should not be able to penetrate the fabric due to two factors: 1) the tightness of the weave, and 2) the sizing that is applied at the finishing stage. Over time (after multiple washings) that should still hold true, but there becomes a little more chance for them to get in. This is why a pillow protector could be a good combination. I would imagine that dander would also fall under this description. Alternatively, if you have bed bugs, you need a professional. I hope this helps! Thank you for your question!
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I have a hypoallergenic topper on top of it..then a bed sheet over my topper....so I am not lying on top of mattress cover.. So I really can't answer your question....
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The Big Agnes air mattress I had was comfortable but terrible slick. I spent half the night sliding around. Much better to get a Thermarest sleeping pad. It's bulkier when rolled up but much more comfortable, especially on a concrete floor. Go with a Thermarest pad!!
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The protector is not designed to be slept on so you would still need a sheet between you and the protector. The protector uses a breathable technology that works great with any type of mattress including memory foam. Hope this helps.
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Lenora, I bought the same mattress. Please clarify your question. I bought the protective cover for the mattress to keep it from getting stained.
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It is my understanding that silk is naturally resistant to dust mites. Hopefully some others can chime in to verify this. I'm shopping for anti-allergy bedding myself so I'd also like clarification!
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It is designed to protect your mattress from wetness so my suggestion would be to not use it to sleep on but put a sheet on top as you normally would.
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Good morning. Forgive my delay in responding, in the hospital attending to my Dad... You are right in that the Encase Protctive Cover has a significant amount of play with regard to the depth, but though I am rather anal with my bedding, have not found this cover in any way uncomfortable, having placed the 'slack' side-which has elastic running around its perimeter- to the underside of the mattress. You do not say whether you are purchasing the cover as 'general protection,' or as a remedy for or guard against bedbugs. Having just gone through THAT horrific ordeal, let me assure you that any inconvenience that might have even remotely been perceived by the Encase Protctive Cover would have been tolerated! Once the matress pad and then the top sheet is in place, the Encase Protctive Cover cover does not move about, at all. More importantly the quality of the Encase Protctive Cover was wonderful. Soft, pliable, and without the plastic feel of several of the covers! All and all, a good choice! We are quite satisfied with them, now using the Encase Protctive Covers to protect a total of four of our mattresses and box springs. (Though I will admit to not being quite as satisfied with the box spring covers which do not seem as durable. Were I to do it again I might choose to use the mattress covers for both, despite the cost.) There you have it... Hope this has helped.
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I always use a mattress protector for my bed, so I may be a little biased. It works well. I dropped a pen in my bed the other day. I have also read comments about people concerned about sweating on the memory foam.
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I recall my younger children wetting the bed with this product ... and the mattress did stay dry. Unfortunately, after removing the encasement so many times to wash it after their accidents, it rendered the product useless. I think one of them the zipper broke and one of them melted in the dryer. We did end up replacing them after the accidents stopped. But to answer your question, I think the mattress got damp, which means it's not entirely water proof .. but it's close.
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Yes I have had the allersoft cotton mattress cover on my king Temperpedic mattress for about a year and have found it to be great and no dust mites. I have washed it once and it came out fine.
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I bought a mattress cover (just a cheap one) at walmart just to save it from getting dirty. It worked well. Mine was a little padded and I think it help firm up the topper. I love it actually.
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I use a waterproof cover on the top of this mattress then I put Fitted Pack N Play Sheet. Though the waterproof cover we use can't fit wholly but it is ok for our child and it helps to prevent splits/leaks. Hope that helps!