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What To Look For When You Buy Memory Foam Mattress Cover

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Memory foam mattress covers keeps your memory foams safe and protected while keeping your bed clean and hygienic. Investing in a good cover should be a priority as it will help bring out the best from your expensive memory foam mattress and also add years to the mattress life. Focus on the following areas when shopping:

Material:

It is really important that you get a memory foam mattress cover made of good material as it is the last line of defense against the elements for your mattress. Memory foams molds around your body shape and this process can cause a heavy strain on the cover, so if you use a cheap cover it will not be able to take the strain and will tear. Also cheap cover material can impede or restrict the molding. A good material should allow breathability so that heat retention is eliminated. It should also be soft and absorbent.

Non slip:

With memory foam mattress covers if you are getting one for your mattress topper make sure you get non slip ones. It can make a world of difference not having to readjust it every morning you wake up.

Waterproof:

Having a waterproof memory foam mattress cover is essential not only for children but also adults. This is because accidental spills or bed wetting are not the only causes of liquids coming into contact with the memory foam but also the fact that a human body actually loses about 2 pints of body fluid which seeps through sweat pores or the mouth. These fluids make excellent breeding ground for microbes therefore it is essential that you have waterproof covers. A good memory foam mattress cover should be breathable allowing air to circulate but at the same time repel water.

Dust mite:

Memory foams do not provide hospitable environment for dust mites to live it them however being what they are some will eventually come around looking for a place to stay. Generally getting a waterproof cover serves as a barrier for dust mites as well.

Thickness:

Memory foam mattress covers should not be too thick as it can interfere with memory foam unique properties. A thin mattress cover with the above stated qualities is ideal.

Overall, a good memory foam mattress cover will give you a healthy, hygienic, stain and allergy free bed. And remember to always check around on the internet for your options and price ranges even if you plan on buying from your local store.

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5 Reasons Why The Memory Foam Mattress Topper gets Bad Reviews

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To quote from Aesop’s fable ‘please all and you will please none’, the memory foam mattress topper does not please everyone but it does a wonderful job (if you do take the time to look around for customer reviews at various reliable sites) at pleasing a significantly high percentage of its customers. The few bad reviews generally seem to result due to the following reasons.

The wrong thickness:

Most of the bad reviews seem to be from people who bought their memory foam mattress topper without considering the thickness. A thickness of 1 inch is inexpensive but will do absolutely nothing. Even a 2 inches thick can be a little too less for most people. A recommended memory foam mattress topper should be at least about 3-4 inches.

The low density:

The density is the weight per unit volume. Simply put, it is the weight of the memory foam mattress topper. Higher density implies that the foam retains its unique property to mould for a longer time and also supports the body weight properly. Low density foams are cheaper but tend to breakdown fairly quickly. An ideal density is about 5-6lbs.

High temperature:

Memory foams have the tendency to retain heat very well. Therefore depending on the type of climate where the customer lives it can be an asset or a liability.

Not giving it time to air out:

To quote agent Smith in the movie The Matrix ‘it’s the smell’. Memory foam mattress topper does make a bad first impression due to its smell. However the smell is non toxic and safe but it is recommended to let it air out for a few days, preferably in an airy or shaded open space. But most people do not have the patience and jump straight in and end up developing a poor opinion.

Dust mites resistant encasing:

Although open-cell memory foam mattress toppers do not promote dust mite nesting nor do they serves as a food source but it does not mean that they will not host dust mite. Therefore dust mite resistant covers for memory foam mattress topper is recommended.

Shipping and warranty:

This also tends to be a major cause of bad reviews although not directly related to the nature of the product itself. The important thing here is to remember to read the fine print and understand it before making the purchase. Also checking out the repute of the vendor is important to ensure quality in terms of both product and service.

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