A mattress pad sometimes called a mattress cover is a thin layer that s placed on top of a mattress to protect its surface against contamination from dust stains pet urine and more.
Difference mattress pad and protector.
They want to waterproof protect their bed but they don t want a mattress protector.
They extend the life of your mattress protecting it from the various issues and elements listed above.
Their mattress protector makes noise and they want to muffle it with a comfortable mattress pad.
Buyers can expect to spend roughly 15 to 70 on a protector.
Mattress pads cover the mattress with straps and provide low level support.
A mattress pad is made of a thick material which normally sits on your mattress but below the sheets.
So called full encasement protectors the zip around kind are particularly important if you have concerns about bed bugs.
For a mattress protector it sits on the surface of your mattress below your sheets and it s similar to a fitted sheet.
As the name implies mattress protectors are designed to safeguard your mattress from a range of threats.
Its main use is to add comfort to your mattress.
Mattress toppers are thick layers of memory foam or other materials that lay on the bed and soften a firm mattress.
Unlike mattress protectors which only keep a mattress surface clean mattress pads can offer a slight adjustment to a bed s firmness setting.
Mattress pads tend to be a little more expensive than mattress protectors but both can be found in a range of prices that fit most budgets.
Help prevent bed bugs infestations.
Mattress protectors are generally less expensive than mattress pads and toppers.