Prolong your mattresses life

submitted: Nov 25th 2008 | by: stickystebee | Total views: 3 | Word Count: 524

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If you have just bought a new mattress or want to prolong the life your current one, then maybe you should think about getting a mattress protector. Fundamentally a mattress protector is a cover that goes on the sleeping side of your mattress and protects the mattress from stains, excessive wear and tear and can also be hypoallergenic and resistant to dust mites.

Some people also suffer from incontinence, and a mattress protector can help with this issue. Contrary to popular belief, it's not just children that "wet the bed", it also happens to the older generation and also research has discovered that 9% of all adult males in the UK suffer from some form of incontinence. A mattress protector can help with this as you can get waterproof and stain proof protectors, and you can easily remove the protector and put it in the wash meaning that you wont damage your mattress.

There are in excess of 13 million people in the UK alone who suffer from some form of allergy, including asthma and eczema, and the common household dust mite is one of the main problems that can trigger allergic reactions whilst you sleep. On average there can be as many as 10 million dust mites in just the upper 10cm of any mattress alone, and this is nothing to do with how clean the house is as dust mites are unfortunately a fact of life. The dust mite has certain enzymes in it's droppings that can trigger allergic reactions, so it is a good idea for even people who don't suffer from any allergies to put some sort of barrier between you and these creatures. A mattress protector helps by not allowing any moisture to enter the mattress itself, and Dust Mites require moisture to create the mould that breaks down your skin cells for them to feed on. This means that in effect, the dust mites are starved out of your mattress and are not producing the droppings to trigger allergic reactions.

Mattress protectors usually come with an elasticated border so you can easily place the protector on the mattress, and the quilted mattress protectors also add more comfort to the mattress. Some mattress protectors are also washable up to 90 degrees centigrade, so you can destroy any dust mites or bacteria that may be living on it. Bedstar sell a wide range of fantastic mattress protectors, one of which is the top quality Quilted Mattress Protector from Silentnight.

This mattress protector is made polyester cotton for optimum comfort, hygiene and protection against dust mites. The quilted mattress protector also has a elasticated skirt for easy fitting to the mattress and is designed to be washed and tumble dried as frequently as you fee fit. The quilted mattress protector from Silentnight is designed to be used all year round, keeping you warm in winter without the need for an electric blanket.

Everyone deserves a better quality of sleep, and when it comes time to snuggle down for the night the last thing you want is to be worried about incontinence issues and allergic reactions.

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If you want a better quality of sleep, order a mattress protector today from the UK's largest online bed superstore, Bedstar.co.uk

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