Do you put an old sheet over your mattress like your Granny did, before you make your bed? Well if you do you are not simply following tradition and conditioning, but you are keeping both yourself and your mattress protected.

Protected from what you might ask… well besides the 8 pounds of dead skin that we all shed per year our bodies excrete a variety of fluids as we sleep and relax and nothing and no one can halt that natural process. Perspiration, saliva, oils and more, let your imagination flow here, to name but a few. Without a mattress protector these fluids soak into our mattresses and over time, as they age and dry out, leave nasty stains and growing bacteria.

A good mattress protector will protect you and your mattress because they are easy to wash. Fitting snugly between your mattress and bed sheets it will soak up these fluids and dead skin flakes and help prevent not only the spread and growth of bacteria but can also help keep allergies at bay caused by dust mites – just think, all those awful nights spent sneezing and wheezing with a runny nose and shortness of breath could be a thing of the past!

There are many types of mattress protector available; anti-allergenic, waterproof, quilted and padded and modern ones do not crackle like a sheet of plastic but are soft and comfortable, available in a range of fabrics and easily washed. They can provide an extra layer of comfort and some can help regulate body temperature.

Children can be especially vulnerable so take a look at our Kids Avenue fitted, cotton mattress protector http://www.wardrobestores.co.uk/kids-avenue-cotton-mattress-protector-cot200.html and help your child have a comfortable nights sleep.