{"id":804,"date":"2018-01-13T06:37:55","date_gmt":"2018-01-13T06:37:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.springtextile.com\/blogs\/?p=804"},"modified":"2018-12-29T00:55:10","modified_gmt":"2018-12-29T00:55:10","slug":"waterproof-mattress-protector-whats-safe-and-what-to-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springtextile.com\/blogs\/waterproof-mattress-protector-whats-safe-and-what-to-avoid.html","title":{"rendered":"Waterproof Mattress Protector \u2013 What\u2019s Safe and What to Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A waterproof mattress protector is essential to protect your mattress from urine, spit-up, sweat and other bodily fluids that are part of life.\u00a0 Wet or damp mattresses provide a perfect environment for bacteria, mold, mildew and fungi, which can lead to a toxic sleep environment.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, wetness can ruin your mattress!<\/p>\n<p>Currently, the only way to get complete waterproof protection for a mattress is with a plastic lining or membrane in a cover or protector pad. But it\u2019s important that you choose the\u00a0<em>right<\/em>\u00a0plastic, as not all plastics are the same. In fact, most can be quite toxic.<\/p>\n<h3>Polyethylene \u2013 Safe but unsuitable for mattress pads<\/h3>\n<p>Polyethylene is a safe plastic. If you want to buy a MATTRESS that is already waterproof, then get a mattress that has a built-in covering made with polyethylene.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, polyethylene is\u00a0not ideal for mattress pads that need to be washed frequently, since\u00a0it does not hold up wash after wash. It\u2019s rare to find a polyethylene waterproof mattress protector on the market and if you do, don\u2019t expect it to last long.<\/p>\n<h3>Wool Mattress\u00a0Pads \u2013 a natural, safe option but not entirely waterproof<\/h3>\n<p>Since wool is moisture-resistant and dries quickly, wool mattress or \u201cpuddle\u201d pads are sometimes\u00a0used with mattresses that are not waterproof. Many wool puddle or piddle pads actually have synthetics in them, such as polyester, so look for 100% certified organic wool from a company you can trust.<\/p>\n<p>You can\u2019t count on wool alone to waterproof a mattress. If there is a lot of wetness from a baby or child, it can go through to damage the mattress and create mold and mildew problems. I recommend layering one or two organic wool mattress pads (specifically designed to block wetness)\u00a0with\u00a0an organic cotton mattress protector to serve as extra layers of protection.\u00a0Cotton absorbs moisture and wool repels and wicks moisture away. When used in concert, the wool and cotton pads together\u00a0can block\u00a0the wetness.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-806\" src=\"http:\/\/www.springtextile.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AdobeStock_104948610.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"6000\" height=\"4006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springtextile.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AdobeStock_104948610.jpeg 6000w, https:\/\/www.springtextile.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AdobeStock_104948610-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.springtextile.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AdobeStock_104948610-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.springtextile.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AdobeStock_104948610-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.springtextile.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AdobeStock_104948610-449x300.jpeg 449w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 6000px) 100vw, 6000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>What do I\u00a0recommend for a guaranteed non-toxic, 100% waterproof mattress protector?<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.springtextile.com\/Smartfresh\/\">SPRING Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Pad<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.springtextile.com\/basic-jersey-mattress-protectors\/\">Spring Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Pad<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is completely waterproof, confirmed non-toxic, and hypo-allergenic. Made with an ultra-thin film of polyurethane plastic (2% of the product) completely surrounded by two layers of organic cotton, it can withstand even the worst nighttime accidents while still allowing the material to breathe. There\u2019s no plastic chemical odor and the organic cotton provides a non-sweaty sleep surface. The Spring waterproof protector pads are of the highest quality, and easy to machine wash and dry.<\/p>\n<p>The polyurethane plastic film that Spring uses has no\u00a0toxic chemical additives. It does not leach chemicals or off-gas into your sleeping environment.<\/p>\n<p>As I searched everything out there on the market, I can definitely say you can\u2019t find a safer waterproof mattress protector than this for your family\u2019s sleep environment.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a importer or whole seller, please contact to get a quick feedback at: springhome@springtextile.com or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TinaTao1021\">sale3@springtextile.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Also, if you want to buy a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.springtextile.com\/mattress-topper-mattress-pads\/\">mattress topper<\/a>, you can\u00a0consult <a href=\"http:\/\/www.springtextile.com\/blogs\/mattress-topper-buying-guide.html\">this blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A waterproof mattress protector is essential to protect your mattress from urine, spit-up, sweat and other bodily fluids that are part of life.\u00a0 Wet or damp mattresses provide a perfect environment for bacteria, mold, mildew and fungi, which can lead &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springtextile.com\/blogs\/waterproof-mattress-protector-whats-safe-and-what-to-avoid.html\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"gallery","meta":[],"categories":[23],"tags":[132,30,85,112],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.springtextile.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/804"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.springtextile.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.springtextile.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.springtextile.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.springtextile.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=804"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.springtextile.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/804\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1526,"href":"https:\/\/www.springtextile.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/804\/revisions\/1526"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.springtextile.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=804"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.springtextile.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=804"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.springtextile.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=804"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}