Step 1: Always Check the Label
Be sure to look at the details on the care instruction label. Doing so will tell you everything you need to know about:
- The temperature of water you should (or shouldn’t) use
- The drier cycle that works best
- Whether any special washing practices are recommended
Step 2: Wash It Up
Machine wash either on its own or with similar materials.
- Temperature: Cold water is preferred because it will prevent any of the fibers from shrinking. Laundry detergent: Use a mild detergent that doesn’t have any built-in softeners. Softeners can affect your mattress’s ability to absorb.
- Wash cycle: Delicate or gentle to ensure your mattress encasement is thoroughly washed.
- A second rinse cycle is recommended to ensure all the laundry detergent is out.
- Dried-out detergent in the mattress protection material can irritate your skin through your fitted sheet and may lead to mold and mildew.
Step 3: Time to Dry
We highly recommend drying the mattress pad to prevent too much moisture left over in the fabric, bacterial growth, and mold setup.
- Tumble dry: Low heat is highly recommended to prevent fabric. Don’t be afraid to let your mattress hang out in the dryer for a while to ensure maximum dryness.
- Air-dry it under the sun: Let your mattress protector bask in the sunshine and soak up. Your mattress protector will be dry in a few hours.
