Mattress covers on the sofa: description, types, selection rules

Each house has furniture for sleeping and relaxing. From time to time, the question arises of how to clean this very furniture. A good option is to buy a new one or make a custom-made banner, but all of this is quite expensive. There is a way that prolongs the life of these interior items, and it is called a mattress topper. Consider in the article its description, types and selection rules.

Mattress toppers on the sofa: the right thing or the next fashion trend? Considering how quickly the market develops and when an interesting product appears, many entrepreneurs immediately start producing or supplying it. A mattress topper for a sofa is a very practical thing.

The advantages of using it are obvious.

• Protection of furniture from liquids, rubbing, unpleasant odors, stains.
• If the furniture is dilapidated and caved in, then orthopedic mattress covers can smooth the situation.
• Certain types of mattress toppers are able to keep warm. Especially true for cold regions.
• Protection of the main mattress from wear and tear. After all, these are often rather bulky and expensive items, it is inconvenient and almost impossible to clean or wash them. Thin mattress covers are easy to machine wash after use.

Mattress covers are different, and they can be classified according to several parameters.

Tall or thick ones serve not only to protect the mattress and sofa from wear, but also have an additional orthopedic effect. Thick mattress covers are orthopedic, woolen and demi-season.

Consider how this item can be useful.

1. Helps smooth the seams between the two halves of the sofa, levels the surface.
2. Can provide either a harder surface or soften it as needed. You should pay attention to the properties of the mattress topper. There are two-sided: on the one hand - hard, on the other - soft.
3. Increases orthopedic qualities sleeping place.
4. Provide additional heatif it's woolen.
5. Regulate the temperature, if it is demi-season, two-sided. On the one hand, silk has a cooling effect. On the other hand, wool or warm synthetics help keep you warm in cold weather.

Classic thin mattress toppers are used to protect against dust, dirt, sweat. They are similar to bed sheets, only the fabric is slightly denser. Fastened with elastic bands around the entire perimeter, that is, they are put on as a cover for the entire mattress. Some types of thin mattress toppers have so-called skirts - an elastic band around the perimeter, which is pulled together from the inside.

Such an object is excellent for air permeability, does not create a greenhouse effect. On the outside, it is covered with terry, the inside consists of a waterproof membrane. They also use similar accessories on a bed for adults, especially if there are animals, or a person just likes to drink drinks in bed.

Another type of thin mattress covers - antiallergenic. Special impregnation provides protection against various parasites and their reproduction. Useful for allergy sufferers, made from hypoallergenic materials.

The mattress topper should be chosen based on the task that you need to solve.

• Protect furniture from rubbing and stains. They look like covers made of thick material and can be washed. Among them there are waterproof and ordinary ones.
• Improve sleep quality, smooth out swings in sofa blocks... For this, orthopedic mattresses with a height of 3 to 10 cm are suitable. The filling can be different.

When choosing the material of which the mattress topper is made, clearly define what you need it for... It happens that the sofa itself is pleasant, it fits perfectly into the interior, but it is inconvenient to sleep on it. To do this, you can use thick mattress toppers with different effects. To increase the softness of the berth, options with a filler are suitable made of polyurethane foam or artificial latex... This material is affordable, well maintained, does not deteriorate over time. Easy to roll and clean.

Another type of soft mattress topper with a memory effect is appreciated by older people. The material completely follows the contours of the body, without exerting reciprocal pressure on it. More expensive in price, but there are subspecies of different price categories. This filler is considered the softest and most comfortable for sleeping.

Holofiber - a budget option that perfectly softens an unnecessarily hard sleeping place. Quite elastic, does not deform. There are different densities. Another plus is eco-friendly, suitable for allergy sufferers.

If your sleeping area is too soft, you can choose a mattress topper with the opposite effect for balance. The filling from coconut coir is quite tough, has an antibacterial effect, is breathable and dries quickly. It is recommended by doctors for people with back problems.

Structofiber - Another material that will make the resting place more rigid. The degree of hardness will depend on what kind of filling it has, because it is a blended product.

Universal mattress toppers are made latex... Natural latex is made from the sap of the tropical Hevea tree; people who are prone to allergies should be careful. Check in advance if you have any reaction to this material.

The analogue of natural latex is waterlatex... Service life up to 15 years. Clients hardly distinguish between latex and waterlatex in sensation.

The mattress topper is an additional accessory to the mattress. In order to make it convenient to use it, several fastening methods are used. The simplest and most common is rubber bands. The method is called angular, and the elastic bands are attached to the mattress at its corners. Convenient to use. Usually found on thin mattress toppers that are easy to care for and machine washable.

A more reliable way of fastening is a cover. May look like full-length elastic or full wrap with zip closure. It is invisible during the operation of the mattress. If the mattress topper does not match the size of the mattress, then in the version with an elastic band, you can bend the edges inward.

In order for the mattress topper not to dangle and be useful, you need to choose it in size. Now many manufacturers present a wide range of sizes for standard and non-standard berths. Let's consider the classic options.

• Baby are attached to mattresses with thick elastic bands, are waterproof and vary in size from 60x120 cm to 60x180 cm in 10 cm increments.
• One-bed... The most common option is 130x200 cm, other sizes are from 70x120 cm to 70x210 cm.
• One and a half... Usually they choose 140x200 or 160x200 cm.
• Double come in sizes from 180x180 cm and above.

We offer a rating of the most popular manufacturers of mattress toppers.

• Askona... The undisputed leader among manufacturers of sleep items. Consumers love this brand for its comfort, aesthetics, and practicality. For many years the best hotels such as Hilton, Marriott have been the customers of these products. The only drawback is the high cost. Not everyone can afford the mattress covers of this company.

• Comfort Line. Not far behind in winning the love of customers. They have their own research center, where experiments are carried out and the most comfortable sleep items are created. Environmentally friendly materials are used. The products do their job well, they are perfectly washed and fixed with elastic bands. Much attention is paid to orthopedic products based on natural and synthetic materials. The price of the products varies from 1,000 to 10,000 rubles, that is, for any wallet.

• Ormatek. This manufacturer has been on the market for over 15 years. Products are manufactured at 6 sites and sold in more than 600 stores in Russia and the CIS countries. Makes high quality mattress toppers that help reduce their hardness. Customer reviews are mostly positive.

• Dreamline. The company is a leader in the production of sleep items in Russia. The prices for the products are reasonable and the quality is at a high level. Mattress covers of this company protect mattresses well from various influences, make it either softer or tougher, or colder or warmer at will. The products are also hypoallergenic.

• Vegas. The last in the rating, but no less beloved among consumers, is the Belarusian brand Vegas. The company presents two types of mattress toppers - protective and helping to change the properties of the mattress. Catalog prices are quite affordable and start from 2000 r.

When choosing a mattress topper, you should pay attention to important details.

• Elastic bands should be wide, dense, well-sewn at a sufficient distance from the corner... These subtleties affect durability and ease of use.

• Mattress cover fabric... There are a lot of options. It all depends on taste and wallet. Naturally, fabrics with a high cotton content or 100% cotton are appreciated.

• Measure the exact dimensions of the bedso that the mattress topper fits well and does not slide out.

• Buy mattress covers in trusted stores, high quality. Check all seams before purchasing.

• If your sleeping place is non-standard, don't be upset. It is possible to order a mattress topper according to individual sizes, but it will cost more.

Mattress toppers are undeservedly deprived of the attention of many consumers. Meanwhile, they are able to prolong the life of the mattress for a long time or even replace it where it is not possible to install it. For example, if a person sleeps on a sofa and a large mattress does not fit there. Many orthopedic models do this function well.

When choosing a necessary and useful household item, consider all of the above material properties and your personal preferences and needs.

In the next video, you will find out which mattress topper is best for your sofa.