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If you are thinking about investing in natural mattress toppers for the family, keep the following points in mind to help you choose the type that is best for you and yours. A natural topper can greatly improve the quality of your sleep. While being less expensive than a new mattress, it is still a significant purchase and can be a daunting task when faced with the vast number of options available. By considering these points, the process should be made easier. Taking the time to consider what natural mattress topper is best for you will help you make the right decision.
Five Things You Should Know About a Natural Mattress Toppers
1. Comfort – A Topper Provides an Extra Layer of Comfort
Natural mattress toppers or pads provide a layer of comfort between your mattress and your bed sheet, helping you get a more peaceful, restful night’s sleep. Many people suffer from aches and pains when they wake up in the morning; this is often due to an uncomfortable or worn mattress. A mattress pad with pressure point buffering can ease away these aches, revitalizing joints and muscles and providing relief from stress.
Natural mattress toppers are available enriched with aloe vera, which gives additional refreshment during the night and helps you wake up feeling energized and calm. Sleep is made an even more comfortable experience due to the moisture-wicking properties of natural mattress toppers, which helps to regulate temperature.
2. Health – Natural Mattress Toppers are Allergen Free
Natural toppers are completely allergen-free and available in different combination’s of unbleached materials. Choose an organic cotton sateen cover for a healthy breathing environment and no risk of chemicals or off gassing, as well as a luxurious feel. Pads are also available with a 100% cotton percale cover over a wool core or cotton fill.
3. Price- A Natural Mattress Topper Can Add Value to Your Existing Mattress.
Buying a natural pad provides a less expensive solution for a better night’s sleep than buying a brand new mattress. They are available for all sizes: twin, large twin, queen, and king and California king. There are styles to suit all budgets, with prices starting at around $120 for a twin size cotton fill topper (around $210 for a king/California king size) and reaching over $400 for a twin size organic wool fill with organic cotton cover (around $900 for a king/California king size).
4. Versatility – Natural Mattress Toppers are Washable
Natural mattress toppers are available in reversible and washable styles, meaning you can buy the one that best suits your exact needs.
5. Care – Always Check the Care Instructions On Your Natural Mattress Toppers
Caring for a natural topper depends on the material. Most wool core toppers are suitable for spot cleaning only and should not be machine washed or dried. A wool core topper can be hung outdoors to freshen it up. Some wool toppers may be machine washed cold on a gentle cycle and machine dried on low heat or an air cycle.
A cotton fill topper should be washed by hand in cold water, and hung out to dry. Stains can be treated with a gentle detergent and spot cleaning, and then air-dried in direct sunlight to get rid of odors. Always check the care instructions provided with your natural mattress toppers and follow these to maintain the quality and lengthen the lifespan of your topper.
