What detergent would you recommend using to ensure that this shrinks down properly to fit the mattress? I'm reading that it is too large at first.
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If this is too large, I would put an extra sheet or mattress pad under it versus trying to shrink it. With time it may shrink to your liking however I wouldn't try to shrink it with lots of heat. Any mild or organic detergent would be safe to use.
184830
This is no more bulky than any other mattress pad, it's just the material it's made out of. I washed and dried mine in a standard machine with no problem. The recommendation is perm press and cool water, as I remember.
641078
To wash it you have to take the foam sides out. We made little pads that fit to size and buttoned them on. That worked. But I do wish there was an easier way to wash/change out the mattress because I had a spitter!
46765
I bought a king for my queen size bed and am glad I did. It was too big at first so I rinsed it in cold water and dried it on permanent press setting before using. It shrank about 5" each direction which made it perfect for my queen size bed and still long enough to tuck under the pillows. I use it as bedspread over a down comforter.
852967
Yes you can wash it and dry it in a dryer. It fits an old fashioned mattress but not the newer super deep ones. It is not great but it fits tightly and wears well.
483888
I bought a mattress protector for a queen sized bed, and I have a full sized. So the mattress pad and mattress fit inside the protector. But I'd probably scrub it with Shout if I dumped something on it
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I would definitely recommend the mattress cover even though the mattress is waterproof. In fact, I would get 2 of them; one to wash and one to use. You don't want the mattress smelling like pee for one, and it definitely will if you don't. It will also just be a lot cleaner. I'm all about making less of a mess if I can to have less to clean since there is already so much other cleaning that cannot be avoided. And pee is the cleanest thing that can end up on the mattress! I like to use peroxide in a spray bottle with paper towels when I do clean a waterproof mattress. I like that it doesn't smell and does a good job cleaning. I think it's a safer cleaner compared to say a Clorox wipe. I would recommend the flat one, instead of the fitted, so it will be easier to change. Or if your mattress isn't too heavy, it's really no big deal just to take the entire mattress out to change it so in that case the fitted would be fine too. (But then you have to take the crib bumper off. I actually took mine off since I got tired of taking it off and on all of the time.) Hopefully you have a Naturepedic mattress or other brand that doesn't use fire retardant chemicals to pass the flammability test. I've even read on a natural health doctor's website that when the pee, or other bodily fluids, mix with the fire retardant chemicals, it has a chemical reaction that makes an odorless gas that can cause SIDS.
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It shrinks if you machine wash. Don't wash it. Get a duvet cover and wash the cover. I found this out the hard way. I would tell you more but I made the mistake of washing one that belonged to a relative and she still hasn't gotten over it. DO NOT WASH.
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I didn't have this problem. I aired it out as directed and though the scent was strong at first it disipated rather quickly. Consider a strong plastic mattress cover, it may contain whatever scent is still lingering. Best of luck.
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I wash and dry mine at home...no problem. It came out looking like it did brand new. The only thing is... I would not wash in a top loading washer with the agitator...it would probably tear it, as it would any comforter! Mine did not shrink... I dried it on medium heat. I wash and dry mine and my children's all the time...never had a problem. We absolutely love them. My 10 year old grand daughter asked for one for Christmas instead of toys...that should tell ya something!
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We purchased the LA Baby Fitted Sheet for Compact Crib and they work pretty well. If you wash it in hot water it does shrink a bit but the bonus is it hugs the mattress better. Hope this helps.
80713
That is the big issue. Have not washed it yet. But sooo big will have to use a dry cleaners as there machines are bigger. Open question to really find out. Think this is my only down fall but other than that love it.
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Dry clean is the best bet ,it is very large and won't fit in most washers. Works great if your using it for really cold weather but really hot otherwise.
476809
I've washed mine 2 or 3 times and have had no issue with shrinking. I love it. I am able to wash it in my large capacity washer and dryer.
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Hey! I use Luna Premium Hypoallergenic 100% Waterproof Mattress Protector - 10 Year Warranty - Made In The USA - and love it. Wash it when you first open it (like most things wrapped in plastic - yuck!) and then it's great. About once a month to six weeks I take it off and wash it, too. No bleach, medium-low on the dryer. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002AQNXR4/ref=cm_cd_asin_lnk
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I bought this on a lightning deal earlier this year and made the mistake of not trying it on the mattress before washing. The sheet was washed (since it was new) in cold water in Woolite and it shrank up to about three-fourths the original size. Don't know about all the others who said it fit their crib mattress but mine is exactly 28" x 52" and you could tug on it all day and it wouldn't fit.
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We have a king size down alternative cotton cover blanket. If the king size fits in your washer than go ahead and wash it in your washer. We really like it and would recommend it to others.