Does it really matter is a mattress cover or box spring cover is used on the mattress?
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The mattress cover is waterproof, but the boxspring cover does not appear to be.
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Both are made of tbe same material but one is larger than the other. Great product to protect from bed bugs
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It probably doesn't matter as long as it fits. I bought a set of encasements for a queen size. The box spring encasement was so huge I could put both mattress and box springs in it. This prevents me from making my bed properly. I am not really happy just because of the improper fit
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I bought both , I guess the mattress cover is more depth , but there the same , but to be honest I skipped paying $1000 for new mattress using this.
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You can use the waterbed mattress as is, but then if it springs a leak you will have a terrible flood without a liner. A liner is a cheap insurance policy, and it also helps protect the mattress from splinters and other imperfections in your frame that might cause a leak. But if you have an old liner you can re-use that if it's in good condition.
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Hello, As of yet, I haven't used the mattress cover because my apartment had an infestation of bedbugs and I had to throw everything out. A professional pest control agent came to see me and he looked at this mattress cover. He said that it is made of the very thing that bedbugs like most So, I don't know the answer to YOUR question but the mattress is no good if you are going to prevent bedbugs. Annette
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In my opinion no. It does not completely encase the mattress (think of it as like a little bit larger than a fitted sheet with the terry top) so the bottom of the mattress is still exposed to the boxspring.
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No. It is recommended that one use a mattress pad over the mattress. The "cover" is actually used like "ticking" is on old fashioned mattresses.
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It does come with a thin cover so I still put a mattress protector over it. I was gonna go with a quilted one but decided to just use a basic mattress protector and it works fine. The mattress is so comfortable I don't need the added cushion of a quilted protector.
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Not that we noticed. We've only used it a couple of times but we didn't notice any order. We did use a mattress cover.
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Neither. It fits the mattress like a fitted sheet. And depending on the mattress it can be a bit big. It slips off fairly easy also.
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We bought a queen for a queen mattress and NO it does not encase the mattress and box spring.Must get one with a zipper, which was my mistake. However, I called my allergist office and said cover does not have to be totally encased as long as covered. Hope this answer helps.
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Correct. The mattress cover protects the mattress and helps keep the sheets from wrinkling.
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Probably not enough to make a difference. It is as thick as a regular mattress cover. That said, I really like the way it heats the bed!
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The box spring one is thinner. The mattress or is much better material and has a towel like material top which makes it comfortable in all seasons. You don't need something as nice for the box spring.
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This is a memory foam mattress that has its own thin slipcover. We use our regular queen size mattress cover on it. .
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I haven't tested it I bought a cover for it when I ordered the mattress. You can never be too careful. Always buy a cover anyway. It's easier to toss in the wash and be sure it's sterile, rather than spray and wipe clean.
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My king bed had 2 box springs so I needed 2 covers. Note they are longer than normal due to being for a king
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I have read that the box spring cover is only 9 inches thick while the mattress cover is 12inches thick; otherwise they seem similar.
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I used regular sheets with no problem. I see no reason you could not use a regular "mattress cover" assuming that's the same thing as a mattress pad ie. something to protect the mattress itself.