HELP-I've tried everything and I am tired of man-handling a hospital mattress around. I have a hospital bed, and the mattress trim is very thin not thick. These look like they will hold thicker trims. Will these slip off or out of the mattress sides? Thinking of suspenders-what will work for me? Thanks Julia HELP-I've tried everything and I am tired of man-handling a hospital mattress around. I have a hospital bed, and the mattress trim is very thin not thick. These look like they will hold thicker... » Read More HELP-I've tried everything and I am tired of man-handling a hospital mattress around. I have a hospital bed, and the mattress trim is very thin not thick. These look like they will hold thicker trims. Will these slip off or out of the mattress sides? Thinking of suspenders-what will work for me? Thanks Julia « Show Less
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I have one of the newer mattresses that is extra thick and has a plush pillow top. These wouldn't fit on my mattress. No matter what I tried I couldn't get them to fit. I use the suspenders. I have two sets, one for the mattress protector and one for the fitted sheet. If your mattress has thin trim it might work for you.
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The opening of these is fairly small. I actually have a hard time putting them on with a tick trim. I have also used the suspenders type. I did not like them since I have a king bed. For a hospital bed the suspenders might work better since it is not a wide bed.
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I've used the sheet grippers for years on several different mattresses and they have worked great on all of them. If the welting on the mattress is very thin, the grippers won't have enough material to grip on to, so the suspenders might be better. However, the grippers have a very narrow opening and can be tough to put on even thin welting. If you get them on properly, with the entire gripper over the welting, they should be okay. Sometimes, on thin welting, you can double fold the edge of the sheet over the welting and then put the grippers on -- this gives them more fabric to grab. Hope this helps. If it doesn't, then I guess you'll have to go with the suspenders. Impern I've used the sheet grippers for years on several different mattresses and they have worked great on all of them. If the welting on the mattress is very thin, the grippers won't have enough material to grip on to, so the suspenders might be better. However, the grippers have a very narrow opening and can be tough to put on even thin welting. If you get them on properly, with the entire gripper over the welting, they should be okay. Sometimes, on thin welting, you can double fold the edge of the sheet over the welting and then put the grippers on -- this gives them more fabric to grab. Hope... » Read More I've used the sheet grippers for years on several different mattresses and they have worked great on all of them. If the welting on the mattress is very thin, the grippers won't have enough material to grip on to, so the suspenders might be better. However, the grippers have a very narrow opening and can be tough to put on even thin welting. If you get them on properly, with the entire gripper over the welting, they should be okay. Sometimes, on thin welting, you can double fold the edge of the sheet over the welting and then put the grippers on -- this gives them more fabric to grab. Hope this helps. If it doesn't, then I guess you'll have to go with the suspenders. Impern « Show Less
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Worked great for me may need more than 4. I first used them in the 90's with satin sheets
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They didn't work at all for me, found them on the floor. Finally I got the mattress suspenders and they hold nicely. Hope that helps.
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Hi Cari D, If the hospital bed is long, you should have no problem. Hope that helps you. Let me know if you like.
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I put this topper directly on top of the mattress. Then...wrap the mattress protector around both topper and mattress. I hope this helps...just take some measurements and make sure the protector will accommodate the thickness of your mattress + the two extra inches the topper will add. And if you don't want it to move around, look into a pair of the sheet suspenders also here on Amazon. They work great!
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I have a heavy heavy kind mattress. These straps are a little awkward to use. The corner straps are easy to put on (because they slip under each corner) but that is not where my sheets "pulled up". The same company does sell longer straps for my problem (keeping the head and foot of the fitted sheet in place and to keep the sides from riding up. Here the challenge is to be able to lift the mattress up (need at least one helper) and even then my suspicion is that the straps are not elastic enough to keep the sheet taught. If you have a smaller, or lighter or less thick mattress just ignore my comments. I have a heavy heavy kind mattress. These straps are a little awkward to use. The corner straps are easy to put on (because they slip under each corner) but that is not where my sheets "pulled up". The same company does sell longer straps for my problem (keeping the head and foot of the fitted sheet in place and to keep the sides from riding up. Here the challenge is to be able to lift the mattress up (need at least one helper) and even then my suspicion is that the straps are not elastic enough to keep the sheet taught. If you have a smaller, or lighter or less thick mattress... » Read More I have a heavy heavy kind mattress. These straps are a little awkward to use. The corner straps are easy to put on (because they slip under each corner) but that is not where my sheets "pulled up". The same company does sell longer straps for my problem (keeping the head and foot of the fitted sheet in place and to keep the sides from riding up. Here the challenge is to be able to lift the mattress up (need at least one helper) and even then my suspicion is that the straps are not elastic enough to keep the sheet taught. If you have a smaller, or lighter or less thick mattress just ignore my comments. « Show Less
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make sure they fit properly.My husband wears them to bed all the time. I have a washable pad we use on his side also. We've never had a bad result with the Depends.Probably could do without the pad,but he's not complaining about it. These Depends have been a lifesaver.Changing bedding on a kingsize mattress is no fun !!!!
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I actually have a barriatric hospital bed and the mattress is a twin xl an withe the head and feet going up and down the sheets manage to stay on fairly well I o use sheet garters to help keep them on but the sheets fit fairly well an are very comfy I have had no experience with dorm beds so I hope this helps
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The sheets I use tend to be too small. It takes a lot of effort to get them over the mattress. We own 6/7 different sets of organic sheets and we have the same issue with all.
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I threw mine away and use the ones that have elastic and clamps. They work fine. I wasn't able to get them on the mattress.
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I used the hospital bed pads. If you have a washable pad that works as well.
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they help but are very hard to use, it says you don't have to lift the mattress to get them on the sheets. Not true. I had to have help to get them on. Sheets still aren't as taut as I would like
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I think there is something about the material that is slip proof - have used mine for a nearly three months and it has remained in position. I covered the entire bed with a mattress topper so that may have helped and I believe you can buy a 'belt / frame' type accessory that holds both mattresses if they are lighter and prone to slipping on the bed frame.
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Not exactly, my mattress is very thick and also has a mattress pad and these sheets fit so well, no slipping etc, I bought 2 pairs! I think they'll be fine for you!
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Sorry it took so long to answer - my email was down :) - The instructions say you just unsnap the corners, put the new sheets on and snap in the new corners - NOT SO - because the are stretched to hold down the sheets the are under tension - so when you unsnap they go under the mattress and you have to crawl in between the mattresses to retrieve. I just take them completely off - put on the clean sheets and put straps on. Hope this helped.
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They have one that criss-crosses in the center underneath but I got the set the that just goes under the corner. The one I got is called "Adjustable Sheet Mattress Corner Straps" you do have to lift the corner of the mattress just a little to get the "suspenders" on/in. It is about the same as when you but a sheet on that is not made exactly 12/or whatever inches tall/thick. Hope this helps.
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I don't have a temperpedic so I can't speak to that specifically. My mattress is 13 inches thick and untill I got these suspenders nothing worked. I cannot sleep on wrinkled sheets. These I have helped me get sleep. Unless your bed is shaped like a circle I would say these are adjustable enough to fit most rectangular shaped beds
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Not without suspenders---they are better for a low-profile mattress. My son uses a foam topper on his college mattress and the fitted sheet is nearly impossible to get on; if you do get them on, they don't stay....unfortunately.
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I just saw a thing called the "mattress helper" that help prop-up a sagging mattress, if that's what you've got going on. If, on the other hand, your mattress is too hard for your comfort, a thick, foam might be helpful. If you buy that kind of foam you'll need a cover between you and the foam - and this cover might work depending on the thickness of your mattress. I like a firm mattress with thick foam - supports you yet feels cooshy.