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Zoë Phillimore

Is an expensive mattress protector worth it? This is how much you should be paying for one, according to sleep experts

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Mattresses are expensive, there’s no shying away from it. So, if you’re sensible – and you’re here, so you probably are – you’re probably wanting to extend the life of your mattress. One of the best ways to do this is with a mattress protector.

As a sleep-product writer and reviewer, I have come to realise how important a good mattress protector is. I’m not talking those waterproof sheets on kids’ beds (although those have a place), I mean soft, insulating yet functional bedding. All the best mattress protectors are these three things.

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