Even the best mattresses aren’t immune to the occasional spill, so you might be wondering if you can remove your mattress cover to wash it. The answer depends on what kind of mattress cover (which is different to a mattress protector or encasement, which can be washed) you have, and what the manufacturer's recommendation is.
Mattress covers will either be fixed or removable, which should give you a steer on whether it can be safely removed or not. However, Claire Davies, Tom’s Guide Sleep Editor and Certified Sleep Coach recommends always adhering to the manufacturer guidelines. “At Tom’s Guide we strenuously advise against removing mattress covers unless the manufacturer explicitly says it is safe to do so,” explains Davies.
