SureGuard Mattress Protector Review
One of the biggest complaints about mattress protectors is that, in the quest to keep fluids and allergens away from your mattress, they put comfort and unobtrusiveness on the backseat.
Given the fact that even the best mattress covers (regardless of what the manufacturer says) tends to get a little warm during the night, the added discomfort of a plastic feeling surface may be too much to bear for the sensitive sleepers.
The straightforward SureGuard Mattress protector, with its comfort oriented features (over the top of solid essential protection), is quite a refreshing sight in the market. I hope you’ll find my SureGuard Mattress Protector Review helpful in establishing whether it is a worthwhile purchase for you or not.?
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Pros
- Cons
- Specifications
- A Breakdown of the SureGuard Mattress Protector
- Features and Benefits
- Waterproofing
- Dust Mite and Allergen Blocking
- Overall Feel
- Heat Dissipation
- Environment Friendliness
- Overall Quality
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
- Warranty
- Care Instructions
- User Feedback
- Conclusion
Pros
- Solid core performance.
- Cotton terry surface is soft, without altering feel of underlying mattress.
- Month long money back guarantee.
- 10 year limited warranty.
- Free of harmful chemicals.
- Reasonably priced.
- Available in children bedding sizes.
Cons
- Very slightly noisy.
- Does get a little warm.
Specifications
Materials |
Features |
Sizes Available |
Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cotton terry surface, breathable plastic membrane |
Waterproof, hypo-allergenic |
Twin, Twin XL, Full, Full XL, Queen, King, California King, Crib, Mini Crib |
10 years + 30 day money back guarantee |
A Breakdown of the SureGuard Mattress Protector
The SureGuard Mattress cover is a five sided product that is guaranteed to protect against liquids, dust mites and allergens, but it promises to do so in much more comfortable and convenient manner than most of the competition.
Its pure cotton terry surface is supposed to be soft and noiseless, without altering the overall feel of your mattress, and the fitted sheet style Flexi-Skirt technology lets you remove it and put it back on in a matter of minutes – enabling easy laundering.
The manufacturer also states that the protector uses a special breathable membrane that blocks fluids that could harm your mattress but allows air to pass through, so that you stay cool during the night and your mattress stays guarded.
This ability to transmit heat away from the surface makes it great for use with memory foam mattresses, which contour to your body profile based on the heat you emanate.
The protector is also free of harmful materials such as PVC, Vinyl and Phthalates, as well as harsh chemicals that can trigger allergic reactions. To solidify their claim about the protector being environmentally friendly, the manufacturer has acquired a GREENGUARD Gold Certification for low chemical emissions.
?These, and other pleasant features, have compelled me to do a review of this product that seemingly packs a lot of value for its asking price.
Features and Benefits?
Waterproofing
This is the chief reason behind getting a mattress protector – fluids seeping into your expensive mattress will compromise its performance / lifetime, and void its warranty. In this department, the SureGuard mattress protector performed thoroughly satisfactorily.
After pouring several ounces of water in middle of the protector to simulate a real life accident, I checked it regularly – even after two hours, there was no evidence of any moisture on the surface of the mattress, which is good enough for me.
While the protector worked fine in my test, there have been a few complaints about waterproofing failures, which could result from manufacturing defects and / or damage to the waterproof membrane from incorrect handling on part of the user.
In any case, to be safe, make sure you test the protector out on an old mattress / sheet before putting it on your expensive bedroom mattress.?
Dust Mite and Allergen Blocking
It isn’t possible to test out this feature on a short notice, but if the impermeable barrier can block out water molecules, it can definitely hold out (comparatively) bigger bodies such as mites, dander, mildew and mold.
It should be kept in mind that protector is five sided, so bed bug protection is not possible.
Overall Feel
The surface is 100% cotton terry, as mentioned before, but unlike other such protectors that perceptibly alter the feel of the mattress, this one is barely detectable under the sheet, as attested by many users. Obviously, because of the underlying plastic waterproof membrane, some amount of noise is unavoidable, but it is a lot better compared to some of the cheap products floating in the market.
Heat Dissipation
In spite of the manufacturer’s claims of breathability, it would appear that the protector is not suitable for use in hotter climates – the air permissible waterproof layer simply cannot get rid of the heat fast enough, and you’ll end up feeling a little warm. This isn’t a problem in cooler climates, or for people who aren’t that sensitive to sleeping a bit hot.
That said, the breathability is indeed a lot better than other similar products lacking an active cooling mechanism, and as attested by users who have combined it with Tempurpedic mattresses, works well to preserve the feel of a memory foam surface (which responds to heat) while also securing it against common threats.?
Environment Friendliness
The product comes with a GREENGUARD Gold certification to attest to the fact that it does not produce harmful chemical emissions, thereby ensuring a safe and healthy environment for you and your family to sleep on. No vinyl, phthalates and PVC is used to make the waterproof membrane, which ensures that the product is odorless, and safe for those who are averse / allergic to harsh chemicals.
GREENGUARD Gold Certification is a strict third party standard which determines the safety of products for use by children and elderly individuals, in environments such as schools, hospitals and clinics. In other words, this protector is safe for use in kids’ bedrooms (kids are especially vulnerable to harmful chemicals).
Overall Quality
The manufacturer claims that the protector is made from the best materials, and is checked against strict standards to maintain its durability and reliability, after each subsequent wash. But the truth is that there have been a few complaints about waterproofing failures.
Most of these are likely caused by not following the care instructions properly (since improper laundering can cause damage to the waterproof membrane), but some may also be due to a manufacturing problem. Other than these scattered reports though, the users have been generous in their praise of the protector’s reliability, subtleness, and comfort, which points to a product of good quality.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Surprising for a product this cheap, the SureGuard protector comes with a month long guarantee that lets you give it a try without worrying about a wasteful investment. If it doesn’t meet your requirements, you can return it and get your money back (minus shipping costs).
A guarantee that is this transparent clearly indicates that the manufacturer stands behind their offering. Note that this guarantee only applies to purchases made via Amazon.com.
Warranty
A 10 year warranty accompanies the protector, and covers defects in the fabric, laminate and zipper for the stated period. However the warranty is only valid if the care instructions have been followed properly.
Care Instructions
Before using it for the first time, make sure you machine wash and then dry the mattress cover. This is need to make the terry cotton absorbent and soft, and do away with any packing odors.
?Always machine wash, and be sure that the water temperature does not exceed 95F. Only use a mild detergent, that does not have any bleach in it (this can damage the waterproofing). Also, do not use any fabric softeners as they can adversely affect the absorbency of the terry cotton.
?Do not iron or dry clean; only tumble dry on a low heat setting or let it dry in the air.
User Feedback?
After scouring the feedback left by consumers who made the purchases online, it appears that this protector is quite effective at what it does: provide a comfortable, reliable and affordable solution for keeping your mattress safe against sources of harm.
There have been a few complaints pertaining to noisiness, but by and far, consumers agree that the protector does not change the overall feel of the mattress.
There have also been a few problems related to defective units that don’t hold out fluids, but judging by the way the customer support handles these, it appears that the 100% satisfaction guarantee isn’t just a shallow claim. However, it should once again be noted that many of these complaints seem to stem from incorrect laundering that damaged the waterproof membrane.
Conclusion?
This is one of those products that gets almost everything right in its price bracket, and does that with an air of ordinariness, so that it can escape the sight of new customers. It is reliably waterproof and allergen proof, a lot more comfortable and unobtrusive then all-plastic products, and does not pack any harmful chemicals that could impact your health (the last bit is certified from a reputed third party standard).
No product at this price is wholly free of manufacturing defects, but this one comes with a month long money back guarantee, in addition to the usual 10 year replacement warranty – and that says a lot about the confidence the manufacturer has in their workmanship.
Combine all this with vastly positive feedback from consumers, and you’ve got a very solid, no-nonsense mattress protector that just gets the job done.
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