I threw everything at a $119 mattress protector and a $21 alternative — but which can survive our dreaded red wine test?
Every bed needs a mattress protector — to see if you should save or splurge, I put two to the test by throwing everything I had at them (literally).
In a recent test, two mattress protectors - a $119 Purple Mattress Protector and a $21 Linenspa Mattress Encasement - were put through their paces to see which could better protect a mattress from spills, including red wine. Both protectors were tested with a variety of substances, including water, coffee, guacamole, hand lotion, and red wine.
The Purple protector proved to be highly effective in all tests. When exposed to hand lotion, guacamole, water, coffee, and red wine, the protector prevented any of the substances from seeping through to the mattress. The surface was easy to clean, with the protector remaining largely unaffected.
Conversely, the Linenspa protector also performed well, with wine and water spills staying on the surface and not sinking into the mattress. However, the protector was more challenging to clean, with a spilled wine quickly spreading across the surface.
In conclusion, while both protectors demonstrated strong protective qualities, the Purple Mattress Protector came out on top due to its ease of cleaning and overall effectiveness. The Linenspa protector, despite its lower price, struggled with cleaning up wine spills and maintaining a clean surface.
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