The main reason to get a mattress protector is to keep one of the most expensive items in your bed clean, dry, and stain-free. A good one will create a waterproof, and sometimes hypoallergenic, ...

In contrast, mattress pads are a lot more maintenance-friendly. Pads are thinner and typically made from materials that are easier to clean such as cotton, wool, down or (non memory) foam.

Mattress protectors to the ... liquid from soaking through. Choose protectors made from 100 percent cotton (breathable), bamboo (sustainable), wool (insulating) or polyester (affordable).