Mattress Protectors Do Work, and These 7 Are the Ones We Can’t Live Without

Content Shopping Strategy Director Katie Maguire loves this one from The Company Store. “I use it on my air mattress and always get compliments on how comfy it is.”

Editor-in-Chief Charli Penn is obsessed with this Saatva Waterproof Mattress Protector. “It fits my super-thick mattresses, has straps so it won’t slip, and is waterproof. What more could I need?”

I love this zippered mattress protector that's waterproof and washable,” says Lifestyle Director Stephanie Nguyen. “It comes in 12 sizes and is ideal for protecting against bedbugs and dust mites!”

Lifestyle Editor Lizzy Francis has bought the SafeRest Waterproof Queen Cover again and again. “I am SOOOO pro-mattress protector after a DEFINING bedbug experience,” she says. “It even works for my ultra-deep mattress (13 inches).”

“I use this one from Bedsure and I like it a lot,” says Style Editor Emma Dangel. “Evens out the look of the bed, and it's so cushy and comfy.” She also notes that it’s waterproof and easy to clean.

Former Home Projects Editor Sarah Everett recommends the Sleepyhead Super Topper. “I love it because of its protective qualities. It has copper inside, which helps block bacteria, repel mites, and eliminate odors,” she says. “That all gives me peace of mind living in an older apartment in NYC!”

Personally, I’ve used the Twin XL version of AllerEase’s Maximum Waterproof Mattress Protector since college — it even traveled abroad with me. I liked it so much that I got the Queen version later.