Cleaning your memory foam mattress cover on a regular basis makes it last much longer and it keeps you healthier as well. When you buy your mattress cover, you need to first understand a couple of things, so you get the best one, even before you're thinking of cleaning it.

The mattress cover can be actually pulled over any type of mattresses. But note that a memory foam mattress doesn't really need a cover on it, as the foam material is protective enough for your body.

The cover is really there to offer you a quality sleep when you have traditional style mattresses that are already worn out and no longer comfortable. A cover will save you lots of money in the process since you don't need to actually replace your mattress (which is quite expensive at times). Of course you need to make sure that the existing mattress does offer you enough support.

How to clean your memory foam mattress cover or mattress topper

The first thing you need to do is read the actual manufacturer's guide for caring for your product. Each manufacturer is constantly updating the product care information, so before going out and buying various products, make sure that you've visited the manufacturer website for your own mattress for latest information.

While most mattress covers can be washed easily with the washing machine, there are some that need dry cleaning, vacuuming or simply spot cleaning and cannot be washed in the water for various reasons. This is why it is important to first check with the manufacturer for any specifics regarding your own mattress cover or topper.

Some mattress covers or mattress toppers have a separate layer that can be easily removed. If you have an additional layer, you need to wash only the that is specifically noted as allowed to be washed.

Depending on the cover you have, it might need a different antimicrobial treatment. A dust mite mattress cover, which is an allergy relief cover, might have very specific cleaning instructions that you need to follow to the letter to keep those antibacterial properties of the cover intact.

If you mattress cover can be machine washed, use the lowest temperature setting for your machine. If you can dry the cover in a clothes dryer, use also the lowest settings on the dryer (temperature and time settings) to avoid damaging the cover after too many uses.

Usually a memory foam mattress cover is not machine dryable due to the properties of the foam simply because the heat that is coming from the dryer will break down the resiliency of the foam material.

You need to clean your memory foam mattress cover on a regular basis to guarantee a long life shelf. Just think about how often you are cleaning your bed sheets and apply the same timing to your bed covers. In between the regular cleaning you can easily vacuum or air out the covers for extra freshness.

If you happen to spill anything on the cover, make sure that you clean it right away without allowing the stain to settle and dry. Also if you've just recovered from an illness, the first time you can actually get out from the bed, make sure that you air and clean properly your cover so you get additional comfort in the bed.