What Are Sheet Protectors?

What is a Sheet Protector?

• A sheet protector is a kind of sheet that protects a mattress against any liquid that might get into and ruin the mattress. Older types of sheet protectors are rubber or PVC sheets, but more contemporary ones are made out absorbent exteriors and a waterproof sheet.

Instances When Sheet Protectors Are Needed

• Sheet protectors are designed to protect any bed or mattress that may become wet or dirtied by some liquid substance such as urine, juice, wine, blood and others. This kind of product is designed to be used by families with children who are suffering from bed wetting. Homes that have senior citizens suffering from bladder and bowel incontinence will also benefit from the use of a sheet protector, as will people who enjoy having a glass of wine or a cup of coffee while in bed, as accidents can happen.

Features

• Contemporary sheet protectors have an absorptive component and a waterproof component. One particular design, such as that featured in the Hippy Chick Absorbent Bed Protection Sheet, consists of two absorbent sheets sandwiching a waterproof layer. Another sheet protector design, like the one featured in the Lucky Possum Waterproof Mattress Protector, only uses one absorptive layer installed on top of a nonslip, waterproof layer. Contemporary sheet protectors usually have exteriors that are comfortable to lie on and usually have a capacity of 2 L, which is more than enough to handle either a child or an adult bed wetter (a full adult bladder can only hold 600 to 800 ml).

Benefits

• Sheet protectors provide a fuss-free way of handling problems associated with bed wetters. Parents or caretakers can easily remove a sheet protector that has become wet or soiled and replace it with a new one. Users no longer have to get heavy mattresses out for cleaning in cases of bed wetting, and the bed wetters never have to be bothered by having a sensation of a wet mattress. Sheet protectors are reusable and only need to be washed and dried prior to reuse.