Orthopedic mattress topper on the sofa: characteristics, types, care and choice

Orthopedic mattress covers are in great demand nowadays, as they are convenient and comfortable. They are often used for sofas. The product is considered an excellent option for old upholstered furniture, since the mattress topper evens out the surface, and the rest becomes more comfortable than it was before.

Features of orthopedic mattress covers for the sofa:

• help with problems with the spine and musculoskeletal system;
• improve blood circulation;
• help to take the correct position during sleep so that there are no problems with posture, lower back and spine;
• they can be used for several years, since they do not lose their properties;
• will help to keep the sofa tidy, as they protect it from dust and moisture;
• they can be used to adjust the rigidity of the sofa.

Orthopedic mattress covers are distinguished by size, rigidity and filler. They can be both natural and synthetic.

Natural orthopedic mattress covers are more expensive than synthetic ones.

• As a natural filler use: latex, felt, cactus fiber, coconut coir. Such products will last longer.
• Synthetic fillers include holofiber, artificial latex, Memory Foam.

It depends on the filler how hard the mattress topper will be. If you need a soft bed, then the fillers can be: felt, holofiber, latex, struttofiber.

There are quite a few sizes of orthopedic mattress covers, since they are designed for children, teenagers, one and a half, double sofas. Mattress covers are also folding and folding, which are easy to use and store.

Caring for an orthopedic mattress topper is simple.

• Washable at the temperature indicated on the label. Most often, washing is allowed at a temperature of 30-40 ° C.
• Cannot be ironed.
• Some mattress toppers must be washed with a special product. For example, if the mattress topper is made of a membrane, then you need to wash it with a product designed specifically for this type of fabric.
• To increase the life of the mattress topper, it must be turned over. This way, the wear will be the same, not just in one place.

Mattress toppers can be folded and rolled up, so they need to be stored in different ways.

• Foldable can be folded so that the mattress topper takes up minimum space in the apartment. Such products are folded in sections, after which they are fixed with Velcro.
• Collapsible. They are rolled up and, like folding ones, are fixed with Velcro.

If the mattress topper is rarely used, it is best to store it in a bag.

When buying a mattress topper, you must first determine its purpose, and then select a number of indicators.

• If you need to soften the surface of your sofa, you can buy a mattress topper with holofiber or felt filling.
• It is important to decide on the size.
• A mount should be chosen. It can be in the form of velcro, buttons or strings.
• Choose a cover or trim. It, like the filler, can be made of natural or synthetic fabrics.
• Pay attention to impregnation, hypoallergenicity and other additional features.

Summing up, we can say that an orthopedic mattress topper is the best option for those who take care of their health.

An overview of the orthopedic mattress is provided in the video below.