If you've ever spilt fluid on a mattress or have kids that wet the bed, you'll know how difficult it can be to get stains and smells out of the mattress.

Mattress stains can also occur just from perspiration when we sleep if there isn't protection on the mattress. One of the best ways to safeguard your mattress from most stains is by using a mattress protector.

The mattress covers and protectors on the market are very useful at creating a protective layer between the mattress and its users. Many models are also dust mite proof, so serve several uses. They are also cheap to buy, and certainly worth investing in to prolong the life of what might be a several hundred or thousand dollar mattress.