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12/01/2008, 21:05 Cathy Joined on 07/03/2006 Mostly near Bordeaux; Sometimes near Bristol Posts 1,955 Re: Mattress Protectors Mattress protectors these days are pretty amazing.  My husband (please note, Mr Quillan ) runs our B&B in the UK and they are a quality assurance requirement.  They help fend off all sorts of nasties that could lurk in mattresses. I'm afraid that guests do wet the beds in all sorts of ways.   They also cater for guests' "time of the month" problems.  You cannot feel or hear the rubber layer as the quilting masks it. In the good old days, when my mother made beds for me, we always had underblankets and so the mattress protectors have just replaced these. Oooh, this is my 666th posting.  Spooky.   Cathy ----- Your children won't remember you ironing their pyjamas but they will remember you reading them a bedside story.    Report

12/01/2008, 21:10 Russethouse Joined on 23/08/2004 Forum Moderator Posts 10,085 Re: Mattress Protectors And to think, one of Q's claims to fame used to be his prowess with an iron !!! www.quimperclub.org 99    Report

13/01/2008, 19:31 Jura Joined on 28/11/2005 Posts 803 Re: Mattress Protectors Are they 'soft'?...the one's we have give the impression one is lying on a fabric covered raincoat. I'm sure you know the type I mean. I think I'll give your's a try though.    Report

19/01/2008, 23:20 Jo Taylor Joined on 07/03/2005 Posts 201 Re: Mattress Protectors I'm afraid that guests do wet the beds in all sorts of ways. If any of mine ask, my prepared answer concerns spilling the morning cup of tea    Report

20/01/2008, 15:16 cowoman Joined on 08/04/2007 Posts 313 Re: Mattress Protectors forgive my ignorance once again but can anyone tell me how often one should change these protectors.Is it with the sheets?Weekly?Monthly?Yearly? This is a serious question.    Report

20/01/2008, 15:20 Clair Joined on 23/08/2004 ------- Forum Moderator ------- Lot (46) Posts 7,712 Re: Mattress Protectors I have 2 sets for each bed and swap them at each changeover. Clair Real Virtual French Person    Report

20/01/2008, 15:32 cowoman Joined on 08/04/2007 Posts 313 Re: Mattress Protectors Thanks for that. I wish there was a good book that would give me all this information,as I havn't got a clue but want to get it right. We have bought our place and will have to let it out until our son goes to uni (2 yrs time) I have been buying bedding when i see it on offer.So far i have bought 300 thread count egyptian cotton sheets and duvet covers in white.Some egyptian cotton towels in white.Some E C waterproof mattress covers but these cost £15 each in the sales they are anti bacterial too.Am I doing this right?I also have bought nice throws for the ends of the beds.Shall I have 2 of everything in the way of bedding.Can you tell me how many bath towels for a 4 bedroomed house? Thanks    Report

20/01/2008, 15:45 Clair Joined on 23/08/2004 ------- Forum Moderator ------- Lot (46) Posts 7,712 Re: Mattress Protectors Re sheets: I have 3 sets for each bed (1 on the bed, 1 in the wash and 1 for emergency/accident). Re towels: I put 1 set out for each guest (2 mitts, 1 face, 1 bath, 1 bathing) and remind them the washing machine has a 30mn wash... Clair Real Virtual French Person    Report

20/01/2008, 16:01 cowoman Joined on 08/04/2007 Posts 313 Re: Mattress Protectors Do you buy your bedding from a hotel supplier or do you buy from the ordinary shops?It is costing such alot to buy everything and am not sure if the quality that i have been buying will stand being washed soooo many timesWhat do you reckon??    Report

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