Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Our dog has an incontinence issue and has leaked on our bed before. It didn't take long until the vet recommended medication. During that time we learned that not all mattress protectors are created equal. We tried the Cool Shield first, which ended up leaking very easily. Second we tried the LinenSpa Lucid which was more waterproof but not perfect. It was slightly less breathable. After this one failed we got a new mattress and I read hundreds of reviews before purchasing this one over a year ago. The SafeRest breathes excellently and hasn't leaked. I tested it thoroughly first. I also tried the Beckham which is softer and thinner but a bit less breathable. My only very minor complaint with the SafeRest is that it stains fairly easily. Do be sure to follow instructions for laundering, never use bleach. I'm willing to live with it permanently being slightly dingy even after washing as it works so well. None of the ones i tried were crinkly, but some were hotter to sleep on. If this one goes I'll buy another but spend the extra to get a full zippered encasement. I never found one that didn't have at least some bad reviews, and this one is no exception. If you need severe waterproof protection your only option is usually vinyl. But if you get any brand that breathes and feels good under the sheets be sure to test it in case the coating is defective. Update: Ordered in 2016 and it is now 2020. We had a leak get through this mattress protector. When I peeled it off I was sad that it had leaked, but happy that 90% of the other things hadn't gotten through. Milk, sweat, etc still wasn't going through. It took a big spill to go through. So after 4 years I'd say its time to replace. Our Beckham Hotel Collection Premium Mattress Encasement that we bought in 2017 is still going strong. We have 2 so that we always have something on the bed and I prefer the Beckham for breathability and protection. However I think I'd still buy this again because it is easier to take on and off, especially considering the price point.