Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

The last mattress protector I bought was a super cheap brand that reeked like a tire fire and made me sweat well into the winter months. Lasted about two years and then the plastic backing split and gave way, even though I never put these things in the dryer. So, I figured I'd aim for something higher quality this time, even if it did cost a bit more. So far this is what I was looking for: It doesn't smell of plastic (didn't even when I first took it out of the package), the backing seems to be attached better to the cover, and the corners haven't popped off the mattress in the middle of the night like my previous one would. It's contained a few small spills already, so I would vouch for its effectiveness within reason. The caveats? I didn't realize that there really is no foam padding in it. It's about the thickness (and terry-cloth texture) of a beach towel. That's not a deal-breaker for me, but if you want padding--be advised. I don't dry it in the dryer (just let it hang dry), so I can't comment on how well it would hold up under that treatment. All in all, it meets my expectations and I'm pretty happy with it. If it lasts longer than two years, then it'll be a five star product as far as I'm concerned.