Of course size matters when choosing a mattress pad to the extent that it must physically go on the bed. However, it not only needs to fit, but to ensure a great night's sleep, it must fit well. This means that often times hand me downs and garage sale finds will not work. Sure, a queen mattress pad with fit on a full mattress, but it will not fit well. This is especially true of non-standard bed sizes, such as an XL full mattress, which really needs and XL full mattress pad. It is also more economical in the long run, as sheets and mattress pads that fit well last longer.
Non-standard bed sizes really need non-standard sized sheets and mattress pads. Beds run in sizes commonly known to most as twin, full, king, and queen. This refers to the width, with twin being the narrowest and king being the widest. Non-standard bed sizes have a length that is different from the standard. For example, a standard full bed length is 75 inches. An XL full bed is 80 inches. A standard sheet will technically go on the bed with some stretching and tugging, but it will not stay. The wiser thing to do would be to purchase and XL full mattress pad and sheets.
Mattress pads are bulking by nature. It stands to reason that one that does not fit properly will not lay flat, but rather bunch up in certain areas. It will also not stay on very well, and the person sleeping in the bed will be fighting with it all night. This is a major reason that choosing a mattress pad that actually fits is imperative to a good night's sleep. Sometimes non –standard sizes are necessary, such as in the example of the XL full mattress pad above. A well-fitting mattress pad and sheets is crucial to getting a good night's sleep.
The last reason why actually having the right size rather than something the just fits is important is longevity. Mattress pads that do not fit properly are constantly being tugged and pulled and being made to fit something that is was not made for. This can cause tears and holes way before it is necessary. A well fitted XL full mattress pad, for example, will last much longer on an XL full bed than any other mattress pad. The same is true for sheets. Size really does matter when it comes to sheets and mattress pads. "Good enough" is just not good enough.
Sleep Well,
Rose
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