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Question: How firm is this pad? I have a bad back from sleeping on a bad mattress and need something with support, but nothing too firm...
Document: Also some reviewers noted a plastic-y smell; I did not experience that at all. I even opened it a week before I planned to leave, fully expecting to have to air it out, but nothing. If you don't need a thicker mattress pad, this one is for you.
I used this mattress pad on top of a foam mattress pad I had on my dorm bed and it made it SOOOO comfortable. I am very glad that I got it! The combination of the two mattress pads feels like I am sleeping on the pillowtop mattress I have back home.
I've finally taken it off and am back to using my extra queensize Beautyrest pad tucked in as best I can. XL twin bedding is difficult to find so shopping on line seemed to take care of everything at once.By the way, my mattress depth is 12" and this pad is supposed to fit mattresses up to 22" but definitely doesn't. Nor does it give the other measurements in the description.Most definitely did not live up to my expectations! !Judy Smith
This mattress pad was so-so. It looked nice and fit my bed fantastically. It had long sides to cover even deep mattresses. As far as comfort though, it really wasn't that thick. I used it for my college bunk and was really hoping for something nice and padded but this fell short of my expectations, especially from other reviews.I thought I was getting a super bargain at this price, but I guess it was too good to be true.
This is the best mattress pad under $50 that I could find.We have a split king adjustable bed - Has twin XL matresses; top and bottom of bed go up and down (also vibrates). Very hard to find size that will fit.Only complaint is that the pad infrequently (twice in 1 month) slips off a corner of the mattress due to the mattress going up and down. Need to get some of the elastic straps with suspender type clips to hold it in place.
I read the negative reviews and still bought this mattress pad. I washed it once, put it on low dry and it still melted.Who is going to line dry their mattress pad these days? the other option is not to wash it and that's just gross.I returned it the next day. No problem. good customer service. Bad product.
I would not recommend if you're looking for something above average.
Fits perfectly and provides just enough support for the mattress. Good price for good quality item. I would reccommend this item
Heaven forbid I'd wash and dry it -- the shrinkage would be ridiculous. Altogether, this was a huge disappointment and I'm sending it back as soon as I can get my return label printed.
Trying to get all the stuff you need for the dorm room was a challenge. This worked out great and would recommend to anyone.
Answer: The mattress pad is thin. I don't see that it would provide any appreciable support. It is just a slim pad about 1/4 inch thick that sits on top of your mattress primarily to protect the mattress and secondarily to give a touch more padding for comfort, but nothing so noticeable.