Invisicase Easy Zip Mattress Encasement

The start of school is just around the corner and you may have a child who is going off to college or moving into his or her own apartment.  In many cases, you may be purchasing a new set of bedding for the occasion, whether it is for your child to sleep on or for yourself because you are passing on your existing mattress set to the bird who is leaving the nest.

Like with everything else, you want to protect your investment.  You may think you are covered because your bedding has a manufacturer's warranty.  If you read the fine print, however, you will learn that there are many things that can void the warranty, such as stains or holes on the mattress or foundation.  The best way to prevent this is to use a mattress protector, like the Invisicase Easy Zip mattress encasement, which does not only protect the top of your mattress, but protects the whole mattress from stains, moisture, allergens, dust mites, and bed bugs.  When purchased in conjunction with a new mattress set, the 10 year warranty covers the mattress encasement and also covers the mattress, should any stains ever make it through the waterproof cover.

The zipper, which makes putting on and removing the encasement much easier, is sealed with a large Velcro flap, so there are really no openings in the cover for anything unwanted to find a way in.  The fabric also stretches, so it should fit snugly on any mattress ranging from 12" to 18" thick.

The Invisicase Easy Zip mattress encasement by Leggett & Platt is available in Twin size, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, CA King, Split King, and Split CA King.  Learn more about this product and how to protect your mattress on www.lpcpg.com.

Thank you to Leggett & Platt for providing a complimentary product for our contest prize.

What you can win:
One lucky reader will receive an Invisicase Easy Zip Mattress Encasement in the size of their choice (up to a $99 value).

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Holiday 2010 Giveaway: Invisicase Surround Waterproof Mattress Protector (ARV up to $79) [CLOSED]

If you are the type of person who likes to give useful practical gifts, but still wants to be original, then here is a product that would be a good fit for almost anyone. Many people do not pay much attention to the features of mattress protectors they purchase for themselves. The Invisicase Surround Protector, created by veterans in the bedding industry Leggett & Platt, is not a simple mattress pad, but rather it envelops your mattress completely. It has many features, but the most important is that it seals your mattress from bed bugs, so it would be the ideal gift for someone who has just purchased or plans to purchase a new mattress set.

Other Invisicase features:

• Waterproof
• Breathable
• 3-side zip closure
• Washable
• Available for mattresses up to 9" and 12" in Twin through King sizes
• Also available in Twin XL, Full XL, and California King sizes

You can find out more information about the Invisicase Surround Protector by visiting lpcpg.com . You can find this product at major bedding retailers, such as CSN Stores and Bellacor.com . For tips on how to shop for the right mattress, visit The Better Sleep Council's website.

Thank you to Leggett & Platt Consumer Products Group for providing the information and images shared in this article, as well as the prize for this contest.

What you can win:
One lucky reader will receive an Invisicase Surround Protector (winner's choice in size).

Limitations:

This giveaway is open to U.S. entries only. You do not need to be a blogger to enter, but you must have a valid email address and be age 18 years or older. If you enter anonymously and do not include a valid email address in your comment entries, I will not be able to notify you should you win this random drawing.

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Read the tips on how to sleep better offered by Leggett & Platt. Then leave a comment telling me which tip was the most helpful to you. You MUST do this to be eligible to win this contest.

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For 5 extra entries, enter one of my other contests. Leave FIVE separate comments here telling me which contest you entered. You will earn 5 extra entries for each contest you enter.

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Back to School 2010: Natura Waterproof Mattress Pad & Washable Wool Comforter

Our daughter is only 3-1/2, but if she is like everyone else in the house, she may soon develop allergies to dust mites and other airborne allergens. Natura organic bedding helps to minimize these allergens, as well as bacteria. Eczema is common in our family as well, so having bedding that is free of chemicals, pesticides, and perfumes, can only help to prevent skin irritation. It only takes a tiny itch to trigger the cycle, which starts with scratching.

Right in time for back-to-school, all Natura Facebook fans can receive 10% off everything on NaturaWorld.com . If your college-bound student is planning on living in a dorm or in an apartment near campus, then you definitely want to keep their sleep environment as free of dust mites, bed bugs, bacteria, and other contaminants.

We were sent two bedding essentials to try out . . . the NaturaProtect Deluxe Mattress Protector, which is a washable waterproof mattress pad, and the Natura Washable Wool Comforter. We received both products in twin size, but Natura also offers a Twin XL mattress pad.

What I thought about the NaturaProtect Deluxe Mattress Protector:

1) I love that this mattress pad is 100% waterproof (not just water-resistant) without the feeling of sleeping on plastic.

2) The washable wool lining adds a tiny bit of padding to the top of my daughter's extremely firm mattress. This was an extra benefit I was not expecting from a mattress pad.

3) The 100% all-natural cotton cover is extremely soft to the touch.

4) As I had mentioned, my daughter's mattress is a firm one, but this mattress protector is deep enough to fit both plush and pillowtop mattresses. In fact, I had to tuck the excess under the mattress.

5) This mattress pad is elasticized all around the four sides, so it was very easy to put on and take off the mattress.

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6) Although we followed the washing instructions (wash in warm water, dry on low heat), we had a problem with one half of one side (the part that covers the vertical part of the mattress) crinkling and slightly melting together at the creases. Luckily, I was able to pull apart and smooth out some of it, so we are still able to use the mattress pad properly. There are still some crinkles and creases that are permanently melted in place. I cannot explain why that happened to only one section and not the rest. From now on, I think we will spin dry or air dry this mattress pad, so we do not risk damaging it further.

Aside from the glitch we had in the dryer, I could not be more pleased with this mattress pad. I would go as far as calling it an essential for any child who is in danger of wetting their bed or who sometimes gets sick at night. It is also perfect for any adult who likes to eat and drink in bed or anyone who suffers from incontinence.

What I thought about the Natura Washable Wool Comforter:

1) When I hear the word "wool", I automatically think about being itchy. I was concerned that my daughter might feel scratchiness right through this comforter's cotton cover, but this was not the case at all. In fact, this is one of the softest comforters we have ever owned.

2) Although this comforter is breathable and should prevent overheating, we will only be using it during the winter and the cooler days of spring and summer here in New England. Our daughter gets hot very easily at night (taking after her Daddy) and being too warm only makes her wake up in the middle of the night upset.

3) We were able to machine wash and dry this comforter without any problems. The wool inside remained soft and fluffy and there was no pilling on the cotton cover.

4) One of the first things I noticed was how luxurious this comfort looks. It is made of 100% cotton sateen and has such a beautiful satiny sheen to it. I think you could eliminate using a coverlet, bedspread, or quilt on the bed by just buying one size up for this comforter.

5) I also want to point out that this comforter is light as a cloud. It is rare that one can keep warm without the heavy weight of thick comforters and blankets, which usually leads to overheating.

Our daughter could not stop commenting about how "fluffy" her new "blanket" is. I think we could not have asked for a better quality comforter. The fact that it is able to be washed and dried at home makes it even more valuable to us.

We were also sent three Natura Essentials, which are designed to keep your home soothing and clean. Between the ReGrooveN8 Mist (pronounced like "rejuvenate"), the NaturaClean Spray, the NaturaProtect Odor Remover, we have tried 2 out of the 3. It was quite a surprise that an occasion did not arise that required the NatureClean Spray.

Aromatherapies do not always work for me, but I was desperate to try the green tea and aloe-scented ReGrooveN8 Mist. Both my husband and I have been having trouble sleeping due to various factors, with stress being one of them. This product helped both of us to drift off into a deep sleep without waking up even once during the night. If we did not have little alarm clocks running around (a.k.a. children), then we probably would have slept through to mid or late morning.

The NaturaProtect Odor Remover is similar to a fabric refresher, except it is dispensed in a fine mist. It has a light green tea scent that is very pleasant unlike the mainstream fabric refreshers. Also, it is safe to use around infants and pets, which is a must in our house.

To learn more about Natura organic products for the home, which includes bedding, mattresses, pillows, crib bedding, and even pet beds, visit NaturaWorld.com. You can also find Natura World on Twitter. Remember to become a fan of Natura World on Facebook this month to receive your discount code for 10% off your entire purchase.

Thank you to Natura for sending us sample products free of charge to base this review upon.