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What Types of Mattress Toppers Are Best for an Adjustable Bed?
Date Updated: July 28, 2025
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The best types of mattress toppers for adjustable beds are skirtless mattress toppers with anchor pads. Traditional mattress toppers with a skirt tend to shift, pop up or bunch up when the bed is adjusted. Skirtless toppers can move more freely and adjust their shape to that of the bed when it’s tilted. Another option is to use a mattress pad instead of a topper. Pads are usually thinner, which means they’re more flexible and can bend to match the shape of the bed more easily.
Anchor Bands Hold the Mattress Topper In Place
A mattress topper with anchor bands conforms to an adjustable bed, no matter what configuration it’s in. These toppers have four bands, one on each corner. The bands hold the mattress topper snuggly in place while allowing it to bend freely. The bands are elasticized and fit over most sizes of mattresses.
Consider Waterproof Toppers for Ease of Cleaning
Consider a waterproof mattress topper if you expect the user of the bed to be taking their meals there or if they experience incontinence at times. Waterproof toppers have a tighter weave, and the underside is TPU-laminated. This means the topper itself can absorb liquids, protecting the underlying mattress.
In the event of an accident or spillage, the topper can be removed and washed. The cleaning instructions vary depending on the thickness of the topper and the material it’s filled with. Most can be machine-washed and then tumble-dried on a low heat. It’s a good idea to wash a mattress topper every 3 months, although more regular cleaning may be necessary if the user of the bed has issues with continence.