Top 5 Best Ways to Use a Memory Foam Mattress Topper

Considering a mattress topper purchase but not sure what you can use it for or even how to use it? No problem. This guide is here to guide you through the basics. Focusing on the Slothie memory foam mattress topper, you’ll be surprised at how versatile this product is! Ready to find out more? Let’s go…

Top 5 uses for the Slothie

Upgrade your mattress (without breaking the bank)

We get it—a new mattress is a big investment. If you don’t want to fork out the money yet but your current mattress is giving you sleepless nights, the Slothie is a beautifully comfortable and much more affordable option.

Relieve pressure on your joints

If you struggle with minor aches and pains in your joints or back, the cushioning support should help relieve the pressure. We recommend choosing a thicker memory foam mattress topper, and don’t forget that pressure relief cushions or pillows can support specific problem areas, such as your shoulders, hips, knees and ankles.

Make guests feel at home

If you have guests sleeping on your sofa or sofa bed, the Slothie mattress topper provides a comfortable setting for them to get some shut-eye. Once they’ve left, you can neatly stash them away in a toggle bag until next time. 

Make sofa surfing more comfortable

If you often sleep at other people’s houses or sofa surf, the Slothie mattress topper is ideal. For sofas, we recommend the single size. You won’t feel like you’re sleeping on the floor or on a sofa—you’ll always have a comfy space to rest your head. It fits into a compact toggle bag, which can be carried much like a sleeping bag. Whether you’re sleeping in a guest room, on the sofa, on a sofa bed, or on the floor, the Slothie keeps you comfy wherever you’re sleeping. 

Travels

New or uncomfortable sleep settings when traveling are known culprits for disrupting sleep patterns. Planning a road trip on a budget? No problem. The Slothie travel memory foam mattress toppers are ideal for sleeping in caravans, tents, motor homes, motorboats, canal boats, and sleeping under the stars—pretty much anywhere. 

Step-by-step guide: How to use a mattress topper?

• Prepare your mattress: Clean and air out your mattress before adding the topper to ensure maximum freshness and hygiene.
  
  
• Place the topper: Unroll, flatten and align the mattress topper to the perfect position on your bed.
  
  
• Secure the topper: We recommend using a fitted sheet or mattress cover to keep the topper in place. You can also consider using straps or adhesive to secure the topper. 

How often should you wash your topper?

Depending on how much use it gets, you may want to wash the cover every couple of weeks, along with the rest of your bedsheets. This will depend on whether you’re sleeping directly on top of the cover. The topper mattress itself only needs a wash every three months. We recommend choosing antimicrobial memory foam, as this reduces bacteria growth and ensures a hygienic sleeping space. 

To give your mattress topper a deep clean every spring, apply a vinegar and water spray solution, leave for 30 minutes, and dry it with a cloth. This will remove lingering stains and odours, giving your mattress a like-new, clean feel. Don’t worry—the smell of the vinegar wears off pretty quickly. If you can’t bear the smell, there are more pleasantly scented mattress cleaner sprays available. 

How should you maintain a mattress topper?

Just like a regular mattress topper, we recommend rotating every few months to encourage even wear and boost its longevity.

Letting your topper air out between bedsheet changes or even hanging on the washing line in the summer is also a great way to breathe freshness into your bedding. 

Frequently asked questions

Can you use a memory foam topper on a memory foam mattress?

Absolutely. If your current mattress is lumpy or harder than you would like, you don’t have to dig deep into your pockets to fund a new mattress. Instead, layer a mattress topper on top. It’s a much more affordable, yet no less comfortable and supportive option.

Which size should you buy?

The available sizes for the Slothie encompass every size bed and sleeping space imaginable:

• 65cm
• Small Single (75cm)
• Single (92cm)
• Small Double (122cm)
• Double (135cm)

How thick is a mattress topper?

Available in a thickness of 2.5 cm or 5 cm, both are comfy, but if you want extra support, the 5 cm option is highly recommended.