Short answer
Only if the care tag says the cover is removable and washable. A zipper alone doesn't mean it's meant to come off. Many covers are part of the mattress's structure, and some sit over a fiberglass fire barrier. When the tag allows it, follow the maker's settings. Tempur-Pedic, for example, recommends a cold wash and cool or air drying. If not, vacuum and spot clean, and use a washable protector.
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Read the tag, not the zipper
Zippers are often there for manufacturing, not cleaning. Some covers hold the foam in shape, and some sit over a fire barrier that can contain glass fiber (fire barriers and fiberglass). If the tag says spot clean only, keep it on.
If the tag says washable
Follow it exactly. Tempur-Pedic's guidance for its washable covers is cold wash, cool dry or air dry, and no bleach (Tempur-Pedic).
The easier route
Wash a protector instead. It goes in the machine and keeps the cover clean (how to wash a mattress protector). For the mattress itself, see can you put a mattress cover in the dryer and should you unzip a mattress cover.
Where to read next
Every type, one low-moisture method
This section is our view. Memory foam, latex, hybrid and pillow-top mattresses all share one rule: keep water out of the core. Every Sleep Sanitation visit starts with a check of your care label and an inspection, then HEPA vacuuming, enzyme treatment on organic stains and odor, low-moisture dry vapor steam from our Italian-made Vapor Clean machines, UV-C light treatment and a moisture check before we leave. Stains, normal accidents and pet odor are included. The first mattress is $199 Fall 2026 special (regularly $249), any size. Each additional king is $199, each full or queen is $179, and underside treatment is +$50–$75. We recommend cleaning every mattress twice a year. Take the 60-second mattress quiz or schedule your cleaning. Call or text (402) 512-5658, or email info@sleepsanitation.com.
Changelog
- 24 October 2026: First published. Sources accessed on this date.
Sources
- Product Care · Tempur-Pedic
Last reviewed October 24, 2026. Manufacturer specifications and care instructions change; check the current version for your exact model. This page is general information, not medical advice. How we source and check pages: editorial standards.