Choosing the Best Mattress Bag for Moving and Storage

Along with your house, car, and television, your mattress is one of your most valuable and most-used possessions. It also plays a crucial role in your well-being – without a good night's sleep, it's challenging to tackle your daily routines. That's just one reason it's so important to protect it during a move.

U-Haul has a wide selection of mattress bags for moving that will keep your mattress clean, safe, and dry. Our mattress bags are made of heavy-grade polyethylene plastic that protects your mattress from dirt, dust, moisture, stains, and bed bugs. In this article, we'll explain why mattress protection is important, what sets U-Haul mattress bags apart, and how to best use a mattress bag for moving or storage.

What is a Mattress Bag?

Mattress bags are large, plastic bags designed to cover a mattress or box spring during transport – particularly during moving and temporary self-storage – in order to protect your bed from dirt, dust, moisture, pests, and other contaminants.

You can find mattress bags in a variety of sizes, from twin- and full-sized all the way up to king and California king. Mattress moving bags also have unique traits that differ between models – some incorporate thicker plastic than others, while some offer additional features like carrying handles or built-in adhesives for sealing the bag.

If you are moving or storing your mattress, using a mattress bag is the simplest way to keep it clean. Mattress bags are affordable and easy to use, and they can help to ensure that your mattress arrives at its destination in perfect condition.

Types of U-Haul Mattress Bags

Do I Need a Sealable Mattress Bag?

The answer is simple: without proper protection, there's a higher risk of damage to your mattress during your move. To safeguard your investment, U-Haul developed a sealable mattress storage bag that addresses the most critical challenges during transit by providing a water-tight seal with two separate adhesives to protect against bed bugs, dirt, debris, and stains.

What Makes a U-Haul Mattress Bag the Better Choice?

U-Haul is a renowned name in the moving, storage, and packing industry. For over 75 years, we have provided innovative products that offer value to movers of all types. In recent decades, that innovation has included superior mattress protection.

Below are some of the reasons our mattress bags are superior when it comes to protecting your comfy mattress from dirt, debris, soil, bed bugs, and more.

• Variety – Whether you need something more economical, something more durable, or something designed for easier lifting (like our mattress bags with handles), we’ve got you covered!
• Durability – A thin sheet of plastic usually isn’t enough. That’s why we designed all our mattress bags to offer superior protection with up to 3.0 mils of thickness. That’s about twice as thick as the industry standard!
• Microban® Additive – Unlike other mattress bags that only consist of a thin sheet of plastic, our double-seal mattress bag is infused with Microban® antimicrobial protection. This inhibits the growth of mold, mildew, and other harmful bacteria that could affect your bed so that you can move or store your bed with confidence.

3 Reasons You Should Protect Your Mattress

1. Mattresses Are a Big Investment

Nowadays, mattresses can range from $500 to nearly $10,000 and are made to last for upwards of 10 years depending on the type of mattress. When you make that kind of long-term investment, you should do whatever is necessary to protect it! Luckily, buying a mattress bag isn’t a hefty purchase at all.

2. It May Be Required by Law

In some states and counties in the U.S., it’s mandatory to enclose old mattresses in a proper bed bag prior to disposal. For example, in New York City, this is a standard practice required by law. A sealable mattress bag is an affordable way to dispose of your mattress in this way.

3. Sleep is Vital to Your Health

Sleep is integral to a healthy body and mind. Everything from standard brain function to mental health to a strong immune system are dependent on getting a good night’s sleep. Plus, considering people spend an average of 26 years in bed during their lifetime, it makes sense to take care of your mattress!

Why Buy a U-Haul Mattress Bag?

With U-Haul mattress bags, you can ensure that your mattress arrives at your destination in the same condition as when it left your home. Both our double-adhesive sealable mattress bags and carry-pro mattress bags have gotten positive feedback from countless customers, proving their effectiveness at protecting your mattress during moving or storage.

Rest assured that U-Haul mattress bags will handle whatever the journey brings. Visit a local U-Haul center or go online to explore our range of products and more.