How to Buy a Waterbed Mattress

If you are not familiar with a water bed you should consider sleeping on one before making an actual purchase. For a person who moves often, it is probably more convenient to own a traditional mattress. A water bed must be emptied before it can be transported. Setting it up again requires filling the mattress and a water treatment. Water beds must also be guarded against punctures that will cause leaking.

Instructions

How to Buy a Waterbed Mattress
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  Decide between the two types of mattresses. A soft-side mattress has foam sides that support and shape the mattress.
  A hard-side mattress is set inside a wood frame because it lacks any other reinforcement along the sides. The wood frame makes it more difficult to enter and exit and makes it the less popular model.
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  Compare the lifespan of the mattress. The normal life of a water bed mattress is 10 to 15 years. A traditional mattress should be replaced every five to seven years.
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  Consider the maintenance of a water bed. A water bed requires a water conditioner treatment about twice a year. A water mattress must also be cleaned by wiping.
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  Compare the lumbar support. Water beds can have added support placed directly into the water chamber.
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  Consider a comfort control in a dual bladder mattress model. A dual bladder offers individual comfort choices and should be considered if two people will share the bed.

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