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Water
Bed Mattress
Way
back in the '70s when water bed mattresses first made their entry,
they literally made waves! They were hardly more than water inflated
balloons and sleeping on one was like spending the night in a
turbulent sea. There were even those who felt seasick on a waterbed!!
Wave after surging wave met even the smallest movement.
In
the next several years, technology in every sphere was making
rapid strides. Water bed mattresses were no exceptions. Gone were
the days of sleeping on waves. Constant innovation gave the freedom
of choice to the customer. Today a wide variety of water bed mattresses
are available. Let us take a look at some of the most popular
types.
Based
on their property, water bed mattresses are grouped as
Softside Water Bed Mattress
It
is contains tubes that prevent large waves from forming. The network
of tubes ensures relative firmness of the water bed mattress,
despite the softness.
Hardside
Water Bed Mattress
Hardside
water bed mattress is the firmest water bed mattress but it is
definitely not as hard or firm as innerspring mattresses.
Alternatively,
the water bed mattresses are also grouped as:
Full
motion - It is very wavy as there is no fill inside.
It might be seem uncomfortable to many but there are those who
might actually consider this an advantage.
Fiberfill
Mattress - There is a simple principle involved- the
more fiber filling inside the mattress, the firmer will it be.
In other words, if the water bed mattress has fiber filling, the
wave motion can be reduced.
Hydraulic
Mattress:
At
the bottom of the mattress, vinyl coils are attached that reduce
the wave motion to almost nil and even when your partner move,
you will not feel a thing.
There
are some common myths associated with a water bed mattress, let's
tackle them one-by-one
Myth1:
Water bed mattress, when placed on the floor, can make the floor
sag.
There
is no truth in this statement. Weight is transferred evenly due
to property of water and hence it causes not damage to the floor
at all. As a matter of fact, it is lighter than other appliances
we place on the floor!
Myth2: The water in the water bed mattress has
to be changed every few days
Water
bed mattresses are generally conditioned to prevent growth of
algae or other harmful water microorganisms. You might need to
change the water when you shift the water bed mattress, but not
otherwise.
Myth3:
If punctured, the waterbed may burst
Firstly,
it is very unlikely that you might puncture the water bed mattress
unless someone intentionally pricks it and even then the water
bed mattress will not burst, the water is only slowly absorbed
into the surrounding bedding.
Myth4:
Waterbed heaters are highly unsafe
They
are pretty safe actually, provided you buy your mattress heater
from UL-approved place.
There
are many who vouch by water bed mattresses and say that their
body ache has reduced considerably since they started using water
bed mattress. The feeling of lightness while sleeping on the waterbed
must be experienced to be believed. From the uncomfortable balloon
beds to the luxurious hydraulic beds, the journey of waterbeds
has been a long one. But seeing how many people love their waterbed
mattress, the journey has definitely been worth it.
There
are many more furniture articles in our furniture
section. There is more specific information in the links at
the beginning of this article. They can guide you where you need
to go.
Think
about your Rear, Dear!
Furniture can look great, but if you do not like sitting on it,
I have one question. WHY?
Pillows
can add color and comfort.
Instead of spending money on furniture, try a new color and/or
pattern for a new look.
Don't
fill the whole space.
Too much furniture in a room can do the opposite of what you want.
It keeps people out.
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