Why Choose a Waterbed?

When considering buying a bed, it is extremely important to know everything you can about what is on offer. The bed that you sleep on is one of the most important pieces of furniture in your house, especially as you will be spending a good few hours every night lying on it!
Therefore, you should always investigate your options before deciding on the best kind of bed for you. In the online Bedstar shop you can choose from a great range of beds, and find the perfect one for you. Maybe a waterbed could be a good choice?
The waterbed has several advantages over a traditional kind of bed. Waterbeds will shape exactly to the form of your body, minimizing the pressure exerted on you, especially around your joints. Waterbeds can also remove pressure from your spine, allowing the spinal muscles to fully relax and therefore potentially aiding in the treatment of backache.
For older individuals who suffer from arthritis or other aches, the waterbed can be extremely helpful. Additionally, in paralytic or mobility impaired people waterbeds can reduce the risk of bedsores. If you are buying a bed for an elderly relative or someone in need of bed rest or special care, a waterbed from Bedstar may be the perfect choice.
If none of the above applies to you, waterbeds can also be beneficial in reducing your hectic cleaning schedule! Dirt and skin particles cannot penetrate the water mattress, and so to clean the mattress all you need to do is wipe it periodically with a cloth using vinyl cleaner. If you also regularly wash the cover over the mattress, you can virtually eliminate dust mites within the bed; a dangerous trigger of asthma, eczema and allergies. Dust mites can collect much more easily in regular mattresses, increasing health risks.
However, you must also consider the disadvantages of the waterbed. Waterbeds are usually heated and heating the bed itself can be very costly, consuming up to 1500 kWh/year. If you are concerned about the waste of energy, choose a soft-sided waterbed as this can decrease the energy usage by around 60%.
Moving a waterbed is also a more difficult process than moving a regular bed, as the water must be drained and the frame disassembled. In the new location, the bed must be reassembled, the mattress refilled with water and the water heated for some time to get it to temperature. Of course, the most obvious danger is that occasionally water mattresses may leak. Some leased buildings therefore restrict the use of such furniture, fearing water damage.