How to choose a water mattress. Water mattresses for beds: advantages and disadvantages

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

A well-sleep person is almost always happy with everything. Many of his plans come true, and even if not, he knows for sure that a new day will come - and all his plans will come true. You can only have sweet dreams if the bed and mattress are comfortable. Recently, the phrase "water mattress" has become more and more common. Now we will talk about him.

A bit of history

It all started in Persia. Three thousand years ago, the Persians slept on water bags made from goat skin. In order not to freeze at night, such mattresses basked in the sun all day long.

In 1851, the invention was improved. A British doctor, William Hoper, suggested making a product out of rubber. After that, the mattress was often used to treat certain diseases.

In the sixties, thanks to modern technology and Charles Hohl, water mattresses took on a semblance of their current form. But one thing remained constant: Khoper and Khol used only water as a filler. It is this substance that resists gravity, which contributes to a good rest.

The product of our time

Exterior mattresswith water is no different from the usual. But once you lie down on it - and you will feel the difference. It will seem that you are splashing on the sea waves, a feeling of weightlessness and lightness will accompany you all the time. This is due to the fact that the mattress consists of water, and only a small polymer shell does not allow it to leak out. The water is constantly heated, and there is a feeling of security and confidence.

Speaking about the design of this product, it can be noted that it has its own characteristics. One of them is a lot of weight - an ordinary bed cannot withstand it. So it is extremely difficult to choose a bed for a water mattress, which is why it is bought together with a base that looks like a platform.

So that the mattress does not fluctuate with any careless movement, wave absorbers are used. The container containing the water is surrounded by layers of stabilizing materials.

The mattress shell is most often made from vinyl. However, other synthetic materials that do not allow moisture to pass through can be used.

Mattress maintenance

When buying a bed with a water mattress, many people wonder if it will burst. The answer is unequivocal - no. These products can withstand high pressure. True, it is worth mentioning right away that if two people sleep on the mattress, then it is better to look at the model, where there is a partition in the middle. In this case, the liquid will be distributed evenly.

It is also very difficult to pierce the mattress, as it has good protection:

• special bath;
• framing withspring;
• textile case made of dense fabric.

But if you suddenly manage to pierce it, then you should not worry, the water will not pour out of it.

If the mattress is properly maintained, it will last you fifteen years.

Which rules to follow:

• Water should be changed once a year. For these purposes, a special pump is used, which is included in the product kit.
• A chemical is added to the water every six months to prevent the growth of bacteria.
• Textile cover is easy to machine wash.

For and against

Water mattresses are currently popular in Europe and America. In our country, this product is treated with distrust. Perhaps this is due to the fact that many do not know its virtues.

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  Good orthopedic effect. These mattresses support the back in the correct position, which helps to improve blood circulation.

• Thanks to the heating system, your bed will always be warm. This is perfect for those people who suffer from rheumatism and joint diseases. Heat will quickly relieve the pain.
• Body weight will always be properly distributed thanks to the stiffening system.
• The product does not absorb dust and is hypoallergenic.
• Swaying the mattress calms the nerves and promotes muscle relaxation.

There are not only pluses, but also minuses. One of them aredifficulties in choosing a bed. A normal water mattress won't hold up.

What is the difference between water mattresses and regular mattresses?

Continuing the "Pros and Cons" theme, let's talk about how water mattresses differ from regular ones.

• Mattress with water provides a comfortable position for the spine. Reduces the load on him.
• Such a mattress sags under the weight of a person, which helps to relax all muscles.
• There is no pressure on the body.
• The product is constantly heated, there is no discomfort even in cold weather.
• Even pregnant women can sleep comfortably on their stomachs on a mattress filled with water.
• On such a product, a person sleeps calmly, tossing and turning a little, which means that the phase of deep sleep increases.
• The mattress does not cause allergies. It can be washed, washed, wiped.
• The elasticity of the mattress is selected individually for each person.
• Can be purchased with lumbar support function.

Due to the fact that the spine lies correctly, there is a normalization of blood flow to the heart muscle. Sleeping on a water mattress gives a person a good rest. But the better you sleep, the better you work.

Types of water mattresses

Currently, the range of water mattresses is large, but to make the right choice, you need to know how they differ from each other. So, now we will talk about the types of products.

• Single chamber mattresses. They are the cheapest. One person with a small weight on such a mattress will be comfortable, but two will not be very comfortable.
• Multi-chamber mattress. It is equipped with a pressure regulator, a heating function, several liquid compartments. On such a mattress, the swing is almost not felt, it takes the form of the curves of your body. Some products have their own frames.
• Mattresses with coconut layer and polyurethane block. These are the latest models. They are elastic, evenly distribute weight, do not lose shape and perfectly support the spine and muscles of a person.
• The water mattress for children consists of several chambers and a softening layer. For babies there is a heating system with convenient adjustment.

Selection Tips

Which water mattress you choose will determine your sleep. A few tips about this:

• If you plan to relax together, then opt for a double product. Comfortable sleep will be provided for both you and the person lying next to you.
• Pay attention to the additional features of the bed. Choose them depending on the person's body weight.
• For people suffering from joint disease or sciatica, a bed with lumbar support must be purchased.
• If you have pets at home, choose a bed with extra protection.
• Remember, when buying a mattress, you should take into account the fact that its weight is about five hundred kilograms. So not every bed will be able to withstand it. Before heading to the store, decide whether your bed can withstand such a mass or not. If not, look for a mattress that can be placed on any bed.

FollowingWith these tips, you will definitely choose a product on which you will sleep with pleasure.

Heated water mattresses

Purchasing a water mattress for a heated bed, many wonder if it is dangerous. And also how the water heats up. That's what we'll talk about now.

The heating elements are located at the bottom of the mattress and look like conductive strips. In no case do the wires come into contact with water, so you should not worry - you will not be shocked. Outside there is a regulator, with which the temperature is set. Heating water to a certain point, the system turns off.

The liquid cools down slowly, energy is not consumed much. Even if the electricity suddenly turns off, the water mattress will still be warm for some time. The photo will help you visualize this system.

Heated mattresses are comfortable. Going to bed, a person does not have to warm the sleeping place with his body, it will immediately be warm and comfortable. This bed is especially suitable for people with rheumatism. Warmth will relieve the painful condition.

How to make a mattress with your own hands

Now let's talk about how to make a water mattress with your own hands and is it possible. Yes, maybe.

• You will need a film, any size, but it must be very thick. Best suited painting, greenhouse, construction. For fewer seams, take a two-layer product.
• Parchment required.
• Iron.
• Adhesive tape - moisture resistant wide.
• Fooddye.

So, glue:

• The edges are welded with an iron. This is where the parchment is needed, its purpose is to prevent the film from burning through
• The parchment is folded in half. Step back from the fold five centimeters and draw a line, you get a template for gluing.
• Take the edge of the film, put it between the parchment.
• Heat the iron. Carefully swipe along the edge of the parchment without going beyond the marked line.
• Don't rush to remove the paper right away, let it cool down a bit.
• Repeat the same with the second side.
• Start filling the mattress with water. This procedure is best done outside, because anything can happen.
• Water will do any. But for color, you can add food coloring to it.
• In order to fill the product with water, leave a small cut for the hose.
• After the mattress is filled, seal the incision. Wipe dry around it, take a wide adhesive tape and stick it up and down.
• The mattress is ready.

User opinions

Many people are distrustful of water mattresses, reviews in this case play a decisive role.

Here are some of them:

1. Some people really like such products for the reason that when the heating is not yet turned on in the apartment, you do not have to go to bed in a cold bed. A heated mattress is comfort, especially in autumn and winter.
2. The latter prefer a water mattress simply because it allowsunwind after work when you're on your feet all day.
3. A water mattress is a salvation from rheumatism. Pain is relieved, relief comes.

Of course, until you try to relax on such a bed yourself, you will not feel the comfort that such a product gives. If you have the desire and the opportunity to buy a water mattress, why not buy it.

Afterword

If you like everything new and original, you want to get unexplored sensations, then a water mattress is just what you need. This is a great purchase and a wonderful gift, sleeping on it is a pleasure. And most importantly, sleeping on a water mattress is good for he alth.