FAQ. Frequently Asked Questions about our waterbeds.
Will it cause structural damage or fall through the bedroom floor?
In a dwelling, built, altered and maintained to standard building code requirements, there has never been documented proof of a properly assembled and filled waterbed causing structural damage, or more seriously falling through the floor.
Will I get seasick on a waterbed?
No, sea sickness is a popular myth.
How long does it take to get used to?
Some of our customers tell us even their first night on their waterbed was great. But at most 2-3 nights, then its waterbeds forever.
Will the waterbed sag like my old one?
No, never. Water will always come back to a flat and level surface, no matter how old your waterbed.
Are waterbeds any good for my back?
Yes, a waterbed provides natural even support. The best bed you could buy. Seriously, if there was a better bed we would sell them instead.
I have no health problems, why would I need one?
People with or without health problems all sleep better on a waterbed.
What is Total Body Support?
Unlike conventional mattresses that create “pressure points” on the areas of greatest weight concentration (buttocks, hips and arms and shoulders), a waterbed contours exactly to your shape and weight, providing total and even support.
Do waterbeds burst?
No, the water just lies there in the mattress, they are not filled under pressure like an air bed.
Do waterbeds leak?
In the event of an accident yes, but the chances are very remote because the mattress is not exposed. Any seepage would be contained in a tough outer safety liner, and a leak can be quickly and permanently repaired, without draining the mattress.
What is the weight of a waterbed?
Floor load is 45,lbs - 57lbs per-sq-ft. This is less than other household items such as a filled fridge/freezer, a wardrobe, your bath with you in it, a fish tank, or a piano.
How long do waterbeds last?
Its not unheard of for a waterbed to last 25 years still be as comfortable as the first day it was bought.
Do all your waterbeds have a heater pad under them and why?
Yes. A cold unheated mattress of any kind will draw heat away from your body with a chilling effect. A thermostatically controlled tepid water mattress provides an even and gentle body temperature warmth that penetrates and relaxes your muscles, allowing a more restful therapeutic sleep.
Are the heaters safe?
Yes. They don’t come into contact with the water. Modern heaters are specifically designed to take the chill off the water from underneath both the mattress and safety liner. Doubly insulated, fused and earthed.
Do they use a lot of electric?
About 5-12p a day, but the benefits far outweigh the cost. We use a low wattage energy efficient heater pad.
What if there is a temporary power cut?
The heater and thermostat will look after itself, you would not notice the average power cut.
Are waterbeds easy to move?
Yes. Even the largest water mattress drains down to the size of a large suit case, and all the other components that make up the bed are made in easy to handle sizes.
When and how often do you change the water?
Never, unlessyou move the bed to somewhere else.
Can I clean the water mattress?
Yes with any flexible vinyl, Vinyl Cleaner. You need not worry about bed mites or tics they can not penetrate a waterbed mattress.
What about perspiration?
Perspiration can not be absorbed by the mattress making the waterbed much more hygienic than other beds.
Are waterbeds noisy?
No, They are a very solid construction designed to last years. There are no springs in to creak. Excepting, a neglected water mattress can sometimes make a very quiet sloshing noise but this goes once the air in the mattress is quickly and easily extracted.
What about my bedroom life?
Just use a waterbed as you would use any other bed.
Can I use my waterbed while pregnant?
Yes, you will even be able to sleep on your stomach well into your pregnancy.
How long has Aquaglow Waterbeds been in business?
Since 1984
Do you sell any other type of beds, sofas, jacuzzi's, light fittings or carpets etc.
No, we just specialise in waterbeds and waterbed related items such as Bedding, Underblankets, Waterbed heaters, Water mattresses, Water conditioner, Water pillows etc.
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