Waterbed - FAQs
I have heard a lot about airbeds. Why are they superior to a regular bed?
Adjustability and conformability make airbeds tremendously desirable. By molding to the exact shape of your body airbeds excel at providing a comfortable surface while still providing adequate support. Add to this the fact that you can adjust the firmness level of the bed at the touch of a button. Finally, most airbeds are available as dual system giving each person control over their half of the sleeping surface.
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Do they ever leak?
With today's high quality latex and urethane chambers leaks are very rare. If necessary, replacement is quickly and easily done.
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How do you know if you are going to like it?
The adjustability of the airbed assures that you will be able to find the right setting for you. Most objections to sleeping surfaces have to do with their firmness. An airbed allows you to change the firmness level to your preference without getting a new mattress.
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Aren't they expensive?
If compared with other mattress systems of similar quality, airbeds are roughly equivalent in cost. There are full quality airbeds starting at $599.99 in a queen size. As airbeds outlast most regular mattresses, they actually are less expensive in the long run.
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Can I use an airbed on my existing boxsprings?
Airbeds may be placed on any serviceable boxsprings or solid foundation. Old or damaged boxsprings can diminish the performance and comfort of the airbed. As a general rule, if the mattress is worn out so is the boxsprings. Airbeds perform best on solid foundations.
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Can I wash the outer cover of my airbed?
While in some cases it might be possible, this is rarely a good idea. Water saturation may be harmful to some materials used in the making of the cover. The mechanical action created in a washing machine is a far more dangerous thing; it can cause the cover become distorted as some materials stretch more than others. Drying is a problem, also. Some materials may shrink making the cover too small to fit properly on the bed. Inconsistent shrinkage may also distort the shape of the cover. As with all beds it is vital to use a good quality mattress pad. This prevents the mattress from getting dirty in the first place.
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