Almost all waterbeds are comfortable but a waterbed mattress pad can add extra comfort and can also extend the life of your mattress.


Benefits

• The pad protects the mattress from natural body oils and transpiration so you can keep your mattress for a longer period of time. You might think that your body can’t harm the mattress but customers reported that these two factors deteriorated their waterbed.

• It prevents the bed from cooling down too fast and you get a warmer mattress to sleep on.

• You don’t have to worry that you might stain the bed if you enjoy your favorite breakfast in bed or if you drink some wine while watching a TV show.

• It protects it from unwanted accidents and you know what I say, especially if you have kids or a pet.

Types of waterbed mattress pads

These pads are available in all sizes but the most frequently bought is the king waterbed mattress pad. The color palette basically limited to white but if you search online you might find some colors, prints or patterns that fit with your existing bedroom decor.

As regarding the fabric, the 100% cotton pads are the best as they are easy to clean, even if they have some hard spots. Watch the size as these tend to shrink and you might have to buy new ones. Felt is also an option but unlike cotton, the felt waterbed mattress pad will get looser. If you want to keep your bed warmer for a longer period of time fleece is the solution as you will be warm even in cold winter nights. However, a mix of cotton and polyester seems to be the top solution because it can be washed many times without tearing apart and it also has a nice feel.

If you like to be real warm the thermal pad is for you. It will save you from using the waterbed heater as it will maintain a constant, warm temperature. If you live in the temperate climate, a mattress pad for all seasons can save you. It will keep you cold during summer and warm in the winter. Quilted waterbed mattress pads will make your bed look luxurious and there are also more comfortable than the other options. For some extra comfort, the mattress pad might be filled with cotton or foam better supporting your body and helping you to enjoy relaxing sleep.

Tip: To avoid getting a way too small waterbed mattress pad you can buy the one size fits all pad that is usually made from quilted cotton.

You might think that you can’t do anything to improve the comfort of your waterbed but the waterbed mattress pad will show what huge difference is and what you missed. Your sleep will be more relaxing as you don’t have to worry that tears or small punctures might damage your mattress because the pad absorbs almost all shocks. Because it allows air to circulate better your bed will be warmer for a longer period of time.