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Waterbeds are the best
sleep system we know to help our bodies relax and to provide maximum
body support. They are comfortable, hygienic and durable. Discover a
better way to sleep, night after night, year after year.
Waterbed History
Benefits of a Waterbed
Waterbed Myths
Features of a
Soft-Sided Waterbed
WATERBED HISTORY
The waterbed has come a long way in 3000 years, from the Persians
original idea of sleeping on sun-warmed goatskin waterbags to
today's sophisticated floatation systems.
The modern waterbed was first patented in 1883 by Dr. William
Hooper of Portsmouth, England. To make life more comfortable for his
patients he invented a type of floatation bed to ease the pain
caused by pressure sores. He specifically wanted to take advantage
of the lower surface pressure of waterbeds. The problems he faced
were how to contain the water and how to warm it to body
temperature. Hooper's original experiment had limited success.
The solution to constructing a modern waterbed was finally
devised in the 1960's by a young Californian student named Charles
Hall. He used vinyl for the water mattress and a small external
heating unit to warm the water. Mass production has since brought
the waterbed into millions of homes around the world.
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BENEFITS OF A WATERBED
- Waterbeds increase relaxation, meaning longer periods with
less movement and fewer re-awakenings. Our bodies are, after
all, over 80% water and we were surrounded by it for the first
nine months of our lives.
- It's the gentlest and most supportive surface on which to
sleep and relax, and can be heated to whatever temperature suits
you best.
- It can provide unusually helpful support for convalescents,
pregnant women or those with painful joint conditions.
- Spreading your weight evenly over its surface, it eliminates
pressure points and the risk of bedsores.
- For those suffering from serious asthma or just minor sinus
problems due to dust-allergies, a waterbed can be the hygienic
and easily mantainable solution.
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WATERBED MYTHS
There are more myths and misconceptions about waterbeds than any
other type of bed. The myths include the misconceptions that they
make you seasick, or that they are expensive, or that they puncture
easily, or that they are too heavy for Australian homes. All of these
are wrong!
All waterbeds have a built in vinyl safety liner so that if you
puncture the vinyl water mattress, any spill will be contained in
the liner to prevent it from leaking onto the floor. (Leaks are
rare. If required, a repair kit specifically designed to mend vinyl
waterbed punctures is available from Boltons). Once repaired, the
mattress will continue to be fully useable for the rest of its
natural life.
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FEATURES OF A SOFT SIDED
WATERBED
Each waterbed includes:
- Complete base and deck,
- Foam bath, 2 layer
- 500gram waveless mattress;
- Zip off wool cover; matching base cover;
- 350 watt heater
- Heater board soft sided liner.
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