Waterbed vs. Innerspring Mattresses

Waterbeds and innerspring mattresses have pros and cons.

Waterbeds and innersprings are two forms of mattresses. The waterbed became popular in the 1970s, and still remains a common choice for a mattress. Innerspring mattresses are more traditional.

Waterbed Definition

A waterbed consists of a large plastic sac full of water that sits in a recessed wooden or metal frame. The plastic container serves as the mattress.

Innerspring Definition

An innerspring mattress consists of metal coils inside a fabric outer shell. The springs inside the mattress provide support.

Allergies

People with allergies would prefer a waterbed. You can easily wipe down the plastic encasing with a damp cloth to remove pet hair, dust mites, and any other allergens. Innerspring mattresses can collect these allergen particles and make allergy symptoms worse.

Structural Damage

A waterbed causes more structural damage than a traditional innerspring mattress. They are heavier and can puncture. The water damage from a leaky water bed can be expensive to fix.

Comfort

Innerspring mattresses are generally more comfortable than a waterbed because they offer more support. They are also more easily customizable because you can purchase mattresses of varying levels of firmness.

References

• Choose a Mattress: Innerspring Mattresses
• Choose a Mattress: Waterbeds