How to Tell Good Waterbed Sheets
A waterbed can ensure that you receive a comfortable, relaxing night's rest, particularly as you can warm or cool the water's temperature depending on the weather outside. It's also suitable for people with back issues as the water cups the curves of the spine exactly. A waterbed also has a longer life than a standard mattress, with an average lifespan of between 12 and 15 years. However, with such a bed comes an added responsibility. For example, you'll need to purchase sheets that offers protection and comfort for such a mattress. Does this Spark an idea?
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Examine the size of the sheet on the packaging. A single-sized waterbed is 48-by-84 inches while a queen-sized waterbed mattress is 60-by-84 inches; a king-sized waterbed mattress is 72-by-84 inches. This makes the waterbed slightly larger than the standard dimensions of conventional mattresses. Thus you must make sure that the sheets in question are for the waterbed of your size. The package should specify the size of the sheets and that they're specifically for waterbeds.
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Pull the sheet material between your hands. The sheets should feel remarkably elastic, significantly more so than standard sheets. Since a waterbed is always moving, the sheets need to move with it.
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Rub the sheet between two fingers. It should feel noticeably thicker than your standard sheet. The thickness is necessary to protect the mattress from sharp objects that could potentially rupture the bed.
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Examine the package and find out what the sheets consist of. Ideally you want a blend of cotton and polyester; this will indicate that the sheets consist of a tight weave of the two materials. The weave will make the sheets more durable, which is necessary as they have to withstand the movement of the constantly shifting mattress.
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