Waterbeds are fun and a healthy option for some people to finally get a healthy sleep. But waterbeds carry a small risk compared to regular mattresses. As long as it involves water in closed environments, there is a risk of water leakage. When it comes to waterbeds, the risk is threefold. First, a leaky waterbed can lose stability and become too soft, causing the person using it to sink a bit more. The second problem with a leaky waterbed is that the person using it could suddenly get wet (more or less quickly depending on the size of the hole). The third problem could be that water seeps into the bedroom environment and causes water damage.
A big problem is safely identifying the leak and assessing the damage. Can you fix the leak yourself or do you need a professional to fix your waterbed? If the leak is small enough that you can repair it, where can you get a repair kit for your waterbed? If you can find the leak in your waterbed, you should be able to see what the problem is and if you can fix it by applying a patch. Assuming you go for self-repair, you need to check what kind of repair kit you need. Not all waterbed repair kits are the same, as you might imagine. Check your waterbed manufacturer’s website or call the retailer where you purchased the waterbed to make sure you are getting the correct waterbed repair kit.
Once you have a proper repair kit, it’s time to get to work. Gently clean the area around the leak on your waterbed. Make sure you can see the hole clearly. If not, mark it with a text marker or other soft pen. The reason for marking the hole is that you can actually apply the patch in the best location. Now cut the patch to the appropriate size, apply the adhesive that came with your waterbed repair kit and place it on the affected area. Push gently but firmly to apply the patch. Do not put too much pressure or weight (do not lie down to sleep) on the bed within the first one to two hours after applying the patch. That should be it. Give it a little time and then go back to enjoying your waterbed.
