You may ask if a waterbed mattress pad is necessary, and the answer to that question is an emphatic yes!
Waterbed mattress pads serve multiple purposes, from allowing your skin to breathe and regulating temperature to protecting the waterbed bladder from body oils and perspiration.
A waterbed mattress cover also offers an extra layer of padding to protect the waterbed from damage caused by pets or sharp objects that might accidentally get dropped on the bed, such as pens or earrings.
Placing a mattress cover on your waterbed also makes your waterbed more energy efficient by insulating it to help heat from escaping.
This means that your heater will not work as hard to maintain a comfortable temperature, and you may even be able to turn the thermostat down by a degree or two to save energy, especially during the summer time.
Waterbed mattress pads are available in all sizes, for both hardside and softside waterbeds, and in a variety of materials, from simple thin quilted pads to luxurious pillow top or visco elastic memory foam ones. Here are the ones we recommend you take a look at:
Elite Flex Fit Mattress Pad
This versatile mattress cover is guaranteed to fit all types of mattresses, including waterbed mattresses and conventional mattresses. This is the ideal mattress pad for households that have more than one different type of bed, because it is interchangeable between a waterbed and a regular mattress.
It also works for both hardside and softside waterbeds, so if you decide to upgrade or change your style of mattress you can use the same mattress pad. The surface is made from a 70/30-polyester/cotton blend and filled with soft comfortable polyester fibrefill.
The patented Flexfit corners have extra deep pockets to ensure that this waterbed mattress pad stays in place, even on a free floating waterbed mattress. It is designed to fit any type of mattress, including waterbed mattresses and high profile mattresses.
Pros:
- Fits all types of mattresses
- Extra deep corner pockets
Cons:
- Not a pillow top
- Made mostly from polyester, which may not be desirable for some people
Cottonaire Pillow Top Mattress Pad
The Cottonaire pillow top mattress pad is also made with deep Flexfit corner pockets, which make it fit all types of mattresses including high profile mattresses and waterbeds.
It makes an excellent waterbed mattress cover because of the quilted 100% cotton surface that allows additional airflow on a vinyl surface. It is overstuffed with polyester fibrefill to give your mattress a thick plush surface.
Pros:
- Designed to fit all types of mattresses
- Deep corners keep it in place
- 100% cotton quilted surface
- Thick overstuffed pillow top
Cons:
- Polyester filling may be undesirable for people who prefer 100% cotton
Visco-Elastic Memory Foam Waterbed Mattress Pad
For maximum comfort, nothing compares to memory foam. A memory foam mattress pad has several benefits besides the soft luxurious comfort that it provides.
Because memory foam is temperature sensitive, it retains the heat from the waterbed to give you a warm and cozy sleep surface. It also helps to insulate the bed and prevent the heat from escaping, thus reducing energy costs.
Memory foam waterbed mattress pads can be used on all types of waterbeds, whether they are hardside or softside beds.
Pros:
- Can be used on hardside or softside waterbeds as well as conventional mattresses
- Insulates the waterbed and saves energy
- The unsurpassed comfort of memory foam
Cons:
- Memory foam can sometimes be uncomfortably warm
- Memory foam may have an unpleasant smell when it is new; needs to be aired out
Thermo-Shield Thermal Mattress Pad
The Thermo-Shield mattress pad is a non-electric insulating mattress pad that is available in a full mattress cover or topper with corner bands.
It makes an excellent waterbed mattress pad because it insulates so well that it enables you to turn down your thermostat a few degrees to save energy.
With a Thermo-Shield waterbed mattress cover you may even be able to turn the waterbed heater off during the summer months. It is suitable for hardside and softside waterbeds as well as conventional mattresses, and can be purchased in all standard bed sizes.
Pros:
- Suitable for all types of mattresses
- Available in two styles: topper and full cover
- Non-allergenic
Cons:
- Not a pillow top
- May not stay in place as well on free floating hardside waterbeds
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