Dual Waterbed Mattress

Everyone knows the truth behind the statement, “we're all different.” And nothing amplifies the differences in people more than a marriage. He prefers one thing, she prefers another; he likes the hot and sunny summer while she would prefer the cool of the fall. The comparisons are endless. Those of us who are married know the different preferences even carry into the bedroom, and the bed itself.

Couples with waterbeds sometimes find themselves arguing over temperature or how firm or soft their mattress should be. One partner may not be able to sleep because the other one moves so much it's like surfing off the coast of Maui. Waterbed disagreements can drive couples to make separate sleeping arrangements, and that's not good. Instead, what they need is a dual waterbed mattress.

Features of Dual Water Bed Mattresses

A dual mattress is not complicated; it's just two smaller mattresses side-by-side rather than one big one. The dual mattress allows each partner to select his or her own firmness, temperature, and waveless properties. It is the ideal solution for couples who love their waterbed mattress but just have different preferences. Consider some of the following benefits of a dual waterbed mattress:

• Individual Temperature Control - This is a big one. Many people really can't sleep if they're too hot or cold. The waterbed exacerbates this problem because the mattress itself gives heat to, or draws it away, from the user.
• Individual Firmness Control - Not as big a deal as temperature, but let's face it; some like a softer bed than others.
• Individual Waveless Properties - Since we're dealing with a separate mattress, one partner can have a free flow while the other has a 98% waveless. That's real choice.
• Added Safety Against Leakage - In the event of a mattress leak, it's highly unlikely that both mattresses would be compromised at the same time. With only one mattress leaking there's half the water to contend with.
• Less Weight to Move - Waterbed mattresses are made of heavy vinyl, making them difficult to handle during a move. Smaller mattresses will mean it's easier draining a waterbed mattress and also to handle.

Downsides of Dual Waterbeds

Despite all the benefits of a dual waterbed mattress, there are some downsides. They shouldn't be deal breakers, but they exist nonetheless.

• Added Cost - First off, two single mattresses combined will cost more than one queen or king mattress. Second, with two mattresses comes the need for two heaters. Not only is the second heater an additional expense in itself, but in theory, you might also use more electricity. The increase should be negligible though.
• Increased Risk - with two mattresses come twice the risk of leakage and the resulting damage. It's simple math.
• The Middle Space - Try as you might, you will never completely eliminate feeling the space between the mattresses. It is amplified when firmness varies between the two sides. While this may not be a problem for some couples, others might be bothered during various bedroom activities.

The dual waterbed mattress has been a life saver for many a couple. Rather than continue to argue over a single mattress, or make separate sleeping arrangements, the dual mattress has kept them together. And that's always good.