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WATER MATTRESSES |
SPRING MATTRESSES |
| Life Span |
With proper care and maintenance can last 10-15 years, and will NEVER sag |
With proper care lasts up to 5-6 years, and begin sagging almost immediately with normal usage |
| Heating |
Heating Systems cause tremendous therapeutic and sleep quality benefits (kept constant by thermostat control) |
Only way to achieve similar heating is by heating blanket but heat is not evenly distributed and constant |
| Lumbar Support |
Lumbar Systems can be added directly to the water containment chamber for added mid-region support |
Also have lumbar support features in more expensive models |
| Comfort Control |
By using a Dual Bladder or Tube System each side can be personalized to individual preferences; Motion Control, Firmness, Lumbar Support, Temperature |
Feature side personalization but only between soft, semi-soft and firm |
| Mattress Sizing |
Come in many different sizes: Hard-Sides – California King, California Queen and Super Single; Soft-Sides – Conventional sizing |
Feature only conventional sizing |
| Maintenance |
Require occasional wiping with approved vinyl cleaners (3-4 times yearly), as well as a water conditioner treatment every 6 months |
Require no real maintenance except for turning/flipping when sagging becomes apparent |
| Linens and Furniture |
Special sized furniture and/or linens are needed for Hard-Sided mattresses |
Use only conventional linens and furniture |
| Maintenance Costs |
Special kits that include cleaner and conditioner for maintenance will be necessary |
No real maintenance costs |
| Heating Costs |
$100-200/year to heat the mattress depending on the size and desired temperature settings |
No heating costs |
| Insurance |
Insurance may be required for possible water damage in some homes/apartments |
No insurance ever required |
| Moving |
Once filled, the bed becomes stationary until drained due to extreme weight; however, once drained, the bed is much easier to move than traditional mattresses |
Never permanent, can always be moved, although always awkward and difficult |
| Sleep Effects |
Aids Insomnia and other sleep disorders by eliminating pressure points and applying maintained heat; helps total relaxation |
Actually add to pressure points (especially firmer beds) causing more tossing and turning, or disturbed sleep |
| Musculoskeletal Effects |
Musculoskeletal conditions (backache/arthritis, etc.) aided by elimination of pressure points and application of heat by lowering blood pressure, improving circulation and relaxing joints and muscles |
Again, cause pressure points and therefore cause more aches and pains |
| Bed Sores |
Eliminates bed sores by eliminating pressure points and improving circulation with heat |
A common cause of bed sores for the bedridden or immobile |
| Hygiene |
Eliminates dust mites in and on the bed with non-porous vinyl mattress and washable coverings |
Acts as a breeding ground for dust mites |
