Why A Waterbed?

A waterbed is a great alternative to innerspring, latex and viscoelastic foam beds. Because waterbeds use the displacement of water to provide comfort and support, they conform better to your body than any other sort of bed. This is the best way to promote circulation, a natural body position and a good night's sleep.

The water volume in a waterbed is infinitely adjustable. This means that rather than relying on a mattress manufacturers' idea of soft, medium and hard, you can perfectly adjust the feel of your bed to suit your personal preferences. If those preferences change in time, you can readjust the bed.

And they don't wobble or wave. The addition of hard wearing fibres within the watermattress means that the water will not wobble or wave like the older style of waterbeds. Our feedback is that partner disturbance is reduced compared to traditional mattress types..

Waterbeds are also better for suffers of asthma and allergies, as they do not hold dead skin, dust and other food for dustmites the way innerspring mattresses can do..

Innerprings, latex and other kinds of bed rely on compression of some material to give the sleeper comfort. The material (whether that's coiled steel springs, foam or fluff) compresses and expands every time the sleeper sits, lies or turns about on the bed. So as soon as you start using the bed, the materials start wearing and the comfort starts to deteriorate.

A waterbed, by comparison, uses the displacement of the water for comfort. It is not under pressure and the water cannot be worn out through use. That is why we say that waterbeds have 'durable comfort'. Even 30 year old timber framed waterbeds are as comfortable now as they day they were bought.

Modern, soft-sided waterbeds are Australian standard sizes so they use regular bedding and bed furniture. Any standard bed frame suitable for use with an ensemble-base bed is suitable for use with a waterbed. Other frames that have slats for a conventional mattress can almost always be converted to use with a waterbed for little or no cost.

Soft-sided waterbeds use standard bedding as well. Regular fitted sheets, underlays and mattress protectors all make a good match for a waterbed. Soft-sided waterbeds also have a built-in cotton or woolen top that encases the watermattress and works like an underlay. Our wool tops can be zipped off and machine washed.

If you already have a standard bed frame and standard bedding that you wish to use, an appropriately sized waterbed will still be compatible.

Waterbeds provide outstanding value compare to other types of bed. The level of comfort exceeds other sorts of mattress but the cost is comparable to basic innerspring beds. Ultimate Waterbeds sell three ranges of waterbed to suit various budgets. Our Aquafoam® Classic range is an excellent introduction to waterbeds, our Aquafoam® Elite range represents a good step up in quality and comfort and our Aquafoam® Aquapedic range is deeper than standard with the top specification in all of its materials, resulting in the most comfortable, durable bed range on the market.

Not only are waterbeds good value to purchase but their durable comfort and modular system mean that they can be maintained, upgraded and even repaired so your original investment gives many, many years of good sleep.

The cavities within innerspring beds provide an ideal breeding ground for bed bugs and dust mites. While bed bugs are a serious concern, infestations are fairly uncommon in most of parts of Australia. Dust mites, however, live in every room of every house. Innerspring beds are an ideal habitat for them, staying warm and dark with a plentiful supply of food in the form of dead skin and other bodily material. The refuse and excretions of dust mites build up in conventional bedding, which can cause asthma attacks, allergic reactions and other adverse effects.

By comparison, a waterbed is much more hygienic. You can remove the wool top for washing and clean the surface of the mattress with vinyl cleaner to remove build up of dust, dust mites and other allergens in just minutes!

Consult your medical practitioner before committing to a waterbed purchase for medical reasons.

Naturally, a waterbed may be ideal for those suffering from back or spinal problems. The improved support and circulation may provide the right level of comfort and support to make certain back or spinal conditions much more comfortable. The ability to infinitely vary the firmness of the mattress by varying the water level can also assist. Unlike a conventional bed which may come in levels such a "soft", "medium" or "hard", a waterbed will have a fixed degree of wavelessness and variable firmness so you can adjust it as your needs change.

Consult your medical practitioner before committing to a waterbed purchase for medical reasons.

The warmth and support of a waterbed is also highly beneficial in many cases. By gently regulating body temperature, it is possible to promote comfort and circulation. Suffers of arthritis, rheumatism or related ailments can experience improved comfort and relief sleeping on a waterbed.

Consult your medical practitioner before committing to a waterbed purchase for medical reasons.

Waterbeds support your whole body evenly; there are no pressure points. This can be beneficial to people who are suffering from burns or bedsores.

Consult your medical practitioner before committing to a waterbed purchase for medical reasons.

Water conditioning is important!

The most important thing to do to prolong the life of your waterbed mattress is to condition the water.

Use the Approved Water Treatment

The only approved water treatment is Blue Magic™ MP+ 12-month conditioner.

Planning to empty your waterbed?

Whenever your waterbed is emptied for any reason, replace the conditioner immediately upon filling.

Why body oils are a problem

Body oils are acidic and may harm the mattress over a period of time. Everyone perspires and these naturally occurring oils permeate into our bedding.

What to use to remove body oils

We recommend the use of Blue Magic™ Vinyl Cleaner once a month. This cleaner has no harsh chemicals to damage the mattress.

Removing body oils is simple!

A light spray and wipe off the water mattress surface is all that's needed.

A Blue Magic™ Air Extractor makes removing air bubbles from your bed easy.

How air gets into the mattress

Water consists of oxygen molecules and because it is heated there will always be a small amount of air produced inside the mattress.

Are air bubbles detrimental?

These air bubbles are not detrimental to the bed in any way. The air bubbles allow the water to make a sloshing sound that may be annoying when moving on the bed.

Excessive air bubbles are a sign of...

An excessive amount of air in the mattress is usually a sign of poor water quality in conjunction with no conditioner or an inferior conditioning treatment.

Waterbed heater inspection periods

We recommend the heater in your bed be inspected every 5 years or whenever the bed is emptied (this is usually the most convenient time).

Contact Ultimate Waterbeds about this service.

Changing the water level in your mattress

From time to time we need to adjust the level of water in our beds because our bodies are constantly changing.

Setting the water level

The simple rule to use is: the more of us there is, the less water needed.

Unsure what level your bed should be?

If you're unsure what water level is right for you,Contact Ultimate Waterbeds.

Keep the bed - change the mattress!

If your body's support needs change, it is simple to upgrade your water mattress without changing your complete bed.

A large range of mattresses available!

Ultimate Waterbeds has a large range of mattresses available to suit your bed.

Contact Ultimate Waterbeds for more information.

Hire a pump and make the job easy!

Whenever you need to empty your bed, Ultimate Waterbeds has high power pumps available for hire.

Call an Ultimate Waterbeds technician

You can arrange for a service technician to do empty your waterbed for you if you're not comfortable doing this yourself.

Waterbed Removals

Ultimate Waterbeds can even have your bed moved from one house to the next.

Contact Ultimate Waterbeds about these services.

Repair Kits

In the unfortunate event that the water mattress is damaged, repair kits are available.

Professional Mattress Repair

Ultimate Waterbeds can also provide experienced service technicians for all your mattress repair needs.

Contact Ultimate Waterbeds for more information.

We can help with your waterbed problem!

You may have Waterbed Care questions or issues that aren't listed here.

Ultimate Waterbeds has lots of tips and tricks to help you care for your waterbed.

Contact Ultimate Waterbeds for more information.

Soft-sided Waterbeds conform to the following Australian Standard bed sizes.

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Bed Type	Metric	Imperial
King	1830mm x 2030mm	6' x 6'8"
Queen	1530mm x 2030mm	5' x 6'8"
Double	1380mm x 1880mm	4'6" x 6'2"
King Single	1070mm x 2030mm	3'6" x 6'8"
Single	920mm x 1880mm	3' x 6'2"

Timber-framed Waterbeds have unique sizes.

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Bed Type	Metric	Imperial
King	1830mm x 2130mm	6' x 7'
Queen	1530mm x 2130mm	5' x 7'"
Double	1380mm x 1980mm	4'6" x 6'6"
Single	1070mm x 1980mm	3'6" x 6'6"

Obsolete Timber-Framed Waterbed Sizes:

Bed Type	Metric	Imperial
Prince	1680mm x 1980mm	5'6" x 6'6"
King Double	1380mm x 2130mm	4'6" x 7'
King Single	1070mm x 2130mm	3'6" x 7'
Queen Single	990mm x 2130mm	3'3" x 7'