Changing the Water in a Waterbed, Should I?

Will a waterbed start to stink?

More importantly it necessary to change the water in a waterbed or can I just leave it alone? Contrary to belief you do not have to change the water in a waterbed as part of a regular maintenance schedule.

In over 23 years I have never heard of one associated health problem while sleeping on an untreated water bed.  In fact as long as you maintain your bed properly, you may never have to change the water. The only reason for draining a waterbed or changing the water is for the one real obvious reason, how will you move it if you don’t?  Honestly, short of 2 men and a tow truck you won’t, so draining to move one is necessary.

Is draining a water bed necessary?

Actually when owning a waterbed there really isn’t much that goes into caring for one. The regular maintenance required includes occasionally burping the air out of the waterbed mattress and adding waterbed conditioner / treatment through annual or semi annual dosing cycles. This should eliminate algae and bacteria that lead to stagnant water and a waterbed mattress that smells. The smell can ruin any waterbed mattress by permeating the vinyl.

Worst case scenario is your mattress is smelling, you will need to take the water out of your bed using a drain and fill kit  or electric pump. Purchase a bottle of waterbed shock treatment and follow the directions. In conclusion follow the proper care instructions for your waterbed and changing the water in yours will not be necessary.