What are water mattresses and how to use them?

Water mattresses are special products with water as a filling. Amazing products - strong, durable, comfortable, capable of maintaining optimal temperature conditions.

If we talk about the history of the origin of water mattresses, then we will have to go deep into the depths of the centuries for several thousand years, by the time of the life of the ancient Persians. However, this is not a lesson in history, so let's leave the centuries alone and turn our attention to the present. In our time, the water-filled mattress system was developed and patented by the English doctor William Hooper in 1883. Water mattresses were needed as a warming anatomical surface for immobile patients in order to minimize pressure ulcers and consequences.

The essence of the design is a waterproof durable cover filled with water or other liquid with special additives. Sheath fabric - elastic polyvinyl chloride. Rest on such a surface is somewhat akin to swaying on the waves, but there is a technology with the use of stabilizing fibers that damp water vibrations. The water mattress has a rather impressive weight, in view of this, it rests on a special cruciform base lattice, which evenly distributes the mass of the structure.

The high level of sales and popularity of water mattresses in European countries and the American continent is supported by the presence of unique orthopedic properties in the system.

The advantages of aqua products include the following factors.

• A mattress with a liquid filler does not lend itself to deformation, does not lose its shape with a careful attitude to the cover. And since the vinyl shell is extremely dense, the service life reaches 15-20 years.
• All materials used in the manufacture of mattresses are safe and hypoallergenic, molds and dust mites do not take root on them.
• Easy to clean - just wipe the surface with a damp cloth.
• Most of the structures are equipped with a heating system - the surface of the bed is always warm, which contributes to a restful and full sleep.
• Anatomically optimal body position is provided by a filler unique for a mattress - a flowing liquid. Orthopedists note that the normalization of blood circulation occurs within 7 days from the start of using the mattress. At the same time, an improvement in the emotional state is noticeable, since the water bed has a calming effect on the nervous system.
• Although the structure perfectly conforms to the shape of the body, it does not sag or bend under the weight of the recumbent. The most advanced models with technogel as a filler have a memory effect.

Sleeping mattresses are used by patients suffering from asthma and allergies, painfully reacting to house dust.

Unfortunately, this remarkable invention has disadvantages, some of which are significant.

• The hardness of the product with coconut coir inserts belongs to the moderately soft level. Orthopedists advise young people under 25 years old with a weight of 50 to 90 kilograms to adjust the harder surface of water beds.
• Budget, single-chamber models are not suitable for sleeping together - any movement causes a sensitive ripple effect that worries the neighbor. Couples wishing to have a bed with a water mattress will have to purchase a more expensive multi-chamber model
• Since the cover of the structure needs a delicate attitude, and the duration of its service life depends on its condition, it is not recommended to let small children approach it - in the process of active games they can damage it, and repairs are not cheap pleasure.
• Difficulty of operation - the filler needs regular replacement, special additives against fungal microorganisms, connection to the network. The latter makes the structure rather dangerous in case of emergency voltage drops.
• Polyvinyl chloride, from which the mattress cover is made, is not hygroscopic, so the body sweats on it and does not "breathe".
• The appearance of condensation during temperature extremes, the need for regular airing of bedding.
• The large weight of the structure and the need for specially made frames, pallets - in a word, you need a whole support system weighing at least half a ton.
• The dimensions of the structure do not allow it to be used in small narrow rooms.

Water mattresses can create a rolling effect that can cause motion sickness - nausea, dizziness, vomiting, which means that such a mattress is not suitable for everyone. There are models with stabilizers, but their price is too high and, accordingly, not available to everyone.

A characteristic feature of our people, and perhaps of the world's population in general, is the tendency to reward new technologies with all kinds of speculation and non-existent dangers, as was the case with mobile phones, for example. As for the water mattresses, they also have a bit of human love for fiction. Several myths about non-standard technologies.

• Possible breakouts and, as a result, flooding of the lower floor. Vinyl is extremely durable - it can only be cut or torn with great force. If this happens, the water is collected in the base box.
• Noise during operation. This is not the case - manufacturers remove all air from the tank when filling it with water, so gurgling is excluded.
• Rumors of waves and seasickness are valid, but this only applies to single chamber models. In multi-chamber, this effect is minimized.

In fact, the water electromatrass has operating rules that have been verified by numerous studies and tests. Exact adherence to the instructions makes the unusual water "bed" not only comfortable, but also safe. Moreover, manufacturers offer several types of products - heated, inflatable, and so on.

This type of mattress is distinguished by the very tangible ripple effect about which there are so many rumors and fears. This can only be used by one person, an attempt at exploitation by two people provides a "rolling" effect. It may be funny, but it is extremely inconvenient for a quality rest.

Its synonym is the definition - "free-moving". There are no additional chambers in it, and this makes it impossible to control the pressure in different areas. Sitting on such a mattress is almost unrealistic - it falls on your back or on one side.

More advanced models. A specially made base is required for placement - a regular bed is not suitable. The pressure in each chamber is individually controlled and provides a zonal (location) stiffness setting. The ripple effect is absent by 90%, heating of the liquid filler is provided. Since the design is designed for double beds, one person's body movements do not affect the sensations of another.

The structures have a different number of chambers, a reinforced frame, all the possibilities of a full-fledged bed. The model fully meets the needs for a calm and comfortable rest, guarantees a positive effect on the muscular and musculoskeletal system, nervous and blood systems, and stabilizes the emotional background. Moreover, models of water mattresses for babies and children of preschool and school age have already been developed.

This type of model is becoming more widespread and in demand, due to its high efficiency. Mattresses are equipped with an automatic heating system, which is strikingly different from simpler devices. In the lower part, there are conductive strips, which are responsible for heating the liquid filler to the set value. Temperature range - from 24 ° to 32 ° С.

The filler cools down very slowly, which is facilitated by the ambient temperature, thereby ensuring minimum energy consumption. The surface of the vinyl cover remains warm for a long time after the power is disconnected. The product is equipped with a relay, with the help of which the required heating is maintained. These characteristics make electromatrases very relevant for use in the medical field.

The PVC cover, inside which there is a liquid filler, is an elastic material, which allows you to give the structure any shape with a few exceptions - in order to avoid leaks, water mattresses are made only with rounded corners. The most popular forms:

• round;
• oval;
• rectangular.

Standard mattress sizes.

• 1-bedroom - 1–2 m;
• 2-bedroom - 1.5–2 m;
• non-standard - 1.8–2.1 m.

Whatever the shape chosen, the quality of comfort depends on the main characteristics and the corresponding size.

In order not to be mistaken with the model, you should remember about several parameters, the knowledge of which will ensure the correct choice of a mattress.

1. It is necessary to take into account how many people will use the structure - for one it is possible to buy a single-chamber mattress, for two you need a multi-chamber 2-bed model with reinforced strength (you can put 2 single-chamber mattresses in one box with the dimensions of a 2-bed bed).
2. You need to remember about the weight of the user. The larger it is, the higher the level of rigidity should be - this will properly provide the necessary support. A good model allows you to adjust the degree of hardness.
3. For people with rheumatoid joint diseases, models are commercially available that provide lumbar and back support.
4. To protect the mattress from the attacks of pets, it is better to choose a model with protective sides.
5. The product cannot be too cheap, since the cost of the mattress is very high. That is why offers with a low price are best ignored.

Remember these conditions when starting to choose a model, so as not to feel disappointment from wasted funds, which are unlikely to be returned, even if you sell an absolutely serviceable device from your hands.

Despite the manufacturability of water products, strict adherence to the instructions and operating rules will allow the mattress to be used for 20 years.

• Filler replacement. As a rule, the filler in simple models is changed once a year. In more advanced and even less often - once every 3 years. At the same time, it is imperative to add special additives that block the growth of microorganisms and keep the water clean and fresh.
• Mattress care is easy - it is enough to wipe the surface with damp wipes and soap solutions. The textile cover is washed as it gets dirty, but at least 2 times a year.
• Vinyl container unable to resist cuts and punctures. The presence of animals in the house imposes additional obligations on the owners to protect the device.

Buying a water mattress is a profitable investment in your own health, providing an excellent sleeping place for the next 20 years.