Use A Waterbed Repair Kit To Patch A Leak
Sometimes a waterbed can feel as if it is holding an entire ocean inside of it. Because of this, rips or holes are extremely nerve-wracking. No one wants that much water pouring throughout their bedroom uncontrollably! But contrary to popular belief, fixing a waterbed that has a leak is actually not very difficult. Generally there is no reason to replace the whole mattress or even to call in a professional. The easiest and quickest way to do it yourself is to invest in a waterbed repair kit.
To start, find out exactly where the leak is in the bed. The smaller the hole, the harder it will be to spot. Waterbeds typically break near the seams or on the sides, so keep that in mind. If you cannot find it simply by looking, take a dry paper towel and run it along the mattress until it gets wet. That should make the process easier. Try applying pressure on top of the mattress. This will force the water out if need be. However, do not use a waterbed pump or any other way to fully drain the water as it will only make the problem area worse.
Once you have located the puncture, use a Sharpie or another form of permanent marker to clearly mark the area in need of attention. Draw a circle, use an arrow, or even a tiny dot will draw your eye’s attention back to that spot. The waterbed patch kit you purchased will come with several options to go about patching your bed. Always read any warnings and instructions first, and be sure to opt for the best material in order to fix your leak.
Clean the region around the hole thoroughly so that the glue on the adhesive will stay stuck to the bed. The kit usually comes with rubbing alcohol or a cleaner of some sort. Make sure it air dries after cleaning but before you attempt the repair. If it happens that the leak is placed below the line of water, use a pillow or other cushion to elevate that part of the mattress.
Following the provided instructions, carefully crop a patch out of the materials from the kit. The recommendation is to make these patches four inches across. Apply it directly to the bed and press firmly but be careful not to put any pressure on the bed itself until the glue from the adhesive has had time to bond. This part can take a half an hour or an entire day, depending on the form of adhesive.
If you find yourself faced with a leaking waterbed crisis, follow a simple process to have it fixed in no time. Waterbeds are not known to leak often but a waterbed patch kit will always be available at a store near you.
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