Waterbeds are fun as well as they are a healthy choice for some people to finally get some healthy sleep. But waterbeds come with a small risk compared to regular mattresses. Whenever dealing with water in closed environments, the risk of leaking water is present. In regards to waterbeds the risk is tri-fold. First a leaking waterbed might just lose stability and become too soft so that the person using it slowly sinks down a little more. The second problem with a leaking waterbed is that the person using it might suddenly get wet (more or less fast depending on the size of the hole). The 3rd problem might be that water leaks out into the bedroom environment and causes a water damage.
A big problem is to securely identify the leak and to asses the damage. Is the leak fixable by yourself or do you need a professional to come out and fix your waterbed? If the leak is small enough so that you can fix it, where do you get a repair kit for your waterbed at all. If you are able to find the leak in your waterbed you should be able to see what the problem is and if you can fix it by applying a patch. Assuming that you opt for the self-repair you should then check what kind of repair kit you need. Not all waterbed repair kits are created equal as you might guess. Check the website of the manufacturer of your waterbed or call the retailer you purchased the waterbed from this will assure you are getting the correct waterbed repair kit.
Once you have a matching repair kit it is time to go to work. Carefully clean the area around the leak in your waterbed. Make sure you can clearly see the hole. Otherwise mark it with a text marker or other soft pen. The reason for marking the hole is that you can really apply the patch at the best location. Now cut the patch to the appropriate size, apply the adhesive that comes with your waterbed repair kit, and place it over the affected area. Push gently, but firm to apply the patch. Do not put any major pressure or weight (don't lay down to sleep) onto the bed within the first one or two hours after applying the patch. That should be it. Give it some time and then enjoy your waterbed again.
