| ign="center"> | | | | Most kits will have specific instructions for |
| Though it can seem exceedingly overwhelming, | | | | different types of leaks. For instance, a hole in a |
| anyone can learn to fix a leaking waterbed with | | | | seam will need different treatment than a tear or |
| little difficulty. In many cases, you can easily fix | | | | puncture near the center. |
| leaks without resorting to replacing the entire the | | | | The waterbed mattress will need to be properly |
| waterbed or needing to pay for professional | | | | prepared so that the patch will adhere correctly |
| assistance. Anyone who owns a waterbed should | | | | and not come back off. The kit will often provide |
| always have a patch kit on hand. If a repair patch | | | | cleaning solution to use or recommend using |
| or kit was not provided with the original purchase | | | | rubbing alcohol. Thoroughly swab the area and |
| of the mattress, you should purchase one | | | | allow to air-dry before beginning the next step of |
| immediately. | | | | the repair. If the puncture is continuing to leak, |
| When you realize that the waterbed is leaking, the | | | | place something underneath it to bring the hole |
| first step is to locate the leak. This may sound | | | | above the waterline so it can be properly dried |
| simple, but small leaks are often hard to find. Look | | | | and repaired. |
| along the on the side or on seams; this is where | | | | Cut an appropriate size patch from the provided |
| most leaks occur. If you are still unable to find the | | | | materials according to the instructions. It is usually |
| leak, try using a thin piece of paper, like tissues or | | | | recommended to use a patch at least four inches |
| toilet paper, and run along the mattress until it | | | | across. Again, follow the instructions for applying |
| gets wet. You can also try to push down on the | | | | the glue to the patch and/or mattress. Attach the |
| top of the waterbed mattress, which will force | | | | patch by applying firm and even pressure over |
| more water through the hole to make it easier to | | | | the entire area. Most repair kits will recommend |
| spot. Many people think they should empty the | | | | not using the waterbed for anywhere from one |
| entire mattress, but this will almost always make | | | | to twenty-four hours for the glue to properly |
| it harder to find the leaking area. | | | | cure. |
| When you have located the leak, use a marker, | | | | Though modern waterbeds rarely leak, it is great |
| such as a Sharpie, to mark the area. Draw a small | | | | to always have a repair kit on hand. It is also a |
| circle around the leak or an arrow pointing to it so | | | | good idea to read and understand the instructions |
| you can easily find it. Thoroughly read the | | | | before you need to make a repair. |
| instructions included with the waterbed repair kit. | | | | |