Do you remember waterbeds? (-- removed HTML --)
Back in the 1980s, waterbeds were all the rage. One in every four mattresses sold in this decade were waterbeds, making it a $2 billion industry in 1984. When the 1990s rolled around, suddenly they weren’t quite as cool anymore. Sure, some still stick around, but nowhere near as many as had graced the 80s. In fact, most mattress stores don’t actually sell waterbeds anymore; you have to go to a specialty retailer.
What happened?
There are a couple factors that contributed to the fall in the popularity of waterbeds. First of all, waterbeds used up A LOT of water. Secondly, the process to fill your waterbed was lengthy and tedious. Finally, if anything sharp ever came near your bed, it was hasta la vista waterbed and a very, …show more content…
Waterbeds were a way to spice up an otherwise unmemorable piece of furniture in your house. At the time, they were even considered sexy. Yes, sexy. I never thought there would be a day where waterbed and sexy would be used in the same sentence, but here we are!
Waterbeds still to this day are a much more economical option compared to regular mattresses. They’re also long-lasting so your money would get you further for longer.
Although we know better now, doctors in the 1980s believed that “flotation sleep” was the best remedy for a stiff back. People with back problems flocked to waterbeds in a desperate attempt at pain relief.
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How can I get a waterbed?
If you’re wishing you could’ve been around for the waterbed peak, you’re in luck. They do still exist, just on a much smaller scale. As with most other things that were around in the 1980s, they have also been redesigned to be more practical for users. We’re talking support, less water usage, and multiple layers.
My, how we’ve come a long way since the ‘80s in waterbed
Back in the 1980s, waterbeds were all the rage. One in every four mattresses sold in this decade were waterbeds, making it a $2 billion industry in 1984. When the 1990s rolled around, suddenly they weren’t quite as cool anymore. Sure, some still stick around, but nowhere near as many as had graced the 80s. In fact, most mattress stores don’t actually sell waterbeds anymore; you have to go to a specialty retailer.
What happened?
There are a couple factors that contributed to the fall in the popularity of waterbeds. First of all, waterbeds used up A LOT of water. Secondly, the process to fill your waterbed was lengthy and tedious. Finally, if anything sharp ever came near your bed, it was hasta la vista waterbed and a very, …show more content…
Waterbeds were a way to spice up an otherwise unmemorable piece of furniture in your house. At the time, they were even considered sexy. Yes, sexy. I never thought there would be a day where waterbed and sexy would be used in the same sentence, but here we are!
Waterbeds still to this day are a much more economical option compared to regular mattresses. They’re also long-lasting so your money would get you further for longer.
Although we know better now, doctors in the 1980s believed that “flotation sleep” was the best remedy for a stiff back. People with back problems flocked to waterbeds in a desperate attempt at pain relief.
(-- removed HTML --) (-- removed HTML --)
How can I get a waterbed?
If you’re wishing you could’ve been around for the waterbed peak, you’re in luck. They do still exist, just on a much smaller scale. As with most other things that were around in the 1980s, they have also been redesigned to be more practical for users. We’re talking support, less water usage, and multiple layers.
My, how we’ve come a long way since the ‘80s in waterbed