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From: lauren@vortex.UUCP (Lauren Weinstein)
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Subject: waterbed mattress covers
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Date: Sat, 21-Jan-84 00:15:07 EST
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Posted: Sat Jan 21 00:15:07 1984
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A recent message from Greg Tarsa about waterbeds reminded me
of an important point.  Generally, it is a very bad idea to put
sheets directly on the vinyl of the waterbed.  A lot of people
seem to do it, but it can result in a very sweaty surface.
Even worse, body oils will tend to rapidly degrade the plasticizers
that keep the vinyl soft, resulting in smooth, hard areas on the
vinyl that are highly subject to cracking.

A simple, light mattress cover is all that is needed to avoid
these problems.  I prefer cotton/synthetic mix to the pure
synthetic that most waterbed stores promote.  Just buy an ordinary
mattress pad at the local department store...

--Lauren--