Waterbeds became especially popular in the 1980s, with 1 in 5 Americans owning one. By the time the 1990s rolled around, waterbeds had fallen out of popularity because of the maintenance required. But, waterbeds can still be found today, mostly online, but also in some storefronts.

Why did they stop selling waterbeds?

If the water is not treated with a chemical like Clorox, you could end up with a mattress full of algae. There was also the problem of having beds spring a leak. ... These issues caused waterbeds in general to fall out of popularity, as people weren't willing to take the risk of filling their homes with unwanted water.

Are waterbeds coming back?

As for when you can expect to see the new additions, it will be a couple of years—they're slated to be finished sometime in 2023.