How do I Move my Waterbed

If you are moving long distance or will have the mattress stored for a while:

Drain the waterbed mattress flat using an electric draining pump which you have rented or purchased from a waterbed supply store.
Treat the mattress with a double dose of a quality waterbed conditioner such as AquaSafe+ Conditioner to protect the mattress from bacterial growth.
Place a blanket on top and underneath the mattress.
Fold the mattress in half and then in half again or fold the mattress in from the top to the middle then from the bottom to the middle.
Place the mattress in a cardboard box for protection while moving
When setting the bed up, fill the mattress and include a double dose of a quality waterbed conditioner such as AquaSafe+ Conditioner to protect the mattress from bacterial growth.

If you are moving the mattress and unpacking it immediately:

Drain the waterbed mattress flat using an electric draining pump which you have rented or purchased from a waterbed supply store.
Place a blanket on top and underneath the mattress.
Roll the mattress from one end to the other
The mattress can be placed in a cardboard box for protection while moving
Set the bed up and fill the mattress immediately. Include a double dose of a quality waterbed conditioner such as AquaSafe+ Conditioner to protect the mattress from bacterial growth.