Closets and Home Organization - waterbed mattress conditioner

I just moved and filled my waterbed in May but it already has a bad-moldy smell. I can order the conditioner and/or shock treatment online but I would like to be able to do something for it "yesterday"! :eek:
Wal-Mart carried the Blue Magic conditioner a couple years ago but I can't find anyone who carries it now. I have a couple more mattress stores to call.
Is there some kind of substitute I can use to put in my bed to help with the moldy smell and to condition it?
What is in waterbed conditioner anyway?
If you have any advice I would appreciate it!!

The best advice would probably be to get rid of the water bed!! I am actually working on that, I just can't afford a good mattress yet!! :)

Is there some kind of substitute I can use to put in my bed to help with the moldy smell and to condition it?

That would be the WB conditioner, no substitute really

What is in waterbed conditioner anyway?

It is a combination of chemicals that keep stuff from growing in there and keeps the vinyl from cracking and helps it last longer

If you have any advice I would appreciate it!!

Treat the water ASAP
If you have a moldy smell w/o opening the cap, you have moisture somewhere outside the bladder (WB bag)

I had the same problem finding the waterbed conditioner. Believe it or not, I found it at an appliance repair store. Guy there said he sells a lot of it. Good luck.

I will give it a try! Thank you!