Manual pumps take a long time to fill up even a twin-sized mattress. Using your vacuum to blow up the air mattress saves time. Not all vacuums are capable of blowing up an air mattress. Determine if yours can by consulting the manual or by looking on the machine for a switch that changes the direction of the airflow. Adjust the vacuum so that it blows out air. There is usually a switch on the handle or near the control panel that reverses the airflow direction. Turn your machine on and flip the switch to determine if the air is blowing rather than sucking. Some machines require you also remove the hose and attach it to another port on the machine. Lay the mattress on the floor so that it is completely flat. There shouldn’t be any folds in it. Open the mattress inflation hole by untwisting the cap. Set the cap aside in a place that is easy to reach. Put the vacuum hose in the inflation hole and fill up the mattress. Make the mattress slightly firmer than you want, as you will lose some air when you replace the mattress cap.
Don’t fill the mattress until it is very stiff, as overfilling it can make it burst. Remove the hose and quickly replace the cap. Tighten it as much as possible. Use a hair dryer to blow up the air mattress if your vacuum doesn’t have a blow setting. Set the hairdryer on the cool setting avoids damaging your rubber or plastic mattress. 22 DIY Ways to Update Your Home on a Small Budget Innovative Ways to Store a Vacuum Cleaner How to Cool With Ice & Fans How to Inflate an Aero Mattress With No Electricity How to Reverse Suction on Kirby Sentria How Does a Blow Up Mattress Work? What Are the Benefits of an Air Mattress?When it comes to things we’d rather be doing than drying our hair, the list is pretty long. And yet, unless we want to walk around with sopping strands, it’s an inevitable fact of life. Whether you shower in the morning, evening, or before bed, blow drying your hair is never really fun. To help ease this tedious task, we’re sharing seven smart tricks that will speed up your drying time.
These hacks are simple and incredibly effective, leaving you more time to pick your outfit, and less time with the hair dryer. 7 Ways to Speed Up Your Hair Drying Time: #1 Drop The Towel Your towel isn’t doing your hair any favors, especially in the drying department. That excessive back-and-forth rubbing is roughing up your hair cuticles, so skip it and use a soft t-shirt or a micro-fiber hair towel. The the softer texture soaks up twice as much water without frizzing up your strands. You can wrap it up, turban style, or simply squeeze gently and allow to air dry, depending on your hair texture. #2 Spritz in Conditioning Here’s something you didn’t know: Leave-in conditioner not only smooths your strands but also help them dry faster, too. The protective ingredients coat each strand and seal it down, repelling water in the process. After you towel dry, grab your detangling brush or wide tooth comb and spritz Illumai Vibrant Primer Mist to help products absorb into strands.
Then, spray EVOLVh SmartStart Leave-In Conditioner all over strands, combing through. You will see a major difference in hair drying time! #3 Lock In Moisture The ends of your hair take the longest to dry because all the water drips down to the bottom. Running a hair oil through ends locks in moisture and protects delicate strands, which speeds up hair drying time, whether you’ll be blow drying or air drying. Smooth dpHUE Argan Oil Therapy through ends of hair to cut drying time by a few minutes. #4 Shed Time Not Volume Give your roots a boost while helping your hair begin air drying by spritzing Christophe Robin Volumizing Mist with Rose Extracts through your roots, one layer at a time. By working this mist through roots, you start the drying process and add soft, light volume. Letting hair begin to air dry before you blow dry, you need to fight frizz while strands are still slightly damp. Work Fave4 Smooth For Sure Blowout Cream throughout strands, which will cut frizz and speed up drying time.
This cream is light, adds softness and shine once activated by heat from your hair dryer. #6 Your Dryer Matters The Most Never start blow drying hair on sopping wet strands, it will take so much longer to dry! Instead, follow steps #1-#4 and then let hair air dry for a little while you apply makeup, eat breakfast, or mix up a cocktail! When rushing through your routine, you might be tempted to turn your blow dryer to the highest heat setting. Doing this runs the risk of fried hair, so always apply a heat protectant beforehand. And opt for an professional ionic hair dryer so you can feel free to turn down the heat. The negative ions add shine by reducing static electricity and breaking down molecules, which leads to a quicker blow-dry. Plus, the best professional hair dryers have the best motors so they dry hair much faster than cheaply made dryers. Find the best professional hair dryers to cut your drying time, and save your hair from major damage. With your professional hair dryer, rough dry hair without a brush until its 80-90% dry.
Then section off hair and finish drying with 1907 Thermal Round Brush for the perfect blowout. The 1907 brushes help cut drying time because the copper barrels heat up to dry faster, shinier, and smoother. If you’re looking for straight results, use GK Hair Vent Brush because the vented body allows air to flow through and dry your strands. PS: Make sure you’re always pointing the nozzle of your blow-dryer down!Photo Credit: KatarzynaBialasiewicz via Getty Images No matter how often you blow-dry your own locks at home, it's likely that it never looks as perfect as a salon blowout. You may have already tried every round brush, ionic hair dryer and shine serum in hopes of getting it right, but don't give up. We turned to the pros -- Sally Hershberger Downtown stylist Teddi Cranford, celebrity hairstylist Ryan Richman and Rowenta Beauty brand ambassador and hairstylist Josue Perez -- to compile a list of the most common blow-drying mistakes and their solutions. May you never have another bad at-home blowout.
1. You are using the wrong type of hair dryer. Not all blow dryers are created equal, so it's important to know what you're working with. According to Richman, ionic hair dryers possess a technology that creates millions of negative ions. "That allows the blow dryer to dry your hair much faster and that's because you're not only using heat and the force of the air flow, but you have this new technology that helps to break down water as well," he says. However, a lot of people tend to over-dry their hair, especially along the hairline. Ceramic dryers emit non-damaging infrared heat, which Perez states dries the hair gently for added heat protection. Tourmaline hair dryers emit infrared heat and negative ions, making the heat much gentler on the hair during styling for a shinier and less frizzy finish. Don't toss those hair dryer attachments; they can help take the stress out of styling. People with curly hair -- or even a slight, natural wave -- looking to enhance their curls can use a diffuser to add body or bounce to their hair, says Richman.
Meanwhile, concentrators direct and focus the air output when people are styling to control frizz and style outcome. Perez uses them to get straight or soft waved looks. Our editors' picks for hair dryers: Laila Ali Ionic Dryer, Revlon Laser Brilliance Infrared Heat Hair Dryer or Harry Josh Pro Tools 2000 Pro Dryer. 2. You are not holding the blow dryer and brush at the correct angle. It would seem that pointing the dryer at your hair and, you know, just holding it there for a while would make it dry faster. You absolutely should not do that. It should "constantly be moving," says Cranford. "You can't just set the blow dryer on the hair, [or] you're going to fry your hair off. A good tip for at home is to make sure your brush is vertical and your blow dryer horizontal, as opposed to the other way around." 3. You have selected a hair dryer air setting that is too high. The different heat levels should be adjusted to suit your hair texture and condition, according to Perez.
He explains: "The high heat is available for really thick or coarse hair, and to remove excessive moisture when the hair is really wet, but always remember to keep the dryer moving and never focus on one portion of the hair for too long. The low setting is perfect for thin or fragile hair. If your hair is only damp instead of wet, it is important to use the low heat setting to prevent over-drying." That mysterious "cool shot" button helps seal the hair cuticle, setting the final look for long-lasting hold and adds shine. Perez adds, "When your hair is about 80 percent dry, switch over to the cool shot. Richman believes the "cool shot" is also great to lock in a curl, or if you set your hair in curlers, it works to cool down your hair and lock in the waves as desired. Our editors' picks for heat damage repair products: Phyto Phytokeratine Repairing Thermal Protectant Spray, Garnier Fructis Damage Eraser Split-End Bandage Leave-In Treatment or SheaMoisture Smooth & Repair Nourishing Hair Masque Tahitian Noni & Monoi.
4. You are not using a heat-protectant product. "Protectant serums, lotions and sprays are the best way to ensure your hair stays protected during styling," says Perez. Even if you're blow-drying every four days, you're likely touching up in between with a curling or flat iron. So Richman recommends using a strengthening treatment. Our editors' picks for heat-protectant products: Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer, Kerastase Résistance Ciment Thermique or Carol's Daughter Sacred Tiare Anti-Breakage and Anti-Frizz Smoothing Serum. 5. You didn't section your hair properly. You're probably thinking, "How complicated can this be?" But you might not be separating your hair correctly -- especially if you're plagued with the dreaded, wonky-in-the-back business. "Section out a mohawk on top, then blow-dry the front and work your way to the back," says Cranford. 6. You are not using the best hair brush for your hair. "The biggest mistake is using metal brushes," says Cranford.