A blow drier set on 'Cool' is the right tool for the job. Take the mystery out of inflating an air mattress with an over-sized opening, often called an air bed. These inflatable beds often come with the manufacturer's air pump They deflate faster than mattresses with a standard aperture. More subscribers who purchased inflatable air beds reported they were sleeping better compared to those who purchased traditional mattresses, according to Consumer Reports. Whether you use an air mattress for your main bed, guest bed or for camping, there are options for safely inflating it. Go Adjustable Because of the large valve for inflation, foot pumps and many models of air pumps designed for products with standard valves aren't compatible for blowing up the air bed. Certain models of air pumps designed for inflating air mattresses and other sporting goods come with adapters to fit several kinds of openings. Find one through a camping goods or sporting goods vendor. If you want to use the mattress outdoors or live in an area that's prone to power outages, get a chargeable model or one that runs on batteries.
To inflate the air mattress, put the large adapter on the pump, insert it the nozzle firmly in the opening and turn on the pump. The Salon Treatment A blow drier will inflate the air mattress. If you haven't inflated the mattress before, practice closing the valve. Certain models require some dexterity to fit the cover on, press it and twist it to lock in the air. Being able to do this quickly reduces the risk of losing a lot of air through the large opening if you need to stop inflating it before it's fully finished. Use the cool setting and high power. Don't use a high setting, and turn the hair drier off if it starts to feel warm. Seal the mattress opening, wait a few minutes to allow the drier to cool down and then continue. The Vacuum Trick As a last resort, if you have or can borrow a vacuum cleaner or shop vac with an exhaust feature that fits the mattress valve reasonably well, you can use it for inflation. Empty the vacuum first and run it outside to blow out excess dust before you start.
Press the air bed's valve against the exhaust outlet and turn the vacuum on. Fill the bed to the desired firmness and close the cap quickly. Don't Blow Up Checking the floor for sharp objects before you spread out the air bed reduces the risk of punctures. Nails, tacks, staples, rocks, sticks or nearby sharp objects may damage the surface. Even a small hole prevents the mattress from remaining inflated. A fully-inflated air mattress feels firm but not tight. It should give when you press your hand on it. If the mattress won't stay inflated, it may have a leak. Camping supply vendors sell patch kits for air mattresses. Photo Credits Hemera Technologies/PhotoObjects.net/Getty Images Suggest a Correction Brand - A to Z Brand - Z to A Double High Quiltedtop Airbed, Queen, with Built-In Air Pump Prolite Plus Air Foam Mattress, Small, 20 x 47 x 1.5 in, 14 oz, Poppy QuickPump Air Pump, Rechargeable Double High Quickbed, Queen, with 120V Pump Dual Action Hand Pump,
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