Show all reviewsIt has a built in foot pump that makes it easy to inflateStayed inflated. Foot pump is junk. Great car camping mattressThis is a great mattress but the instructions are a little faultyDeflated after 4 hours of use, do NOT buy this!This 2 in 1 exhaust valve is a extremely poor design.It is of excellent quality and the foot air pumper built in works ...Get fast answers from reviewers See all 16 answered questions Customers also viewed these itemsIntex Classic Downy Airbed, Queen1,412Intex Classic Downy Airbed, Full622Intex Classic Downy Airbed-95Intex Classic Downy Twin Air Matteress-45Zaltana Twin Size Air mattress (73"x38"x7.5") Twin, Navy Blue AMT-N95Need customer service? Air beds and air mattresses are a convenient way to have an extra hideaway guest bed. But did you ever notice that awful smell that materializes when you pull an air bed out of the closet? That smell comes from the chlorine accompanying the toxic chemical plasticizers found in the vinyl used in most air beds.
When I was recently shopping for a comfortable, storable bed for house guests, I discovered that virtually all air beds are made from vinyl containing toxic phthalates. Because of the danger posed by phthalates, a growing number of nations around the world have begun regulated the use in consumer products. Yet it is still commonly found in the United States. Healthy Building Network and the Ecology Center reports that, "A growing body of credible scientific evidence has linked exposure to phthalates to serious threats to human health including asthma, harm to male reproductive organs, brain development, and the immune system." Phthalates can migrate from materials and get into the air and dust inside homes. Why is this such a concern? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 90 percent of Americans have measurable levels of phthalates in their bodies. The United States is expanding its ban on phthalates in toys and childcare articles and considering further actions on other products.
Several states, including California, Washington, and Maine require warnings or disclosure for several phthalates in consumer products. So what are the alternatives? Fortunately, I did find healthier alternatives to vinyl blow up beds. Here are six hideaway guest beds that do not contain vinyl:While other AeroBed products are made from vinyl, the EcoLite blow up mattress is made from a phthalate-free, non-vinyl TPU material with a soft polyester cover.Kelty offers a non-vinyl inflatable camping mattress that can be used at home.There are many companies that make Japanese floor futons that can be easily rolled up and stored away. They are heavier, but generally much more comfortable than air mattresses. Importantly, they are often made from 100% natural cotton fillings rather than synthetic materials.You gotta love the name "Smooff". It's just fun to say. They come in dozens of great colors and are easy to set up and fold up. Check out this short video of the Smoof Cushy.
Bodyform Orthopedic Hideaway Guest Bed. Bodyform is a tri-fold mattress made from a polyurethane foam with a polyester & cotton cover.The FutonShop is a good resource for soy-based, formaldehyde-free trifold mattresses and other non-toxic products. When searching for healthy mattresses or guest beds, look for the CertiPur-US seal. Replacement Parts: Pools or Spas | If my airbed has a leak, how can I find it and patch it? First, make sure that the airbed is leaking. Stretching is a natural characteristic of new vinyl and the first few times you use the mattress, some stretching will occur suggesting that the mattress is losing air. It is simply stretching under your body weight and this is normal for the first few uses. To check the mattress for leaks, first make sure the valves are secure, replace it if necessary. You can also put liquid soap and water in a squirt bottle and spray on seams. If there is a leak it will bubble. (Laundry detergent and dishwasher detergent will not work; they do not have the "bubbling" effect)
After you find the leak, clean and dry the leaking area, remove the flocking with fine sand paper or an emery board, then apply the repair patch that comes with your airbed. Alternatively, you may purchase an Intex repair kit (#59632) for additional patches. Does the INTEX airbed come with a warranty? How can I differentiate the valves? A Built-in Pump is a pump that is mounted inside of the airbed with the panel portion showing. A 3-in-1 (part# 10650) Valve has two "clips" on either side of the Valve Cap that allows for easy removal. A 2-in-1 (part #10651) Valve does not have "clips" and instead consists simply of a screw-on cap, and a plug that fits on top, and in the center of the cap itself. The Exhaust Valve Cap (part# 10043) and Plug (part# 10044) consists of a rubber stopper plug that is inserted first, while the screw-on cap is placed on top of the plug. The Double-Valve is a vinyl valve stem that is attached to the mattress and is reminiscent of a beach ball valve.
What pump should I use with my airbed? What type of valve does my airbed have? Since my airbed has flocking, how can I use the repair patch - it won't adhere to the flocking? The repair patch is designed for vinyl surfaces only. However, fine sandpaper, or an emery board can be used to gently rub away the flocking. When that is complete, clean the area with nail polish removal solution so the repair patch will adhere to the bed. How to repair the airbed What is the approximate weight capacity of INTEX airbeds? Can I use normal sheets for my INTEX airbed? How can I inflate an airbed with 2-in-1 or 3-in-1 valve? Please refer to the Manual comes with your airbed or visit the following link for the video instruction. What is your suggestion on pump maintenance? How are the airbeds constructed? Can I use an airbed on my existing bedspring? Why won't my Quick-Fill Rechargeable Pump work? I turn it on and nothing happens. I misplaced the transformer to my Quick-Fill Pump.