Air Mattress Repair

An air mattress is filled with air that makes it light, bouncy and comfortable, especially a new one. However, air mattresses sag and tear when subjected to repeated use. A sagging mattress might cause back pain and deprive you of the much-needed sleep. Thus, you need to repair the mattress to regain your lost comfort. Air mattress repair is best done by a professional although you can take it as a do-it-yourself project. So how do you do it at home? Here's how you can do it yourself.

How to Repair an Air Mattress

Air Mattress Problems

When used for a long period of time, air mattresses get worn out and become saggy. Before repairing an air mattress you have to figure out the intensity of the damage. Follow the steps enlisted below to detect leaks in an air mattress.

• First inflate the air mattress to the desired capacity and close all the plugs and seals in the mattress.
• Feel the leak with your hand. If the mattress has developed a leak, you can feel a surge of air passing out from the hole. If you bring your ear close to the mattress you will be able to hear a hissing sound of the air.
• Now spread a mixture of dish water detergent all over the mattress with a cloth and insert the mattress into water. Air bubbles will be formed where a leak has developed.

Once you have detected the leaks, you can start the repair process. Furthermore, a leaking mattress sags very quickly. Mattresses also sag if the air plugs are loose. Even the brands of best air mattresses wear and tear after a certain period of time. You can choose one of the following repair options depending upon the problem you've detected.

Repairing a Leaking Air Mattress

• You can begin repairing the leak once you have detected the snag on it. To repair a leaking air mattress you will require a tape, patch and a liquid sealer.
• Mark the leaking holes with a tape so that you can locate them after deflating the mattress.
• Deflate the mattress completely and then coat the mattress with the sealer. Let it dry for five minutes before applying the second coat.
• After applying a double coat, you can now glue the patch over the leak. Cut the patch in the shape of a circle and paste them on the leaks.
• Let the patch fix to the mattress and then run a tape over the patch to make it firmer. Inflate the mattress once the leaks have been repaired.

Repairing a Torn Air Mattress

• You will require the following material to repair an air mattress, bonding material or liquid sealer and a patch or tape.
• Boil half quart of water along with the bonding material placed inside it for three minutes. The repairing zone should be neat and moisture-free.
• Now lay the mattress on the floor and open the valve. This is to ensure that the mattress is completely deflated before repairing the tear. Then cut a half inch patch through the mattress from beyond the hole. This will remove the water droplets if stuck inside the hole.
• Take the bonding material out of the water and put a drop on the hole of the mattress. Cover the hole with the patch and then glue it with the bonding material. Ensure that the torn portion is completely covered with the patch.
• Cover the patch with a plastic bag and then place a pan of hot water on the patch for allowing proper adherence. Leave it overnight and ensure that the tear has been sealed. The mattress is now ready to be inflated.

Repairing a Sagging Air Mattress

• Repairing a sagging air mattress is much easier than repairing a torn mattress. First get a box spring and an air support system from a departmental store. The air support system will help in inflating the mattress.
• Start inflating the mattress with the air support system. Inflate the saggy part more than the rest of the mattress. This way you can inflate the air mattress uniformly.
• Make sure you do not inflate so much that you feel uncomfortable while lying down. Inflate till the recommended level. This way your mattress will regain its form.

Getting a Good Air Mattress Repair Kit
You shall get a repair kit from departmental stores. Opt for a kit if the material required for the repair process are not available to you. You can go for a brand that will suit the quality of your air mattress. From the reviews of air mattress the following list of kits have the best customer ratings. Take a quick look.

• Pure Comfort 8506AB Full Size Flock Top
  
• Academy Broadway Corp Inflatable Repair Kit
• Coleman Double-High Flocked Air Bed
• Coghlans Rubber Repair Kit
• Sevylor Air Seal - U051 / AS1
• Aerobed Water Air Bed Mattress Repair Tear Aid Patch
• Coghlans® Air Stop
• Texsport Comfort Quest Flocked Air Mattress
• Intex Supreme Air-Flow Queen Airbed Nylon Flocked

Make sure you get it repaired immediately to avoid any kind of the discomfort while lying on it. Get professional help if the snag persists.