Q: How do I check for leaks?
A: First, remove all sheets, bedding, and pillows from your air mattress. Then fill the mattress
with as much air as you can without running the risk of bursting the mattress. Our air
mattresses are not designed for high pressure, so use a pump designed and approved for air
mattresses. Never use an air compressor.
Next, follow these steps:
1.
The Soapy Water Method. Move your mattress to a place where it can be flipped,
turned, and rotated freely. Visually inspect the mattress. With the mattress filled with
air, even a pinhole can become visible. If you need more help, add a little liquid dish
soap to a spray bottle of warm water and spray the mattress one section at a time. The
leak will reveal itself with soap bubbles. This is the easiest and best way to find an air
leak. You can also wipe the mattress with a wet soapy rag.
2.
The Submersion Method. Put the mattress into a pool with water (a bathtub will suffice,
too). Submerge individual parts of the mattress—or the whole mattress—until you see
bubbles rising up from the mattress.
3.
The Bare Hand Method. Move the palm of your hand slowly along the surface of the
mattress. You may feel the escaping air "brush" against your skin.
4.
The Listening Method. Move your head along the surface with your ear near the
mattress. You may hear escaping air, and the ear is especially sensitive to feeling the
draft from the leak.
5.
The Seam Check Method. Pay close attention to all seams. Vinyl air mattresses will
usually have seams at the top and bottom edges, and running along the length forming
valleys. These are common places for weak points to occur which can develop into
leaks.
6.
The Garden Hose Method. Move the mattress to an outdoor table. If the table has a
wooden surface, cover it with a blanket or newspapers first. Turn on your garden hose
and begin to "flood" the surface of the mattress with a small stream of water. Look
carefully for bubbles as the water runs along the mattress surface. Move slowly—a tiny
leak may only make a bubble every few seconds. Check the air-filler nozzle or valve in
the same way, and be sure it's tightly secured.
Q: How do I repair my air bed?
A: Use a small dab of super glue and gently spread it over the hole. Make sure the glue covers
the hole completely and let it dry for a minimum of 4 hours. Next, cut an appropriately sized
repair patch (these are included with your inflatable product), and place it over top of the
sealed hole. Don't attempt to inflate the mattress for at least 24 hours.
Q: I tried repairing my air bed, but it didn't work. What can I do?
A: If you are still experiencing problems after attempting to repair the leak based on the
guidelines listed above, please call our customer service line at 866-354-2237.
