You've just flopped onto your air mattress for a well-deserved night of rest... only to find your mattress slowly sinking to the floor. Ugh! There's no need to panic, though—most mattresses can be saved by patching over leaks and tears. To do this, locate the leaks and clean the surrounding area so the patch sticks. Temporary measures, such as duct tape, can be used to seal the leak until you can glue on a stronger patch. With just a few simple supplies, your air mattress will be repaired and ready to use again.
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QuestionMy air bed has 4 tiny holes. How can I fix it?SaqiCommunity AnswerUse a vinyl repair kit. Locate the holes by inflating the bed and listening for hissing sounds or feeling for escaping air. Once you find a hole, clean that area, apply adhesive from the repair kit, and cover with a patch. Press down firmly until the adhesive is dry.
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Things You’ll Need
- Marker or tape
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Sand paper for flocked mattresses
- Patch kit or plastic liner
- Rubber cement
- Book or other heavy object
References
- ↑ https://www.sleepadvisor.org/fix-air-mattress-leak/
- ↑ https://goneoutdoors.com/repair-coleman-air-mattress-5501927.html
- ↑ http://www.choosemattress.com/repairing-an-air-mattress/
- ↑ https://www.sleepadvisor.org/fix-air-mattress-leak/
- ↑ https://www.sleepadvisor.org/fix-air-mattress-leak/
- ↑ http://www.choosemattress.com/repairing-an-air-mattress/
About This Article
To make a temporary repair to an air mattress, clean the tear and cover it with duct tape, or fill it with hot glue. Additionally, you can create a patch with a T-shirt by cutting a piece to fit over the tear, and glue it to the mattress with super glue. To make a more durable patch, cut a small piece of a vinyl shower curtain or pool liner and stick it over the hole with a strong adhesive, like rubber cement. Weigh the patch down with something heavy, like a book, and allow it to dry for 6 hours before using. For more ways to repair an air mattress, like how to clean your mattress so patches stick, keep reading!