Inflatable mattress, how to choose, where to buy?

What should the owners do when guests suddenly come to their one-room apartment? Where to put everyone for the night? It is hard to sleep on the floor, you will have to give up your place. Or get the mattress out of the closet and inflate it. Problem solved!

An inflatable mattress is a fairly hot commodity today. Therefore, manufacturers of this type of product are constantly expanding their assortment. On sale in the Overalls store there are inflatable mattresses of different widths for sleeping one and two people, of different heights, with a smooth and rough surface, for sleeping and for swimming. There are even inflatable sofas and armchairs. Often a pump is included with the product, which is very convenient, especially if it is powered by electricity.

How to choose a quality inflatable mattress

A sleeping mattress is also suitable for swimming, if its thickness does not exceed 20 cm. On a thicker one, it will be inconvenient to paddle with your hands in the water. If the mattress is to be laid on the floor, the thicker the mattress, the better. After all, the floor can be cold. Two people can swim on an air mattress, but if you plan to do it alone, it will be more convenient to row your hands on a one-and-a-half or single. True, the latter is narrow, and there is a greater risk of slipping or turning over.

Mattresses with a rough surface (flock) are comfortable for sleeping, the sheet does not slide off them. Swimming on them is also more convenient, since the flock does not slip even after getting wet, unlike a smooth surface. By the way, both smooth and flock dry equally quickly.

Inflatable mattresses can be solid or divided into autonomous sectors. The latter take longer to inflate, but if one sector is damaged, the rest will remain inflated. This is especially important for safe sailing, as each item can support a certain weight. When buying, be sure to find out this indicator.

The cost of the product is influenced by such factors as additional options such as an air cushion, the presence or absence of a bag, accessories and materials for repair, a pump in the kit, and the principle of operation of the pump.

In the online store (Internet store) spets12 - in the section air mattresses, current prices and descriptions are provided, for review before buying

How to handle an inflatable mattress

When purchased, the product may emit a rubbery odor. This is natural, therefore, before going to sleep on the mattress, it must be inflated and wiped with a wet rag.

Store the mattress, as well as transport it in a car or other transport, in a bag-cover. Make sure it is not wet before packing.

Before inflating the mattress, you need to carefully inspect the surface on which it will lie, remove all small stones, glass and anything that can cause damage.

Inflate and deflate the mattress faster with the pump.

If all the rules of operation are observed, the product can last up to 10 years.