How to Find Hole in Air Mattress?

Published by Phyllis Smith on May 11, 2021May 11, 2021

Firstly, the air mattress is a type of inflatable mattress. Also, known as a sleeping pad. It is made up of PVC or textile rubber, urethane, or plastic. This material is soft and small holes can be made using any sharp object. So, how to find hole in air mattress caused due to a sharp object? There are several ways to do it, which you will find as you proceed reading the article.

When deflated, an air mattress is a lightweight and portable sleeping pad that can be comfortably transported. The mattress can be filled at any time and from any location by using a valve and an air compressor; it can be used for more than just sleeping at home; it can also be used for camping, climbing, and other outdoor activities. These sleeping pads can also have a sheet of foam under the outer layer of air chambers to add additional comfort.

Beds or Best mattresses are often found in households permanently. It has a plethora of health benefits. An individual recovering from back pain or spinal problems should use an air bed. It can be adjusted to their specific needs such as height, strain, and pressure; these all aspects play a role in the recovery process. These mattresses shield people from a variety of pressure sores, which can progress to life-threatening ulcers.

The history of these air beds is not too old. The first air bed was manufactured in 1981 by Comfortaire. The company, however, was bought by Select Comfort in 2013 and stopped all the third-party sales of Comfortaire, by 2017.

How to find hole in air mattress?

A hole in an air mattress can be caused due to several reasons. Any sharp object might have cut the mattress, or maybe a pin was left on the bed that put a hole there. A few methods to locate the hole in an Intex air mattress are given below.

1. Inspect all the valves in the mattress. Put the mattress at a place where you can go around and take look at all the corners and valves of the mattress. Inflate it and look at the valves.
2. Use the dish soap method. Use a spray bottle filled with soapy water or any spray cleaner. Spray it around the valve and then systematically throughout the mattress. A stream of bubbles will be seen wherever there is a hole. Mark is using a permanent marker.
3. Submerging the mattress. First, have a look at the label of the mattress as not all companies recommend submerging. If there is no such instruction or restriction, submerge the mattress in a bathtub or a pool. Again, wherever hole(s) is present, a stream of bubbles will be seen. Mark the hole and rectify it.

How to find and fix holes in an air mattresses?

The various ways of finding a hole in an air mattress have been discussed above. The same procedures can be followed. Now, to fix a hole in an air mattress, the most common method used is patching. Once you have located and marked the hole in the mattress, buy a patch kit.

Dry the mattress completely and deflate it. Remove any type of coating, it exists, from the mattress and ensure that there is no soft layer or covering over the mattress; also, clean it thoroughly. Take a patch of about double the size of the hole. Apply the patch on the hole. Ensure that all the precautions and directions mentioned by the manufacturer are followed. Apply pressure on the patch for about 30 seconds to ensure it sticks properly and evenly. Leave the glue to dry for 2-3 hours.

Inflate the mattress again, and check/ test for leaks. The hole must have been fixed.

How to find and repair holes in air mattresses?

A few methods to locate the hole in an air mattress are given below.

1. Inspect all the valves in the mattress. Put the mattress at a place where you can go around and have a look at all the corners and valves of the mattress. Inflate it and look at the valves.
2. Use the dish soap method. Use a spray bottle filled with soapy water or any spray cleaner. Spray it around the valve and then systematically throughout the mattress. A stream of bubbles will be seen wherever there is a hole. Mark is using a permanent marker.
3. Submerging the mattress. First, have a look at the label of the mattress as not all companies recommend submerging. If there is no such instruction or restriction, submerge the mattress in a bathtub or a pool. Again, wherever hole(s) is present, a stream of bubbles will be seen. Mark the hole and rectify it.

To fix a hole in an air mattress, the most common method used is patching.

Once you have located and marked the hole in the mattress, buy a patch kit. Dry the mattress completely and deflate it. Remove any type of coating, it exists, from the mattress and ensure that there is no soft layer or covering over the mattress; also, clean it thoroughly. Take a patch of about double the size of the hole. Apply the patch on the hole. Ensure that all the precautions and directions mentioned by the manufacturer are followed. Apply pressure on the patch for about 30 seconds to ensure it sticks properly and evenly. Leave the glue to dry for 2-3 hours. Inflate the mattress again, and check/ test for any leaks. The hole must have been fixed.

How to find a hole in an air mattress without using water?

When finding a hole in an air mattress, nobody wishes to create a mess, which they will have to clean afterward. Hence, there are a few methods that do not involve creating a mess while the process of locating a hole in an air mattress.

1. Inspect all the valves in the mattress. Put the mattress at a place where you can go around and have a look at all the corners and valves of the mattress. Inflate it and look at the valves.
2. Use a hand test. Inflate the mattress and then apply some pressure on the mattress with one hand. Use the other hand to hover above it laterally to feel any air coming out of the mattress. Once you feel something, mark it and patch it.
3. Listen for any escaping or hissing sound. Place the mattress in a quiet environment. Inflate it, try to hear the sound of escaping air; it will be like a hissing sound. As you move closer to the hole, the sound will become prominent, and you will easily be able to locate the hole.
4. The tissue lift-off method is another mess-free way of finding a hole in your air mattress. Place some tissue papers or any other lightweight paper on the mattress. Now, apply pressure and weight on the mattress so that an outward force is exerted by the mattress. Wherever a hole is present, the air will propel the tissue paper upwards, and the hole will be located. However, this is only possible when the mattress is kept in a room with little or no air.

How to find a hole in a blow-up air mattress? 

A blow mattress is just another name for an air mattress. The methods used to find and locate a hole in an air mattress can likewise be used to find a hole in a blow-up air mattress too.

1. Inspect all the valves in the mattress. Put the mattress at a place where you can go around and have a look at all the corners and valves of the mattress. Inflate it and look at the valves.
2. Use the dish soap method. Use a spray bottle filled with soapy water or any spray cleaner. Spray it around the valve and then systematically throughout the mattress. A stream of bubbles will be seen wherever there is a hole. Mark is using a permanent marker.
3. Submerging the mattress. First, have a look at the label of the mattress as not all companies recommend submerging. If there is no such instruction or restriction, submerge the mattress in a bathtub or a pool. Again, wherever hole(s) is present, a stream of bubbles will be seen. Mark the hole, and rectify it.
4. The tissue lift-off method is another mess-free way of finding a hole in your air mattress. Place some tissue papers or any other lightweight paper on the mattress. Now, apply pressure and weight on the mattress so that an outward force is exerted by the mattress. Wherever a hole is present, the air will propel the tissue paper upwards, and the mattress hole will be located. However, this is only possible when the mattress is kept in a room with little or no air.

The easiest way to find a hole in an air mattress

The easiest way to find a hole in an air mattress is by using the dish soap method or by using the tissue lift-off method. Both these methods are easy and do not create any mess. Other methods too can be used like inspecting the valves or listening to the escaping sound of air from the mattress. All these are easy and hassle-free methods that can be used without having to ask for any professional help.

The fastest way to find a hole in an air mattress

The fastest way to find a hole in an air mattress is by submerging it in the water. Submerge the mattress in a pool or a bathtub. Look closely for any streams of bubbles being formed on the mattress. Wherever you locate a stream of bubbles, that is where a hole is in the mattress. Mark is using a marker and fix it by using the appropriate method.

How to find leaks in the Intex air mattress?

A hole in an air mattress can be caused due to several reasons. Any sharp object might have cut the mattress, or maybe a pin was left on the bed that put a hole there. A few methods to locate the hole in an Intex air mattress are given below.

1. Inspect all the valves in the mattress. Put the mattress at a place where you can go around and have a look at all the corners and valves of the mattress. Inflate it and look at the valves.
2. Use the dish soap method. Use a spray bottle filled with soapy water or any spray cleaner. Spray it around the valve and then systematically throughout the mattress. A stream of bubbles will be seen wherever there is a hole. Mark is using a permanent marker.
3. Submerging the mattress. First, have a look at the label of the mattress as not all companies recommend submerging. If there is no such instruction or restriction, submerge the mattress in a bathtub or a pool. Again, wherever hole(s) is present, a stream of bubbles will be seen. Mark the hole and rectify it.

How to quickly find a hole in an air mattress?

The quickest way to find a hole in an air mattress is by submerging it in the water. Submerge the mattress in a pool or a bathtub. Look closely for any streams of bubbles being formed on the mattress. Wherever you locate a stream of bubbles, that is where a hole is in the mattress. Mark is using a marker and fix it by using the appropriate method.

How to find a hole in an air mattress with smoke?

This may sound crazy at first, but it is an effective and fun method to locate a hole in an air mattress. You need a smoke bomb or incense and a pump. Light a dark-colored smoke bomb and let the air intake of the pump take it in. Blow the mattress continuously; once done, wait for a while. Soon, you will be able to see the dark powder of the smoke bomb on the mattress. Wherever there is this powder, a hole is present.

FAQs

1. How do you find a hole in an air mattress with tissue paper?

The tissue lift-off method is another mess-free way of finding a hole in your air mattress. Place some tissue papers or any other lightweight paper on the mattress. Now, apply pressure and weight on the mattress so that an outward force is exerted by the mattress. Wherever a hole is present, the air will propel the tissue paper upwards, and the hole will be located. However, this is only possible when the mattress is kept in a room with little or no air.

2. Why does my air bed deflate overnight?

However airtight the air mattress might be, it will eventually deflate. The reason being its design, the physical conditions of the area it is placed in and the pressure put on the mattress. Every time you lay down on an air mattress, some amount of air escapes and deflates the mattress. Also, since it is hotter during the day and colder during the night, the air inside condenses and this causes the mattress to deflate even more; there is no air escape during this, but it just appears so because of the physical phase change of air. The same air will take up more space in the morning because of the temperature rise.

3. Can You Use Flex Seal on an air mattress?

Yes, Flex Seal can be used on an air mattress. Spray flex seal on the hole. Cut a small patch of cloth and place it on the puddle of flex seal. It should then be smoothened and left to dry. To ensure proper fixing of the hole, spray flex seal again.

4. Can Super Glue fix a hole in an air mattress?

Super Glue can be used to fix a patch on the hole of an air mattress. The patch must be glued properly to ensure that no air escapes from the hole.

5. How do you fix a hole in an air mattress with a patch kit?

Once you have located and marked the hole in the mattress, buy a patch kit. Dry the mattress completely and deflate it. Remove any type of coating, it exists, from the mattress and ensure that there is no soft layer or covering over the mattress; also, clean it thoroughly. Take a patch of about double the size of the hole. Apply the patch on the mattress hole. Ensure that all the precautions and directions mentioned by the manufacturer are followed. Apply pressure on the patch for about 30 seconds to ensure it sticks properly and evenly. Leave the glue to dry for 2-3 hours. Inflate the mattress again, and check/ test for any leaks.

6. How do you fix a hole in an air mattress with duct tape?

A hole in an air mattress can be fixed using duct tape. First, clean the area around the mattress hole where the tape has to be stuck. Now, cut a strip long enough to cover the puncture thoroughly and apply pressure on it to firmly stick it. Ensure that there are no air bubbles in the tape and it is flat against the surface of the mattress. Apply additional layers of duct tape at different angles to ensure the hole is completely fixed. Inflate the air mattress to check.