How to Repair a Hole in an Air Mattress

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How to Repair a Hole in an Air Mattress

Difficulty

Very easy

Steps

6

Time Required

20 - 35 minutes

Introduction

In this guide, you will learn how to do simple hole repairs on any air mattresses or inflatable beds. You will repair this hole using vinyl glue and patches to ensure a strong patch that will last.

When an air mattress has a small hole as you use it, it will slowly deflate as time goes on until you touch the ground.

Before using this guide, ensure that the plug for airing up the air mattress is fully sealed so that it does not let air out because this could be your problem.

You will locate the hole whether you know where it is, or need to use soapy water to identify the location. Then you will apply the vinyl glue and patch to allow it to dry.

To begin the project, get your air mattress or inflatable bed aired up and ready.

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    • Inflate the air mattress fully using either a manual pump (pictured) or an electric pump.

    • An electric pump will save you time and energy so if you have that option definitely choose the electric pump, but know that means you need access to a plug.

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    • Identify the location of the hole.

    • Some techniques to locate holes are listening for air escaping or using soapy water.

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    • Clean around the hole where you plan to put the patch.

    • Use water and allow to air dry.

    • This will ensure a clean surface to attach the adhesive.

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    • Apply flexible adhesive made for vinyl where the patch is intended.

    • Use a brush or towel to spread adhesive to form an even layer.

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    • Apply a piece of vinyl patch on top of the adhesive to cover the hole.

    • Smooth out patches to ensure there are no bumps or bubbles.

    • You can smooth out bubbles with your fingers or use a plastic card.

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    • Allow the adhesive to fully dry per adhesive instructions before using the air mattress.

    • Enjoy your fixed air mattress!

Conclusion

To fill any other holes, repeat the same steps as many times as necessary.

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