How to Repair a Leaky Air Mattress
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- Опубліковано 6 сер 2024
- A slow leak in your air bed can result in a miserable night’s sleep on what was supposed to be your weekend off!
If something goes wrong with your air mat, it’s important to know how to patch it up in the field so you can get back to enjoying your trip. In this video, our gear expert Lauren shows you exactly how to repair a leak or hole in your air mattress.
She starts off with the gear that you need to repair your mat - dishwashing liquid, a spray bottle filled with water, paper towel, a texta and a mattress repair kit. Then she demonstrates the repair process, so watch the whole thing above for all the details.
How to repair a hole in an air mattress step-by-step:
1. Firstly, pump up your air mattress using a bit more air than usual so that there’s enough air pressure to identify even the smallest hole.
2. Add detergent to the water in your spray bottle, then spray the whole surface starting with the bottom.
3. Bubbles will form on the surface of the mattress where the leak is.
4. After you’ve located the leak, dry the area off and mark the puncture with a texta.
5. Using the patches that come with your repair kit, cut a twenty-cent coin size shape to use as a patch.
6. Fully delate the mattress to remove any air pressure to avoid compromising the repair.
7. Apply glue to the area, let it become tacky, then attach the patch.
8. After it’s fully dried, it will be ready to sleep on again!
0:00 - Intro
0:37 - What you'll need
2:23 - Fully inflate mattress
2:42 - Spray with detergent/water
3:20 - Watch for bubbles
3:30 - Dry the area & mark with texta
4:21 - Cut patch to size
5:25 - Deflate mattress
6:12 - Apply glue & stick patch
6:54 - Allow to dry up to 24hrs
Very helpful. Muchas gracias.
You're welcome, Michelle. ~ Ben
Thank you so much excellent instruction now to put it to the test
I hope it works out well for you. ~ Ben
Needed this like now, thanks.
I hope it was useful. ~ Ben
Very very helpful
Super glad to hear it!
~ Lauren
Best video, im in NZ but thanks 2 ur easy how to i was able 2 fix my air bed & kids floating devices...Tu Meke!
No worries @Sezah Flood, glad you found it helpful!
~ Lauren
This is a really great video!!
Thanks for the compliment, Briellen. ~ Ben
Thanks!
No worries!
~ Lauren
Thanks heaps!
You're welcome, Msblondedownunder. ~ Ben
Patch the hole with E6000 glue, available in grocery stores, drug stores, hardware stores, Walmart. You do not need to glue on a layer of any rubber or plastic. The glue alone works. Allow at least 3 hours drying time. I find holes by listening, feeling with my hand and the soapy bubbles method. Put in a LOT of air to help your search for leaks.
Great advice thanks, Educere Tutoring. With the right type of glue you can certainly leave the fabric patch out, I've not had experience with the glue you mention but I know that Gear Aid Seam Grip will provide a good seal without fabric.
The benefits of the fabric patch can be noticed if you are fixing a patch on a velour or brushed surface as glue alone can leave a rubbery spot which some people seem to want to avoid.
I'm with you though, I just carry the glue.
~ Ben
Thanks for the tip! I have to repair one tonight before camping tomorrow, so I'll definitely try this method.
Sounds right to me. E6000 glue will hold anything in place and it's solid as can be.
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@@Jere4319do you need a patch?
Very nicely organized and scripted video. Now I am ready to do battle with my air mattress!
I'm glad it was useful, Erik. ~ Ben
What a great presenter!
Thanks, Mark, I'll make sure Lauren gets your feedback. ~ Ben
Brilliant. What an informative video.
I'm glad it was useful, lordieshepherd. ~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors 8q8¹
thanks
You're welcome. ~ Ben
4 unis later, I wouldn't have had a clue. Thank you!
Glad it was useful. ~ Ben
Thanks guyz
You're welcome, John. ~ Ben
Really good, thanks. I bought 100 plus dollar thick air mattress that now leaks months later. Yes this is when things get bad with air mattresses. And it’s always worse when you are camping.
I hope you were able to find and fix the leak, The Game Changer /2020. ~ Ben
Thanks for the video. Could you also post a clip on how to repair on the velour side.
It's the same process, Chris Tjoeka, it just won't be as neat as the glue will have more of an effect on the appearance of the velour side of the mat. ~ Ben
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Cheers @Adam Rhodes!
~ Lauren
What if the puncture is on the textile side of a mattress? Those patches will stick on that surface? I think is poliester fiber material. That kind of surface where bedsheet not slide.
Same process, DaCool, I'd just recommend using glue rather than stick on patches for the velour side, and the repair will be a little more noticeable. ~ Ben
The best is FLEX Tape , easier and problem solved for good
I'll check it out, if you have tape that affixes without the need for glue then it makes the repair job much easier. ~ Ben
what do i do when the mattress is punctured in one of the dimple pockets like how you mentioned in the video? is there a way to reseal?
You'd be best just using glue, a fabric patch may not help much in this instance. Stormsure repairs just about anything - www.snowys.com.au/flexible-repair-adhesive-15g?c=Clear. ~ Ben
Haw to repair if some area inthe top not normal,like a mount, so I think some material inside is disconected.. Plis how to fix it
If an internal baffle has come away, OK chanel, then you're out of luck, unfortunately. I'm not aware of any method to reconnect them. ~ Ben
Good video! Question: How do you rinse off the dish soap when you're all done? I live in an apartment so don't have a backyard with a hose and the like.
Just wiping it off with a towel or an old rag should do the trick!
Glad the video helped.
~ Lauren
What glue do you use to stick on the patch?
Most airbeds will come with a small repair kit which will include a tube of adhesive, but if you don't have this then I'd suggest you use Seam Grip - www.snowys.com.au/seam-grip-sealer-adhesive. There isn't much gear that you can't repair with this stuff. ~ Ben
What's the name of that glue and where to get it from?
We show a few glues in this video, Stephen. The best ones are Stormsure (www.snowys.com.au/flexible-repair-adhesive-15g) and Gear Aid Seam Grip (www.snowys.com.au/seam-grip-sil-silicone-tent-sealant), these glues can be used on just about any outdoor gear repair.
There are other options, check out our range here - www.snowys.com.au/tent-accessories#?type=127
~ Ben
Can we put the patch on join??
You can try, but it may not work as well. I'd suggest using a fair bit of glue with a patch on a seam to make sure it sticks. ~ Ben
So if the seam on a coil, how do you patch that?
The same way - you'd probably just need to consider a larger patch.
If the inner connection has come away and the mattress balloons in that area though, can't do much about it.
~ Lauren
hi all, can i fix a puncture in my pvc mattress with a standard bicycle repair kit thanks.
I haven't tried this, viking, and I'm not sure of the science behind the differences between rubber cement and that used for flexible PVC products. I'd suggest either just using a PVC cement, or testing a small section of the mattress with the rubber cement to see if it works. ~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors thanks for the reply.
What to do if you have a 5 cm cut in T / Y shape near the joint partitions on the top part of your inflatable mattress
A cut that big is going to be hard to repair, dominicxavi, you could try a large patch of vinyl and a heap of glue, but it will require some perseverance. Maybe a new air mattress is a better solution. ~ Ben
is it possible to store the glue inside the refrigerator if not in use?
I store my repair glue in the freezer, it lasts for ages this way, you just need to get it out a little while before you make any repairs to allow it to defrost. ~ Ben
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Glad you like it. ~ Ben
I had done all that tinier kitty holes can't see them.
Cat claws and inflated mattresses certainly don't mix!
If you're having trouble finding tiny holes, sometimes submerging in a bath of water can reveal them.
~ Lauren
Where will. I get the sticker at madursi
I'm not sure what you are asking sorry. ~ Ben
My problem is not leaking but something broke inside and it makes balloons now. Not flat anymore.
This can happen over time, Mathieu, and there is no easy fix here.
If it's relatively new you can probably lodge a warranty claim, otherwise it may be time for a new mattress.
You can see our airbeds here - www.snowys.com.au/airbeds, or consider upgrading to a self-inflating mat like the mats listed here -www.snowys.com.au/camp-sleeping-mats.
~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors Yeah. I bought it at a market in Honduras and used it as a surf board in Nicaragua. Went good for a while but then, the inside broke. Can't find inflatable pad here but I bought an inflatable mattress for children. It's a bit heavy and not made for camping but it will do the job until I find something else. I don't understand why inflatable mattress don't have a fast air exit valve. And pads on Amazon are too thin. I don't know the brand of the one I found but it was perfect. I don't see the same for sale anywhere. It's at least 4inches , has a long tube to be easy to inflate with the mouth and an fast air exit. Too bad i broke it.
I need a solution of a pulling up air mattress😠😠😠
Are you referring to the top 'ballooning' up. If this is the case then it's likely that the internal baffles have come away from the top for which, unfortunately, there is no fix. ~ Ben
Please My Air Bed Is Leaking Through Those Bed Design
How I'm I Gonna Do That
I'm not sure what you mean by bed design sorry, can you give me abit more information?
~ Lauren
@@SnowysOutdoors Actually It's Those Seams I'm Talking About
@@oladejoayomide5522 The seams are really tricky. It may still be covered under warranty, but if not, try using something like seam grip with some nylon fabric or a larger patch.
~ Lauren
خوب توضیح بدهید برای بکار بردن پچ برای تشک بادی فارسی بگویید
با تشکر از بازخورد شما. ~ بن
What is the best way to puncture a big ass rubber dinghy? Would like ideas for my new videos please :)
I've never had the need to puncture a rubber dinghy, Pooltoypopper, but if I did I reckon I'd want to do with with a bow and arrow. The arrow would have one of those metal medieval looking arrowheads and feather fletchings and I'd just shoot that arrow right in the side of the dinghy to see if it comes out the other side. ~ Ben
Amount
Of what? ~ Ben
Of all places, the leak on my mattress was on the side. I must have inadvertently punctured it.
Thank you Snowys Outdoors 😁.
That's an unlikely place for a puncture, possibly happened whilst you were moving it around? Hope you got it fixed up. ~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors Yes, that is no doubt what happened. I did repair it. Thank you :D
On a vinyl air mattress what a quick fix
You can apply the same process as shown in this video, Annie. ~ Ben
The top of my air mattress is rising up, it look crazy
I'm not quite sure what you mean sorry, Mateydax. ~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors please what ur Instagram account name, I will send you the picture of what I actually mean, nd the video if possible
@@mateydaxcomedy you can use @snowysoutdoors. Make sure you mention me though as I don't monitor the account. ~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors okay 💯
I have had that happen to a couple of my mattresses. When one side of the top will make a big mountain down one side or the other. It is an Intex brand mattress and I think it occurs when one of the ribs has broken or detached itself on the inside of the mattress. I think that happens due to jumping or sitting down to heavy on it when you go to lay down. It busts it loose on the inside. I never could figure out a way to fix it. I just threw it away and bought a new one. And I sit or lay down carefully next time on the new mattress.
I just repaired mine with a hot glue gun. It works.
I haven't tried a hot glue gun before, thanks for the tip, Joe. ~ Ben
You don't need soap. Water alone is fine. It'll still bubble and spurt without soap.
Also, this probably wouldn't be effective if you have a leak along the seam of one of the depressions. Which is where I have one.
That adds complications for sure. In that case you'd just need to smear the glue on over the seam, potentially not worrying about the patch. You may find you need extra glue in order to get a good seal. ~ Ben
If you submerge the mattress in water then that works really well, but the method shown by Lauryn is far more effective. If you use a thicker coat of Seam Grip WP on the seam, it will work fine without the patch.
Why won't you use regular scotch tape?
I don't think regular scotch tape will provide a reliable seal, Chris. ~ Ben
pain in the ass to find the leak , couldn't find mine.
Yeah, it can be frustrating. Even more frustrating when you find one leak , only to find out it is still going flat and you need to start all over again to find the next one. ~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors I gave up eventually , its like looking for a needle in a haystack. Wish they made them puncture resistant
@@wallstbets4865it's a throwaway society. Nothing's built to last.
I bought an air mattress couple weeks ago I found small hole instantly when it was created I’m not too smart and have money but I took some Vaseline and rubbed some on there it worked instantly and not long term fix but good enough every night
That's a excellent DIY solution in a pinch!
~ Lauren
Vaseline?? Just Vaseline??
@@michelleedwards346 yeah that’s what I used. Vaseline and lip balm Vaseline
Remeber everyone....it could be more than one leak!
More often that not this is the case, which can be particularly frustrating. ~ Ben