{"id":9573,"date":"2023-08-31T09:08:33","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T23:38:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=9573"},"modified":"2023-08-31T09:19:10","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T23:49:10","slug":"how-to-repair-an-air-mattress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/how-to-repair-an-air-mattress\/","title":{"rendered":"Repairing and Caring for a Camp Mattress"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Picture this:<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ve just spent the day four-wheel driving the dunes, hiking the track, or swimming with the kids. You\u2019re ready to crash early and get a good night\u2019s sleep, but\u2026 it doesn\u2019t quite work out that way.<\/p>\n<p>Sometime in the night, you wake to feel the ground firmly beneath you, and \u2013<\/p>\n<p><em>Pssssssss\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s that tell-tale sound. Your air mattress has sprung a leak. Don\u2019t feel deflated \u2013 this blog details how to repair and care for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camp-sleeping-mats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">camp mattress<\/a> when things fall flat on those full-blown outdoor adventures!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57382 size-full\" title=\"Don\u2019t feel deflated \u2013 this blog details how to repair and care for a camp mattress\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Body2.jpg\" alt=\"A woman sitting on a mattress, looking out of her tent to the beach at sunset.\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Body2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Body2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Body2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Body2-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Don\u2019t feel deflated \u2013 this blog details how to repair and care for a camp mattress. Image: Exped<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch our YouTube video for Lauren\u2019s step-by-step guide:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Repair a Leaky Air Mattress\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ENLEFCEzCJI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Repairing a Mattress<\/h2>\n<p>Repairing a leaky <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camp-sleeping-mats#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;type=2153\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">airbed<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camp-sleeping-mats#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;type=2152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">self-inflating mattress<\/a> is not as daunting as some may think, and it\u2019s the same straightforward process for both. Most airbeds or self-inflating mattresses come complete with a repair kit. If this is ever misplaced, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camp-sleeping-mats#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;type=127\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spares<\/a> are also available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Gear Required:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Existing repair kit (included with your mattress), or a replacement most suited to your needs, or any kit listed in Step 8.<\/li>\n<li>Spray bottle<\/li>\n<li>Standard dishwashing liquid<\/li>\n<li>Water<\/li>\n<li>Paper towel<\/li>\n<li>Texta or permanent marker<\/li>\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13936 size-full\" title=\"Inflate the mattress and spray it down\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Spray-Detergent-To-Find-The-Hole.jpg\" alt=\"Detergent sprayed onto air mattress\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Spray-Detergent-To-Find-The-Hole.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Spray-Detergent-To-Find-The-Hole-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Spray-Detergent-To-Find-The-Hole-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Step 1<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Inflate the Mattress and Spray it Down<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First, inflate the mattress fully so that the air behind the leak is under more pressure to escape. Create a solution in your spray bottle of a squeeze of dishwashing liquid and some water.<\/p>\n<p>Start by spraying down the mat, beginning at the base. This part of the mat was touching the ground, so that\u2019s where the puncture is most likely to be.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13938 size-full\" title=\"Finally, found the hole in the mattress!\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Found-the-hole.jpg\" alt=\"A small hole in an air mattress\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Found-the-hole.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Found-the-hole-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Found-the-hole-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Step 2<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Locate the Puncture<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Work systematically, spraying down the entire mattress and watching for any bubbles \u2013 these are created by the escaping air. If you have access to a bath, you could also submerge your mattress into soapy bathwater.<\/p>\n<p>If you know exactly where the leak is, you can bypass these first two steps.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13940 size-full\" title=\"Mark the hole with a pen marker, so you don't lose it\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mark-the-hole-with-a-marker-pen-so-you-dont-lose-it.jpg\" alt=\"Hole marked with a pen marker on an air mattress\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mark-the-hole-with-a-marker-pen-so-you-dont-lose-it.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mark-the-hole-with-a-marker-pen-so-you-dont-lose-it-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mark-the-hole-with-a-marker-pen-so-you-dont-lose-it-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Step 3<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Mark the Area<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2018X\u2019 marks the spot. Use some paper towel to dry off the area, then the marker to clearly mark the spot to not lose sight of where the leak is.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42365 size-full\" title=\"Prepare your patch and deflate\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Prepare-the-patch.jpg\" alt=\"Hands holding blue handled scissors and cutting a repair patch\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Prepare-the-patch.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Prepare-the-patch-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Prepare-the-patch-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Prepare-the-patch-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Step 4<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Prepare Your Patch and Deflate <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ideally, cut your patch to the size of a 50-cent coin to achieve a decent amount of coverage around the damaged area. You could also get away with something the size of a 20-cent coin.<\/p>\n<p>Round off your patch and trim away any corner pieces that may get caught and rip off your patch.<\/p>\n<p>Deflate your airbed or mattress as much as possible. If you attempt to repair an inflated mattress, there will be air attempting to force its way out of the puncture. This will compromise the repair job.<\/p>\n<p>Thoroughly dry off the area with paper towel too.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13942 size-full\" title=\"Apply adhesive to the hole, so the patch will bind.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Apply-adhesive-on-the-hole-so-the-patch-will-stick-on-top.jpg\" alt=\"Applying adhesive to the air mattress\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Apply-adhesive-on-the-hole-so-the-patch-will-stick-on-top.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Apply-adhesive-on-the-hole-so-the-patch-will-stick-on-top-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Apply-adhesive-on-the-hole-so-the-patch-will-stick-on-top-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Step 5<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Apply the Adhesive<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Apply the adhesive to the hole, and spread generously around the area to comfortably accommodate the patch.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13956 size-full\" title=\"Apply a generous amount of glue, and allow for it to become tacky before applying the patch\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Apply-the-glue.jpg\" alt=\"Glue on an air mattress\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Apply-the-glue.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Apply-the-glue-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Apply-the-glue-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Step 6<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Allow Adhesive to Become Tacky<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Leave for a minute or so to allow the glue to become tacky. If you have ever repaired a bike tube before, you\u2019ll know exactly what this means.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13958 size-full\" title=\"Apply the patch\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Hold-the-Patch-in-Place.jpg\" alt=\"Two fingers holding the patch in place\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Hold-the-Patch-in-Place.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Hold-the-Patch-in-Place-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Hold-the-Patch-in-Place-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Step 7<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Apply the Patch<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stick on the patch and hold it in place for a minute or so, ensuring it is flat and bedded firmly in the glue. Apply a little pressure so the edges are sealed.<\/p>\n<p><em>Note: We recommend cutting a larger patch than what is displayed in the images, with rounded corners (the patch used in the image above is for demonstration purposes only). <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>As mentioned, a circular patch about the size of a 50-cent piece is ideal. The patches you\u2019ll find in your repair kit are likely to be much more neutral to blend in with the rest of the mattress.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13960 size-full\" title=\"How's that for an ugly but effective patch job?\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Patched-up.jpg\" alt=\"A yellow repair patch on a mattress\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Patched-up.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Patched-up-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Patched-up-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Step 8<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Test!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s best to allow 8-10 hours of drying time before you reinflate your mattress, so that the glue and patch have properly sealed around the leak. This ensures a long-lasting repair.<\/p>\n<p>You may be cranky in the morning after that sleepless night \u2013 but if you get onto the repair job early enough, the patch can do its thing throughout the day so your mattress is good to go again that night.<\/p>\n<p>If the puncture is more of a tear, run a bead of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/seam-grip-sealer-adhesive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seam Grip<\/a> along its length and allow it to dry thoroughly.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some helpful replacement repair kits, if what\u2019s included with your mattress has gone MIA!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/air-mattress-repair-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elemental Air Mattress Repair Kit<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 a generic repair kit specifically designed for air mattresses. Includes both a vinyl and velour fabric patch.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/air-mattress-repair-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thermarest Permanent Home Repair Kit<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 perfect for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/thermarest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thermarest<\/a>&nbsp;mats but can also be used on other self-inflating mattresses.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/sleeping-mat-repair-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sea to Summit Sleeping Mat Repair Kit<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Designed for Sea to Summit mats with Air Sprung Cells\u2122 technology.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/field-repair-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gear Aid Field Repair Kit<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 a multi-purpose repair kit that can be used on all kinds of fabric so long as it\u2019s not silicone treated.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/seam-grip-sealer-adhesive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gear Aid Seam Grip + WP Sealer &amp; Adhesive<\/a> \u2013 an essential part of any camper\u2019s kit, this stuff is a multi-purpose adhesive that\u2019ll get you out of a bind every time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57386 size-full\" title=\"There are a few points to remember when using and storing your self-inflating mattress\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Body1.jpg\" alt=\"Two campers on red mattresses in red sleeping bags, lying in a bed of grass and red flowers overlooking the ocean. It is a cloudy day.\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Body1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Body1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Body1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Body1-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>There are a few points to remember when using and storing your self-inflating mattress. Image: Exped<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Caring for a Self-Inflating Mattress<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are a few important things to remember when using and storing your self-inflating mattress.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve deflated a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camp-sleeping-mats#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;type=2152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">self-inflating mat<\/a>, rolled it up, and packed away \u2013 you may find that when the time comes to retrieve it from its bag on your next camping trip, it doesn\u2019t want to self-inflate. This is because it has been stored deflated for too long.<\/p>\n<h2>Inspect the Area<\/h2>\n<p>Survey the area where you plan to sleep on your mattress, and remove any small rocks, stones, grass seeds, or anything else sharp enough to puncture it.<\/p>\n<p>This goes for packing away, too \u2013 ensure your mat is clean of any small rocks and seeds prior to rolling it up and packing into its bag. A small stone or grass seed could puncture it while packed.<\/p>\n<h2>Carry a Mattress Patch Kit<\/h2>\n<p>See above for how to best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camp-sleeping-mats#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;type=127\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">repair a puncture<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57388 size-full\" title=\"Survey the area where you plan to sleep on your mattress\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Body4.jpg\" alt=\"A man lying on a sleeping mat on some shrubbery, with a blue sky overhead.\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Body4.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Body4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Body4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Body4-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Survey the area where you plan to sleep on your mattress. Image: Geordie Wright<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Storing Your Mat<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Dry<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ensure your mat is as dry as possible prior to rolling it up and packing away. Doing so could mean it sweats, creating mould on both the mat and the inside of its bag. This causes it to smell and potentially become a health hazard.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Unrolled<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When you arrive home from your trip, remove your mat from its bag, unroll it, allow it to self-inflate, and ensure it\u2019s clean.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clean<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wash or wipe over with a damp cloth, and allow it to properly dry.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57391 size-full\" title=\"Ensure your mat is as dry as possible prior to rolling it up and packing away\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Body3.jpg\" alt=\"A woman sliding a mattress into a tent.\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Body3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Body3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Body3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Body3-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Ensure your mat is as dry as possible prior to rolling it up and packing away. Image: Exped<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Inflated <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2026in a cool, dark, and dry place. Given it\u2019s fully inflated, ensure it is touching nothing that might puncture it.<\/p>\n<p>Ideal storage places are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A shelf or under a bed (lying flat)<\/li>\n<li>Behind a couch (standing on its side)<\/li>\n<li>In a cupboard or behind a closed door (standing on its end)<\/li>\n<li>Hung up (if the mattress has straps)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Keep the Air Valve Open<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Keeping the air valve of the mattress open when in storage will allow the mattress to expand and contract. This allows any moisture inside the mattress to gradually dry out too.<\/p>\n<p>If your mattress is not stored fully inflated, the foam or cells inside may crush. As a result, it may become ineffective the next time it\u2019s in use. This is because they may not expand to allow air in through the valve.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57390 size-full\" title=\"Providing that your mattress is looked after properly, it will suffice for many years!\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Body5.jpg\" alt=\"A camper sleeping in a tent, with a mountainous view visible through his tent window.\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Body5.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Body5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Body5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Body5-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Providing that your mattress is looked after properly, it will suffice for many years! Image: Exped<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>If your self-inflating mattress doesn\u2019t inflate\u2026<\/h2>\n<p>If at any point this happens, you can blow in a few puffs of air yourself for added firmness. These mattresses are not designed to be inflated with an air compressor or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camp-sleeping-mats#?pagenumber=1&amp;orderBy=0&amp;type=2155,2157\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">other types of inflators<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Providing that your mattress is looked after properly, it will suffice for many years. Next time you head out camping, you\u2019ll be thankful to have stored and looked after your mattress well!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Experienced a few leaky air beds in your time? Got any tips to add to this &#8216;how to&#8217;?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class='watch-action'><div class='watch-position align-left'><div class='action-like'><a class='lbg-style1 like-9573 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='like' data-post_id='9573' data-nonce='eb90f0eeed' rel='nofollow'><img class='wti-pixel' src='https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post\/images\/pixel.gif' title='Liked it' \/><span class='lc-9573 lc'>6<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div> <div class='status-9573 status align-left'><\/div><\/div><div class='wti-clear'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Puncturing your air mattress can be frustrating &#8211; but don\u2019t feel deflated, leaky air beds are super simple to fix! 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