How to choose an air mattress for sleeping?

An air mattress is the best solution for a small apartment, even if you prefer to sleep on a regular bed. But this is a great way to cope with the problem of placing your guests. Its obvious advantages:

• compactness - deflated, it takes up very little space;
• no odor;
• parasites do not start in it.

Such a useful thing will be useful to both avid hikers and lovers to lie on the beach and swim in the sea or other open water body. But which air mattress is better? The convenience of a night's rest, deep sleep and good health depend on the choice of a quality product. In addition, the quality of the mattress directly affects the condition of the spine. How to choose an air mattress for sleeping? We will deal with this topic in this article.

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Mattress or bed?

Their main difference is in thickness and mobility. A bed, even an inflatable one, is an object more massive and solid. The thickness of the air beds starts from 46 cm, while the standard thickness of the air mattress is 20-23 cm. It follows that it weighs less, is more compact when folded, inflates and deflates faster.

Important! The bed has its advantages: the design is developed more carefully, taking into account a certain style of interior. Most of these models are equipped with an orthopedic layer. So to choose a bed or mattress - you decide, it all depends on what purpose you plan to buy the product.

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Choosing a mattress for sleeping

To buy a quality mattress, you need to know by what criteria to choose it.

Price

If you want to buy a really good product, do not chase for cheap models. Behind a low price is usually the same low quality. The best sleeping air mattress, by definition, cannot be the cheapest, no matter how much the advertisement assures you of this.

If you plan to purchase a mattress for sleeping, you should all the more be sure that it is of high quality, because your well-being and health depend on what you sleep on. Manufacturers use a huge number of different tricks to reduce production costs. They are difficult to notice at first glance, but after a while they become apparent, and your acquired item is spreading at the seams.

Material

Previously, such products were made from rubber reinforced with fabric. Such material was very strong, but heavy. Modern materials make them easier and more enjoyable. Now products are usually made of PVC or flock. How to choose a material? Here everything again depends on the conditions in which your mattress will serve:

• If you take it for a night's sleep, then choose a product with a velvety surface. She is more pleasant to the touch, and the sheets will not slip and slide. In addition, the puncture of the flocked material can be easily and simply eliminated with superglue.
• For recreation on sand and water, it is better to take the surface of PVC. Sand grains do not stick to such a surface, and water does not saturate the top. And to make it softer to the touch, a removable cover will help. When buying, pay attention to its availability.

Important! You need to know if the product can be used in salt water. If the product is unsuitable for use at sea, then a warning should be on the label.

Dimensions

Air mattresses are divided into the same three categories as usual - single, one and a half, double. When choosing a size, focus on the place where you plan to use the mattress most often:

• If in a tent, then its size.
• If at home, then to the free area on the floor of the room.

Thickness

If the mattress is intended mainly for sleeping at home, it is better to pay attention to the more “thick” models. You might also consider purchasing an inflatable bed.

The weight

The weight of the product matters: if you plan to take the mattress with you on vacation or on a hike, then you should buy a mattress 20-23 cm thick, without an integrated pump and without head restraints - all this makes the product heavier.

Maximum load

The load data can be found in the product data sheet:

• a high-quality double mattress with internal partitions withstands an average load of up to 200 kg;
• single - up to 120 kg.

Assembly type

Air mattresses are either hand-assembled or machine-made. Manual assembly is cheaper, but the quality of such a mattress is lower, such a product is unlikely to last long, unlike a machine-assembled product.

Orthopedic effect

The orthopedic effect depends on the presence of special internal elements. Manufacturers can use various PVC partitions and frames. Orthopedic properties depend on the number of cameras: the more there are, the better and more expensive the mattress.

Important! Check if there is an orthopedic frame in an inflatable bed is simple: you need to inflate the product and push on its corner. By elasticity, you can easily determine whether the mattress has it.

Something About Pumps

When buying air mattresses, it is worth considering how you will inflate it. And in this case, you can not do without a pump. The pump for an inflatable lounger can be:

• Built-in - such a device is inseparable from the mattress. This is very convenient - it is always at hand, so maintaining the product in an elastic form is simple.

Important! Such inflatable products have two significant drawbacks - they are expensive and become worthless if the pump suddenly breaks.

• A mechanical pump is designed specifically to inflate a bed, regardless of location. You can choose the manual or foot option. The latter is considered more convenient, because the leg muscles are many times stronger than the hand muscles.
• An electric pump is considered the most convenient of all. He brings air mattresses to working condition in a matter of minutes, however, the size is larger than mechanical. But for his work, electricity is needed, in extreme cases, you can use batteries.

Convenience

If you liked any particular model, before making a final decision on its purchase, it is better to first test it in an air-filled state. It should have a flat and dense surface.

Important! To assess the degree of convenience, place the product at an angle, on its short edge and see: does it bend? Then lie down and determine whether you are comfortable.

Type of mount

An important point is the choice of mounting type. Depending on this, sleeping mattresses can be:

• With continuous fastening - longitudinal strips, which are considered more durable.
• With dot in the form of dimples - they are less durable, but have a more attractive appearance.

Extra bonuses

Some additional accessories may not be superfluous when buying:

• Bag is a convenient accessory for storage and transportation.
• Removable inflatable back and pillows. With the inflatable back mounted, it is convenient to rest reclining.
• A repair kit will also not be superfluous, because damaging the mattress is easy enough, especially when there are small children and pets.

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There is nothing complicated in buying an air mattress. You just need to remember to check all the nuances that are described in this article, and then you are guaranteed the purchase of a high-quality, convenient and durable product!