What is an Inflatable Bed?
An inflatable bed is a bed that can be blown up with air. These are also called air mattresses too. An inflatable bed is portable and can be used in the home, on camping trips or even taken along on vacations. They are easy to blow up when an electric air pump is used, a hand pump or an air compressor. They can be blown up using your own breath, however this takes a very long time to accomplish. An electric air pump is one of the quickest and simplest ways to blow up an inflatable bed. The air mattress has a plug that is opened and the electric air pump is inserted into the opening. The electric air pump is plugged in and turned on and fills the inflatable bed with air. This literally only takes about 5 to 10 minutes depending on the size of the inflatable bed. Using an electric air pump also insures that there is not too much air pressure going into the mattress, thus not popping the mattress or a seam of the air mattress. Once inflated, the hose is removed and the plug cover fits securely into the opening.
Many inflatable beds come with a storage bag so that they will not become torn when they are not in use. Also, this makes taking them with you much easier. They are only made of a thick plastic and can become damaged if they are jumped on. Puncture holes can occur, however the inflatable bed usually comes with a patch kit to fix a puncture hole or patch kit can be purchased.
Inflatable beds are made in numerous bed sizes, which are single, twin, queen and king. Many are the same thickness as a regular bed. Some will have a velour top to them for added comfort and warmth, since they can become cold since there is only air in them. More advanced inflatable beds can be converted from a single bed that is raised off the ground more to a double or queen sized bed when unfolded. There are also inflatable beds that can be folded to turn into a bench seat as well. These variations depend on the manufacturer and style of bed. However, standard sized bed sheets and blankets do fit on inflatable beds, making changing the bed and using it much easier.
An inflatable bed is a portable air mattress that either comes with a built-in air compressor or requires an external compressor to be purchased separately. The compressor fills and empties the bed in mere seconds with a press of a button. Firmness is adjustable by increasing or decreasing the volume of air. These comfortable, affordable and portable beds are great for company, sleepovers or for tent camping, and are easily stored when deflated. Inflatable beds are available in many sizes to fit every need. Categories include child airbeds, twin beds, full beds and queen beds. A child-sized inflatable bed is shorter and narrower than a twin, with an “air bumper” surrounding an inset mattress to keep a restless child from rolling out. Some childbeds are rated to support up to 200 pounds, allowing for a little rough housing and bouncing. A twin-sized inflatable bed accommodates a single adult perfectly when room and storage is paramount. A twin airbed might be kept on hand for emergencie
