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After you have inflated the air mattress, and for what reason do you want to deflate it, whether for transportation or for maintaining purposes, you should read the below available options well.
The process of deflating an air mattress is very similar to that of inflating it. You can deflate your air mattress without a pump or you can resort to the built-in pump, in case your air mattress comes with one.
If your air mattress does not have a built-in pump, you can deflate it with an external electric pump, with a vacuum cleaner, or with a foot or hand pump.
Deflating an Air Mattress with a Built-in Pump
This is the easiest way to deflate an air mattress (Especially with large sizes) .Simply, you can use the built-in pump that comes with your air mattress.
- The first thing you need to do is to clear the mattress from any bedding or pillows to make it ready for deflation.
- Make sure the deflation is done on a flat, hard surface to make it easier and quicker.
- Then, plug the mattress into an electrical outlet.
- Once connected, turn on the pump after you set it on deflation.
- When the mattress is fully deflated, fold it and roll it carefully.
- You can then back it into its packaging to keep it safe.
Deflating an Air Mattress with a Vacuum Cleaner
A vacuum cleaner can help you deflate your air mattress easily if you don’t have an air pump.
- The first thing you need to do is to remove everything from the mattress, the bedding, the pillows, and anything on its surface.
- Then, make sure the floor is clean enough to avoid punctures.
- Now, you need to remove the cap of the valve and place the nozzle on it, securing it with duct tape.
- This will make the process of deflation quicker and easier.
- When the air bed is fully deflated, roll it and fold it to be packed again in its packaging.
- Make sure to keep it in a safe place until you use it again.
Deflating an Air Mattress with a Foot or Hand pump
Another way to deflate an air mattress is to use an external foot pump.
- Foot Pumps come with two outlets, a small one for inflation and a larger one for deflation.
- Make sure to place the one made for deflation into the mattress valve to start the deflation process.
- The first thing you need to do is to clear the mattress and place it on a flat hard surface.
- Then, open the valve’s cap and place the nozzle into the valve and start pumping.
- The mattress will keep deflating gradually until it is fully deflated.
- When the mattress is deflated, roll it carefully on the clean floor to avoid punctures.
- It’ll be ready then to be folded and packed away safely.
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- What Are Air Mattresses Made of.
- The different types of air mattresses.
- The different sizes and dimensions of air mattresses.
- The cost of an air mattress.
