A Guide On Different Types of Air Mattresses And Maintenance
Airbeds are now designed to look like the familiar mattress/box spring combination, with an air-filled core providing the support instead of an innerspring unit or foam core. These designs also offer a range of feels and typically are adjustable to suit individual sleepers’ needs.
There are three types of air mattresses:
Firm air mattress
A firm air mattress is quilted with the foam stitched in a tighter pattern than on a plush model. This makes the top of the mattress feel firmer, even if it does have several layers of cushion. This is recommended for anyone that likes the feel of a firmer mattress.
Plush or Pillow soft
A plush or pillow soft air mattress is quilted with the foam stitched in a wide pattern. A plush bed usually has more foam than a firm mattress, often having as much as a pillow top. By quilting the foam in an open pattern, the mattress feels softer on top than a firm mattress, even though the support stays the same. This type of bed is recommended for those that want a medium feel without moving to a pillow top mattress.
Pillow top
The pillow top air mattress is quilted with the foam attached to the mattress in a featherbed type design. The pillow top design allows the foam to conform to your body more while sleeping, while still providing firm support. The pillow top is attached to both sides of the mattress and is as durable as the other styles. In the last few years, pillowtops have become the best selling air mattresses. They provide more cushion than the firm or plush models and give the mattress a very comfortable feel, without losing any support. This type of air mattress is recommended for those that want a medium feel to their mattress.
Cleaning your air bed
Use your vacuum cleaner’s upholstery attachment to remove dust from the surface of your air mattress and box spring. Vacuuming is the only recommended method of cleaning a air mattress. Using a mattress pad, however, will help protect your bedroom sleep set from most stains. Make sure the pad is washable and easy to remove and replace.
Handles of the mattress
The handles on the sides of the mattress should never be used to support the mattress’s entire weight; they should be used only to position the air mattress over the box spring. If improperly used, the handles could eventually pull away from the mattress and damage the fabric.
Rotate and turn the mattress
After you’ve vacuumed the top of your air mattress, turn it over and swivel it around (move the head to the bottom, and the bottom to the head). Do this once every two weeks during the first two months of bedroom use, and every three months thereafter. It’s also a good idea to rotate the box spring periodically.
Getting rid of stains
If a tough stain occurs, use upholstery shampoo (following the directions exactly) or mild soap and cold water, and rub lightly with a soft sponge or brush. The bedroom set should never be soaked. To speed drying time, stand the air mattress on its side and point an electric fan to blow across the moistened area.
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