How to deflate an air mattress

Today, many ordinary people are increasingly beginning to use such a unique product as an air mattress in their everyday life. The popularity of this product can be explained quite simply:

• this is a great alternative to the usual bed and sofa;
• the product can be used effectively when the living space is small;
• he will be indispensable when unexpected guests arrive;
• For active outdoor recreation, it is convenient to use as a lounger.

All these advantages are based on the fact that when folded it has a fairly compact size and can be inflated quite quickly.

However, in addition to pumping it up, it also needs to be deflated periodically. And, at first glance, it would seem that this is a completely simple and insignificant operation, but the situation is a little more complicated.

Did you know that regularly deflating an air mattress incorrectly significantly reduces its service life and very quickly renders the product unusable?

In order to prevent the development of such situations, in this article we will talk in detail about how to properly deflate an air mattress, what mistakes can be made when performing this operation, and also provide information about the types of valves for these products.

Basic types of valves for inflation and deflation

Before you find out in what ways you can deflate a mattress, first of all, you should familiarize yourself with all the types of valve mechanisms of these products.

Today there are the following types of valves:

The plug is considered the simplest valve option. Typically used in small inflatable products where there is no high internal air pressure. The stopper is usually made of plastic and is fairly easy to open.

A screw cap is also considered a simple type of valve mechanism, however, it is a more reliable option, since the thread prevents the valve from accidentally opening.

The double valve is notable for the fact that in addition to the main flap, there is another safety mechanism inside that prevents deflation if the lid of the device is opened.

Valve "2 in 1" consists of the following structural elements:

• screw-on housing;
• valve cover;
• built-in air bleed adapter.

This valve design allows you to effectively retain air in the air mattress and prevent debris from getting inside during the process of inflating the product.

Valve "3 in 1" its design features resemble a double valve mechanism, but the device has special lugs, by pressing which you can partially deflate the air.

Air release methods

There are several methods of deflation, among which are the following:

Descending naturally

To deflate air from an air mattress naturally, you must adhere to the following recommendations:

• open the valve and wait a while until the air comes out on its own;
• If the mattress has a double valve, then, first of all, you need to remove the cover, and then squeeze the valve in order to move the inner flap.

Advice! In some situations it is very difficult to move the inner flap. In this case, you should use a non-sharp object at hand, with which you need to push through the additional valve for the unhindered release of air from the air mattress!

Descending with a foot pump

This deflation process is performed as follows:

• the foot pump is pressed or screwed tightly to the valve;
• start pressing the pump, but you need to apply much less effort than when inflating;
• Air fills the air chamber of the pump and is then released through the foot pump check valve.

Recommendation! Do not rush to deflate the mattress with a foot pump using intense pressure! You won’t save time, and you’ll also put in a lot of physical effort!

Deflating an air mattress using an automatic pump will not be particularly difficult; you just need to securely attach the pump to the product and turn on the “blowing air” mode. In this case, the air will come out quickly and evenly.

How to avoid mistakes when deflating

Very often, when deflating, people make some mistakes that can lead to damage to the product and its subsequent repair.

To avoid similar mistakes in the future, you should adhere to the following recommendations:

• The air mattress must be laid out on a flat surface before deflating;
• Remove all sharp objects from the area where the blowing will occur;
• It is advisable to remove all heating devices away;
• You should not use car pumps or other high-pressure pumps for deflation.

Thus, we have covered all the important aspects of deflating an air mattress.

We sincerely hope that the information presented will be quite educational for you.

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