When going on a trip outside the city, you need to take care not only of food and hygiene products, but also the quality of sleep. Are you expecting to visit relatives? Where are they all located? An inflatable mattress sofa is a great way to arrange all the guests comfortably and without piling up the room with furniture. It is very convenient to store an entire bed in the closet and, if necessary, inflate it.
How to choose an air mattress?
Before buying, you need to find everything carefully, because today there are a huge number of companies and models. Here's what you should pay attention to:
- Presence of a pump. There are inflatable mattresses for sleep with an integrated air compressor, there is a conventional pump without an electric pump. The compressor is very convenient because it allows you to quickly pump up or blow out the bed without unnecessary problems. This design has only one minus its weight. In addition, the compressor is powered from the network, so for a hiking trip it's a bad option, but for the house is perfect.
- Material of manufacture. The basis of this mattress is most often made of PVC. On top, the mattress is covered with textiles or vinyl. As a textile coating, choose viscose, velor, jacquard. This is a good option for a mattress that needs to be used as a bed. For lovers of aesthetic appearance, viscose covers are suitable, but pragmatists should prefer a long-lived jacquard. Textile coating is convenient in that the sheet does not slip off it. The vinyl cover is best used for beach or suburban area. It is very easy to wash, the material is waterproof.
- According to the type of attachment mattresses are conditionally divided into point and solid. Solid mattresses with longitudinal arrangement are more durable. Point mattresses are more vulnerable, but the appearance of dimples is considered to be more aesthetic.
- Budget inflatable mattresses for sleep are often unpretentious in terms of their design, but they are not very comfortable to sleep. During the rest you get the impression that something is rolling under the body. Dents may appear during use. Give preference to models with bulkheads inside, then such problems can be avoided.
Dimensions of air mattresses
The dimensions of the bed can be different. One-piece inflatable mattress measures about 76x190 cm. Most often, the purchase of this size is due to the desire to save or small dimensions of the apartment. A one-piece inflatable mattress is one of the cheapest, it is often bought for the beach. It is much more pleasant to sunbathe on a soft, clean mattress than on the sand. Yes, and you can swim in the sea on such a mattress, except for models with a built-in pump.
The semi-double mattress measures approximately 100x200 cm. This is the most convenient option for one person. There are high and low models. The first is usually about 50 cm, and the second does not exceed 23 cm.
Between the full double and one and a half beds there is another size - 137x193 cm. Such beds are bought for one person, but they are only 22 cm high. The double models have dimensions of about 152x203 cm. This is a good option for a full rest at once two people. The height can be from 23 to 56 cm.
Inflatable Orthopedic Mattresses
Due to the wavy form, the shape of the product remains, orthopedic properties are ensured. When you are lying on the bed, the weight of the body will be evenly distributed around the perimeter, no holes or dips are formed.
How much does an air mattress cost?
When you come to the store and see temptingly low prices, think about the reason for their appearance. Surely you have reviewed a lot of prices of different manufacturers, you learned the average prices for the city for such products. When you are interested in the seller, how much is the air mattress, do not hesitate to find out the reason for the low price. If you are offered an excellent bed with orthopedic properties and its price is below $ 100, it is possible that you are selling restored products. The word "restored" means the elimination of a marriage or dents and resale.