How to Check for Holes in Air Mattresses with an Internal Pump

Having an air mattress with an internal pump is a great way to expand your sleeping options without adding on to your home or going to the expense of buying a sleeper sofa. Not only are air mattresses economical but also space savers because they can be deflated and stored when not in use. If you suspect that you have a leak in your air mattress, try a few straight-forward procedures to determine whether you actually do have a problem.

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Instructions

- 1
  Inflate the air mattress. Wait to see if the mattress looses air on its own. Listen for any sounds of air seeping out of the mattress. Lay on the mattress and listen if you're having trouble hearing anything.
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  Inspect the mattress for holes. Holes typically form on the bottom and sides of mattress. Check the seams closely because this is where factory defects are likely to appear.
- 3
  Run your hand over the air mattress slowly to feel for possible air loss.
- 4
  Rub a sponge with soapy water around the mattress's edges and inflation valve. Watch for bubbles. Work in small sections for less of a mess. Dry each section before moving on to another section.

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