How To Fix Leak In Air Mattress

Your eyes ears hand or tissue paper can help you find the hole even if it s a small one so you can easily patch the mattress.
How to fix leak in air mattress. Position the blow up mattress up against a wall with the bottom facing you as this is where the majority of holes will be found. If you are unable to pinpoint the source by listening for the subtle whistle of escaping air the next step is to grab a sponge and dish soap. If the leak is elusive you can feel for the leak listen for escaping air or run a soapy sponge along the surface looking for telltale bubbles to emerge where the leak is.
Before you try to locate a leak in an air mattress inflate it as much as you can and inspect the valve to see if it s damaged since a broken valve is a common source of leaks. To patch a leak in an air mattress start by using sandpaper to lightly scrub away the soft felt on the surface of the mattress around the hole to help the glue stick better. If the valve looks fine try spraying the air mattress with warm soapy water and looking for bubbles created by air escaping the mattress.