Does this mattress have to be deflated 3 times before each use, or 3 times before first use only? It will be stored away after guests leave. Thank you
1520176
There is only one way to inflate and then deflate the mattress when you're done. It's very easy, it does not have to be done 3 times. The hard part is getting it to fit back into the bag when it's deflated.
1520177
I don't think it even needs to be deflated three times before the first use or any use. I have used mine once in a while storing it for long periods with no problems.
1520178
Don't know but DO NOT recommend this item....leaked right out box and that seems to be a common problem according to other reviewers
1520179
I'm not sure, i have never heard of this defation technique before, sorry can't help you on this matter, but I have been using it for a few months now, it's very comfy and didnt leak at first but now it's starting to leak a little. I can still use it though, i just add more air the next day before I use it.
1863881
You should deflate the air mattress first. There'd be no way to store it + the mattress, and I would be concerned about the mattress getting caught in a pinch-point when you folded the cot and then springing a leak.
2236477
The mattress is bulky and doesn't fold or roll well. That feature is part of what makes it nice and firm to sit on and sleep on. You can roll it and if it was tied with bungee cords or something strong you could store it that way but it would be really big...at least 3 foot in diameter.
45287
Be sure to lay it out on a flat surface for about 24 hours. It should flatten out ok. Mine was shipped in a box and the mattress was pretty much rolled in a ball. I honestly don't see how they got it like that but it was ok within 24 hours.
1168792
Mine was ok after about 8 hours. It looked to be fully decompressed by then but I also just purchased mine as a guest bed so it wasn't slept on for a few days anyway.
284620
We puchased our mattress 4 months prior to our daughter sleeping on it. I took it out of plastic and let air out for weeks before our little one started sleeping in crib. I have always air out new mattress and pillows before 1st use. Let it air out with no sheets or coverings
975710
Mine deflates at least 50% between uses. It's annoying, but it's so fast to reinflate that I don't care. If you're using it a lot it will be inconvenient.
2112294
In my experiences with the foam mattresses and pillows, they all have a sort of chemical/packaging odor. It goes away by itself, you just have to let it air out for a few days, then it is completely gone. I don't recommend sleeping on it until then, but it really does go away.I don't know where you are located or what the weather is like, but you could put it outside during the day to help expedite the process. Really though, don't let the smell be the factor in not buying it. We ordered three different foam mattresses from three different places as well as foam pillows and they all had the same odor and in all of them, the smell completely vanished. In my experiences with the foam mattresses and pillows, they all have a sort of chemical/packaging odor. It goes away by itself, you just have to let it air out for a few days, then it is completely gone. I don't recommend sleeping on it until then, but it really does go away.I don't know where you are located or what the weather is like, but you could put it outside during the day to help expedite the process. Really though, don't let the smell be the factor in not buying it. We ordered three different foam mattresses from three different places as well as foam pillows and they all... » Read More In my experiences with the foam mattresses and pillows, they all have a sort of chemical/packaging odor. It goes away by itself, you just have to let it air out for a few days, then it is completely gone. I don't recommend sleeping on it until then, but it really does go away.I don't know where you are located or what the weather is like, but you could put it outside during the day to help expedite the process. Really though, don't let the smell be the factor in not buying it. We ordered three different foam mattresses from three different places as well as foam pillows and they all had the same odor and in all of them, the smell completely vanished. « Show Less
1753035
The mattress comes with a cloth bag to store it in so no need for the original box. When deflated and rolled inside the cloth bag it is comparable to a stored sleeping bag, maybe slightly larger. Hope this helps.
1549478
When I first received the mattress I was very happy with it. I use it when we have guests over the weekend. However, after a few months, the mattress is not holding air and has to be blown up again almost once a day. The reason I purchased it was due to reviews that said it did not leak. That is not true. It does leak and I am very disappointed after paying that much for a guest mattress. The good news is that it plugs into the wall and is easily re-inflated. That is better than the kind that plug into the lighter of a car when trying to use it in a home.
1164945
You should be fine. The mattress is designed to be stored compressed. I would imagine that if it is stored for an extremely lengthy period, the time to achieve the real shape might be a little longer. It only took mine a couple of hours. I unpacked it the night I received it.
48949
That's not been my experience ..... I let mine self inflate for about 20 min or so then gave it a few lung fulls of air to finish the process (probably not something you'd want to do in freezing weather). While it is true that the longer you wait the more air will naturally migrate into the mattress, but you do reach a point where you get increasingly diminishing returns. Normally 10 to 20 min is plenty followed by some forced air input either by lung power or small pump to finish the inflation to your tastes of firmness.
1753040
You store it in a small bag - not the box - when it is deflated and it rolls up smaller than the bag they provide and just a little smaller than a sleeping bag. It is not large to store at all. Super easy!
1894344
When this is shipped, the mattress is compressed by removing air from the packaging. I found it quickly resumed its shape once it was opened and mattress was unfolded.
1641672
No, It doesn't inflate. I put it on before the airbed is fully inflated and it fits very well. It won't hurt the mattress.
1676196
You don't need the pump to deflate. Just push the air out. I wouldn't leave it attached to the bed. It just fits into the bag along with the bed when deflated. It's good.
71911
This mattress is pretty firm and I don't think you'd get it rolled once it's unpacked. It's more like a traditional mattress. You could definitely fold it, but that would be it for storage. It IS high quality and I would definitely recommend it for comfort and durability and quality.