I've slept on numerous air beds and even while they all have unique attributes there are several details that are typical among each of them no matter the company. One of the confusing points for people that only use an air mattress every now and then is that they all seem to loose air on the first sleep or even two. Nearly all incorrectly believe the air mattress might be leaking or there is some other material defect in the mattress yet the fact is there is typically a simple reason for this and it involves one or both of the following items.
The types of materials utilized to construct an air mattress tend to expand. Air mattresses are generally made from vinyl or rubber. Whenever you fill up the airbed with air these materials expand and also stretch to allow the air and then you lay down on the bed causing the materials to be expanded more and also experience more stretching. All of this expansion is very normal and is simply settled by adding more air to the bed. Do this soon after the first night sleep on the bed and maybe the next but try not to get worried, it's normal.
The next reason is a bit more challenging to understand and common as the first. It's known as contraction. As you fill up the airbed the pump that is inflating the airbed is to some degree heating up the air and this heated air expands to occupy a lot more room. As some time passes and the air cools closer to the ambient temperatures in the surrounding situation it shrinks down and takes up a smaller amount room and can in this circumstance can certainly leave your air mattress less firm or full. You'll be able to address this in the same way that you'd handle the expanding materials. Just squeeze in a little more air and you will only have to do this for the original and maybe second day. One more thing regarding the contracting air. It could be much more distinct in a extremely cool environment and at night so give your airbed a firmness test just before laying down for the night if it's cold.
Understanding this should help to make owning and using your airbed much easier. I know that in the beginning I used to be scared that my airbed had sprung an air leak in a few beds and then add more air and have a wonderful night sleep. Should you wake up and 1/2 your body is actually touching the ground down below well, you most likely have a leak but if you rouse to only a less firm mattress simply start adding some air and understand that you are working with ordinary forces of nature.
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