Air Mattress Buying Guide

It sure beats sleeping on the sofa or contort yourself into a chair or lying on the cold floor with a towel when Portable airbeds are smart sleeping solutions that can be used when needed and tuck away neatly to save space when not needed. Sleeping on air does not necessarily mean comfort. Due to the lack of solid support, it is unable to support and alleviate stress from your body's spine effectively and if you sleep on such a bed for several days continuously, you will soon feel the strain on your body. The mattress support is provided by the contained air which is compressed under your body weight when you lie down on it.

Some light weight models actually look and feel no different from the inflatable sun tan beds found in the swimming pools and lagoons. Also known as airbeds, these portable mattress are typically made of plastic, textile-reinforced plastic, or rubber. They are best suited for temporary stow-away beds for guests or when you need to work overtime in the office till very night and may as well sleep in. However, these softer mattresses do not provide sufficient comfort and support and thus should not be considered for long term usage. This is useful especially in smaller houses without a dedicated guest room.

When not used, they can be deflated and stored away in the cupboard. They can be quickly deployed in the living room or study room. Portable inflatable mattresses can be really useful at times when we have guests staying over for a night.