Is there any reason why I can't leave it inflated and use it like a regular mattress? Seems the most practical/comfortable for the price.
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I have severe allergies, so I have been sleeping on an aerobed mattress for years, I started out with the California King, which i can no longer find in the style I had, so now I have two twins, set into a bed frame. It is so comfortable, easy to keep clean & very durable.
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You definitely can! And it last for about 2 mos. tops ; then starts either leaking or air escaping thru the pump area, but its junk if you ask me.
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We've left ours inflated since we got it in early April - 2 months ago. It became a little softer, but I think that's because it's new and hasn't been inflated before, all the little wrinkles are smoothed out by the air now. It seems just fine, but we use it only once in a while maybe once a week, not every night. I don't think it is meant to be used daily like a regular mattress.
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It definitely holds the air overnight (which many other brands do not) - not sure how it would hold up long term - I guess you could just inflate it periodically as needed.
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Yes because it won't last past 2 or 3 months. .. that's what I used it for. .. Definitely NOT worth it...Mine is now at the city dump with 4 holes in it. .. After the first 3 were patched, it wouldn't hold with the4 th patch
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Good idea in theory. My concern would be the mattress spacing in the middle. Could a foam form be placed to fill the few inches? If not, I would wonder if the mattresses would move.
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Yes, it can lose air overnight. When I have guests I have to pump it up every morning, but guests have said it is very comfortable, and it's not unsightly like the ones that are on the floor. If you are thinking of this for a permanent bed for yourself, I would say it's not the right option, but for the occasional guest, it is very, very good.
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Honestly the density is like one of those large sponges you use to wash your car. I don't know if that sounds good to you but it is really very comfortable. It is dense enough that even someone in the 180 lb range would not feel the mattress underneath it. I think it adds a great level of cushy comfort to an existing mattress.
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You may have to physically blow some additional air into the valve to fully inflate - and thus fully extend - the mat.Only complaint I have with mat is I'm a 'side sleeper' and the 2" thickness is still not enough to avoid pressure points at hip and shoulder. (Adult male, 5'9", 195#.... Maye the 195# thing is more of the issue!!)
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No, no, and no. This is a very good, very comfortable air mattress with some outstanding features, the best of which is the automatic virtually silent "never flat" secondary inflation pump. I guess you could wipe the suede-like top down with a damp rag, - best solution is use a mattress pad and don't get the bed dirty. We slept on ours for months and they were never dirty enough to wash.
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The sleeper is quite comfortable as is. Keep in mind it is a convertible which limits too much added density if you have an expectation of leaving mattress inside the converted ottoman. If you store it elsewhere your options are definitely increased.
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It does feel comfortable within 10 minutes! As you see from other posts. the mattress is very bulky and heavy. That's because it is much more foam than air. I do a lot of camping, but I had to cancel my fall camping trip, so I haven't slept on it yet.
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We keep ours inflated in our basement, because we have room right now. I also don't have my own pump :O It's kinda big and obnoxious for everyday unless you have the space. It doesn't take too long to inflate! The anticipation is worth it!
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I bought a "Genesis Twin Size Foam/Cotton/Polyester Futon Mattress" for the frame. I don't know if it's still available through Amazon. It fits fine, overlapping the sides and top/bottom just a bit, as I want it. I've never tried to fold it back onto itself, and I think it's a bit thick for actually using it that way. But it also seems to me that you wouldn't want a thinner futon or else you might feel the frame through it when you use it in the normal way. That's all I know, since I have no experience beyond this frame and futon. You might also consider adding a foam pad over the futon - it's sooo comfy!!! Like floating on air. I bought a "Genesis Twin Size Foam/Cotton/Polyester Futon Mattress" for the frame. I don't know if it's still available through Amazon. It fits fine, overlapping the sides and top/bottom just a bit, as I want it. I've never tried to fold it back onto itself, and I think it's a bit thick for actually using it that way. But it also seems to me that you wouldn't want a thinner futon or else you might feel the frame through it when you use it in the normal way. That's all I know, since I have no experience beyond this frame and futon. You might also consider adding a foam pad over the... » Read More I bought a "Genesis Twin Size Foam/Cotton/Polyester Futon Mattress" for the frame. I don't know if it's still available through Amazon. It fits fine, overlapping the sides and top/bottom just a bit, as I want it. I've never tried to fold it back onto itself, and I think it's a bit thick for actually using it that way. But it also seems to me that you wouldn't want a thinner futon or else you might feel the frame through it when you use it in the normal way. That's all I know, since I have no experience beyond this frame and futon. You might also consider adding a foam pad over the futon - it's sooo comfy!!! Like floating on air. « Show Less
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Hey James, it's not a sink into it and forget reality exists kind of couch but it's certainly comfortable. When I snore too much my girlfriend sleeps out on it and she has no problem. When I have trouble sleeping in bed myself I go out to the couch and fall right to sleep. For the price I couldn't ask for anything more. I've also had no issues with the durability. Hope that helps!
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Keep in mind that there is coils in this mattress. The coils are very firm and there is no bounce whatsoever. It's the opposite of sleeping on a cloud. :-)
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I found mine to have the same firmness. The best advice I can give is to force yourself to try it for about 3 nights. You will either love it or hate it. Just take comfort in the return policy!
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No Kay, actually the sides hold a slight amount of air if I keep getting up to reinflate it, while the middle holds absolutely NO air at all, resulting in a confusingly painful back ache. The disclaimer written right on the mattress states that if it loses air, it's not a leak! What a rip off! It would be funny if it wasn't so painful.I bought this mattress so I could sleep near a very sick relative. I'm now back to sleeping in a chair, which is more comfortable than the mattress. If you hear about a better one, I'd appreciate hearing from you. Thanks!
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I would suggest sticking with a spring mattress if you are concerned about weight/sagging. If you notice the store floor models of the solid "memoryfoams" they all have a bit of a sink from people just testing them --- I went with a combo model - individually wrapped coils/springs with only the outer layer memory foam. for us it was much better and breathes more cooler.
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You have to leave it on but the sound of the maintenance is far below the inflation.Only problem I found was the mattress tended to over inflate and loose that nice shape they have in all the pictures.I am somewhat heavier than a lot of people and mine also tore around one of the dimples.
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The problem with those is that they originally come "compressed". Once you rip open the bag and the pouch, they inflate to 2.5 time the size and weight, and can't go back. I'm afraid it would be like moving a regular mattress! I had the same problem as you, once, with a king size foam mattress, from a different manufacturer. The master bedroom was on the 2nd floor, and the staircase narrow and sinuous/winding. We had to lift it up thru the outside wall of the house and bring it in thru the window!