The quintessential mattress in a box, the air mattress has been used for generations. People use it when guests come over, when people need a place to crash, and whenever a quick and comfortable option for a good nights rest needs to be made up out of thin air. An air mattress is a great way to get a good nights rest in a hurry, and while it might not be the most comfortable thing in the world, it can work.
But while an air mattress might be a good quick and dirty option, can it be a permanent one? Can you take your air mattress off the floor and place it on a regular bed frame?
You Can Put An Air Mattress On A Bed Frame… Just Make Sure It Fits
Easily the biggest issue that many people have with moving and maneuvering an air mattress is that it can very easily get punctured and damaged, especially if you have a metal bed frame that comes with loose springs or other jagged edges that can cut into the air mattress if you make a wrong move.
The best type of bed frame to use with air mattresses are platform bed frames that have close together slats, because you need a solid and a flat surface in order to provide even support. These beds will also prevent the air mattress from sagging because the slats won’t have the wide gaps that don’t support the bed. Additionally, solid panel bed frames can also be flat and sturdy as well.
This further reduces the risk that the air mattress will lose support as you get in and out of bed. You don’t want to put an air mattress on an adjustable bed frame, which can fold and change positions throughout the night, and that can cause your air mattress to fold and become damaged.
Keep An Eye On Your Air Mattress
Even if you are using a compatible bed frame for your air mattress, you need to ensure that you are keeping a solid eye on your air mattress every time you get into and out of your bed. Make sure to keep on cleaning your air mattress, clean the bed frame, and regularly inspect the air mattress for potential leaks. Especially whenever you are moving the bedframe on and off the bed in order to refill the air mattress.
It only takes one leak to cause a massive problem for your air mattress, so be extremely careful and make sure that your bed frame is compatible. Then you can put your air mattress on your bed frame and get a good nights sleep!
