Sometimes it’s hard to get a fitted sheet to stay on a standard mattress. In that regard, it would seem that air mattresses would be comparable, with the air mattress being slightly more difficult to master due to its substance and range of forms and heights.

 

Don’t quit; sheets are one of the many ways to make an air mattress more comfortable, even though some sheet and air mattress combos might be a little difficult to get functioning together (many will fall off, which can be a bit annoying). 

 

Fortunately, it is a relatively easy process that requires a little experience and understanding to master. Depending on the size of your air mattress, we’ll go through some advice and suggest linens in this section. Most likely, you’ll be able to cover your air mattress with bed linens from your house.

 

 

How to choose air bed sheets

 

Make careful to treat your air mattress like a regular mattress to enhance its appeal; an inflatable mattress will profit from plush sheets just as much as any other mattress. Choose the proper sheets for your air mattress to give your loved ones an unforgettable sleeping experience.

 

 

  • Determine where you will use the air mattress

 

Flannel sheets are a good investment if you live somewhere chilly or only have visitors during ski season because they transform any space into a cozy hideaway when placed on top of an air mattress. If you’re camping close to a beach, flannel sheets are a wonderful option because of their distinctive loose knap, which allows sand to sift away. 

 

Check these satin linens if you plan a romantic trip in your living room or the woods. Anyplace becomes a romantic paradise because of the velvety feel. Cotton linens are a good option if your air mattress will largely travel with you when you go outside. Legs sore from a day of hiking will feel wonderful on the fresh cotton sheets.

 

 

  • The measurement of the air mattress

 

You can frequently use sheets for different mattresses on an air mattress. If your air mattress isn’t very thin or thick, read the instructions that came with it. Otherwise, you can use the appropriate size of conventional sheets for your manual bed and air mattress. 

 

If the top of the air mattress is flocked, you can use a flat sheet draped across the top; the flock will assist hold the sheet in place. Deep fitted sheets are also an option for extra-high air mattresses.

 

 

  • Think about how frequently you’ll wash the sheets

 

Can you also use these sheets on your bed mattress? Will you need to wash them frequently? Make sure you can wash them in a machine. Will the sheets only be used once a year and on air mattresses? Don’t discount linens that require ironing to achieve their optimum appearance. Select sheets and use them by their care instructions if cleanliness is important to you.

 

 

Options for maintaining sheets on air mattresses

 

How are air mattresses’ sheets maintained? Having a device that keeps your air mattress and sheets together is essential. When picking one, you must, however, exercise extreme caution. Your air mattress has, may we say, a somewhat delicate structure. It was fragile but not in a way that might cause it to break; rather, it was easily poked or popped. By placing a sheet that won’t move on top of your air mattress, you may protect it in many ways and improve the quality of your sleep.

 

 

  1. Create an air mattress cover that is unique. It is a wise choice for you. You can sew your custom air mattress cover or have someone else do it for you. Have you ever noticed that bedding has a rear opening or zippers on the entire surface? In particular, if you plan to place it on top of the air mattress or cover the entire thing, make sure it will fit. The sheet is more securely held in place as it extends beneath the mattress if you choose a cover that fits up to the bottom section of the mattress. The sheet might be solid because it becomes stuck when placed in a frame or on the ground.
  2. Use some velcro tapes. Given that your air mattress is made of rubber and you cannot adhere velcro tape directly to it, you may be wondering how velcro tapes can be useful. The opposite side can be adhered to using glue sticks or adhesives in each corner of your bed frames or on the floor. The sheets you already have at home, or you can cover the sheet you purchased without a strap with the opposite sides of your velcro tapes.
  3. Obtain a sheet with a strap. You must ensure that the sheets you purchase come with a strap to hold your mattresses. It is the most frequently advised remedy for standard-sized air mattresses. It is simple to buy a bedsheet with straps built to prevent the sheet from slipping off an air mattress, much like hospital bed mattresses have the typical size. Make sure the sheet you select will fit your mattress before purchasing. The strap shouldn’t be too tight, as well.
  4. Put some straps on. For example, your preferred sheet doesn’t work well because it lacks a strap. For it, you can buy straps. Alternatively, you can use tied garters to tuck them in at the corners. By doing this, you may maintain your mattress inclined while wearing a sheet and any additional comforters on hand without worrying about them shifting or rising off the floor.

 

 

Final Thoughts

 

Although the method of putting on the sheets is the same, it is obvious that air mattresses are slicker than regular mattresses. When dressing one, this is the main source of frustration. Fortunately, you may avoid problems using the right technique and tools like sheets.

 

When dressing your air mattress, you should ideally be able to use items from your home. The dimensions are the key sign to watch for, which AvaCare Medical discussed here. Our website is for you if you need products that may help you put sheets on your air mattress! For more information, please call us at 1-877-813-7799 or email us at info@avacaremedical.com.