Inflatable furniture: varieties, care rules and selection criteria

Inflatable furniture has no less right to exist than cabinet or soft samples. But consumers need to know what its main varieties and key selection criteria are. And so that after the purchase the inflatable furniture does not let down as long as possible, you will have to deal with the basic rules of care.

How inflatable furniture can be used depends on its specific look. A sofa, of course (albeit an inflatable one), is not capable of replacing a wardrobe. But it's not only that. Inflatable products can also be used at home, no matter how strange it may sound. Such designs will make it possible to accommodate unexpectedly arrived guests.

Beds, mattresses, sofas that come out of nowhere save space. They blend harmoniously into almost any interior. You just need to choose models with the appropriate appearance for the occasion. But the inflatable furniture will also please the owners of summer cottages. There is almost always an acute shortage of free space, and therefore any opportunity to save useful space should be welcomed.

Outdoor inflatable furniture is easy to transport. Therefore, you can not only deliver it to the place in the spring and take it away in the fall, but also with each round trip. Reliable modern products are resistant to moisture. They will take their rightful place on the lawn, and in the house, and under the shade of trees. But inflatable furniture can also be supplied in the children's room.

In this case, it has the most vivid appearance. Everything to attract toddlers, elementary schoolchildren and even teenagers. Themed drawings and other design techniques are often used. Inflatable furniture for children can be placed at home and outdoors. Of course, if it is made of suitable reliable materials.

Picnic items deserve a special mention. They should be lighter than home and garden counterparts, because no one will be happy to carry weights during the holiday. At the same time, engineers must lighten the structure without losing strength.

Among the advantages of modern inflatable furniture, one can name, first of all, the ease of combining it into groups. The materials used for such structures are practically not subject to combustion. Yes, it would be rash to put inflatable household items near the fire. However, an accidental butt poses no risk. The compilers of inflatable furniture sets harmonize them very carefully.

Caring for such products is simple. It is definitely simpler than traditional case models. You can put inflatable headsets and their individual parts at any convenient place where there is such a need. But still, it is worthwhile to understand that even the most modern materials have relative strength. They cannot be compared in terms of mechanical characteristics with MDF, solid wood, especially with metal.

And you also need to take into account the following properties of inflatable furniture:

• a wide variety of sizes and shapes;
• the ability to free up space quickly when there is no need for furniture;
• excellent level of comfort;
• excellent hygienic properties;
• relatively low price;
• insufficient (in comparison with body counterparts) durability;
• dependence on air temperature;
• low suitability for adherents of an active lifestyle and for violent children's games;
• high probability of damage from heavy, sharp (cutting) objects.

It should be noted that upholstered inflatable furniture is now represented by a wide variety of options. Armchairs are becoming an increasingly popular solution in this segment. The most modern technologies are actively used in their production. The inflatable chair easily converts into a sleeping area for one person. The permissible load is most often up to 130 kg, which is quite enough even for rather heavy users.

You can purchase, in particular:

• chaise longue chair;
• mattress armchair;
• double furniture, where it is convenient to recline;
• bean bags;
• products with armrests and headrests (either armrests separately or separately headrests).

Important: if you need to buy a wide bed, you will have to focus on models with two or more cameras. Typical sizes:

• for single-bed modifications no more than 0.9 m;
• for one-and-a-half - no more than 1.2 m;
• for double - no more than 1.7 m;
• for “king size” products - from 1.7 to 2 m.

Filling an inflatable bed with air manually is not always convenient. Manufacturers take this into account and offer in a number of models battery-operated or built-in pumps connected to the mains.

Attention: some types of pneumatic beds can even have a pronounced orthopedic effect. If such a product is purchased for those suffering from diseases and general weakness, high headrests are a useful addition. As for mattresses, models for indoor use are usually 25-30 cm high.

There are several types of mattresses:

• for daily use;
• orthopedic;
• intended for children;
• intended for tourists.

There are also inflatable sofas. They are divided into subspecies:

• children;
• corner;
• transformable.

A prime example of an inflatable furniture from Intex is the Classic Downy Bed... Its dimensions are 0.76x1.91x0.22 m. The weight of the packed mattress is 2.37 kg. It is made in China, but in an official factory with strict quality control. This model belongs to the Comfort series and is painted blue.

Its positive properties can be considered impermeability to moisture, lightness and small size. Thanks to the flock-based coating, the linen placed on top will not slip. At the same time, easy cleaning is guaranteed. All types of mechanical and electrified pumps from Intex can be used to inflate the mattress.

Has a good reputation and model Supreme Air-Flow Bed... Its size is 1.52x2.03x0.51 m. The weight of the packed bed is 16.5 kg. The equipment is provided with an internal pump designed for a voltage of 220 V. Other features are as follows:

• partitions based on polyester fibers facilitate and simplify construction;
• the ribs are located in the transverse plane, which makes the bed stronger;
• rupture of partitions is almost excluded;
• an auxiliary fabric covering is provided;
• you can inflate and deflate furniture very quickly;
• there is a hole for connecting a mechanical pump, a carrying bag and a self-adhesive patch.

Bestway presents a folding inflatable Fold N Sit armchair... It has an easily operated steel frame. Therefore, the product is very compact. Its weight is 2.1 kg. The permissible load level is 105 kg.

Alternative - camping folding Fold N Rest bed. Its main parameters:

• dimensions 1.9x0.64x0.42 m;
• steel elements with a diameter of 2.5 cm;
• weight 9 kg;
• case included;
• suitability for spending the night outdoors;
• permissible load 110 kg.

Inflatable furniture should be looked after as carefully as possible. Before unpacking it in the cold season, you need to wait 2 or 3 hours. Only after warming up to room temperature can such products be used.

Swimming pools and other products that will be constantly exposed to the sun are inflated in the same proportion. VImportant: air can only be pumped using specialized pumps operating at low pressure. High pressure devices, vacuum cleaners and hair dryers must not be used. All inflatable furniture must be stored only when deflated. Any contact with moisture is unacceptable.

And here washing and subsequent drying is more correct to carry out when the products are inflated... Cleaning with brushes and any abrasive agents is strictly inadmissible. Almost always, washing with an unsaturated lather, which is applied to a soft sponge, is sufficient. Then the furniture is wiped dry and left to air for a while. It is advised to fold inflatable products as carefully as possible - sometimes a roller is rolled out of them; it is impossible to press strongly at the same time, even to displace the remaining air.

As with choosing any other item, you first need to decide on the desired brands. Then they study the reviews, and always on different, mutually independent sites. Be sure to decide on a budget. Among inflatable furniture, there are both affordable versions and very expensive products. In addition to the already mentioned brands Intex, Bestway, Coleman products also deserve attention.

It is impractical to buy inflatable beds with point attachments. Only low-quality specimens are equipped with them. A headrest is really only needed for those who have neck pain. For daily use, only a flock bed is suitable. Here are some more recommendations:

• the mattress for every day should be as tight as possible;
• for hunters and fishermen, it makes sense to take a tourist option;
• all seams and joints should be carefully checked;
• the most resistant to gusts of wind are models with special chambers filled with water.

In the next video, you will find an overview of the Intex 66770 inflatable mattress and the Intex 68610 foot pump.