Air Mattress Repair Fuzzy Side and 5 Repair Tips

When you get a hole on the fuzzy side of an air mattress, a repair might seem impossible. In this video I will show you how to repair your air mattress, even on the fuzzy side! Most air mattresses have velour or "flocking" on the top side to keep bedding from sliding off and to prevent static electricity, this fuzz is very useful for these reasons. These little hairs do however prevent a vinyl patch from sticking! In this video I show my process for fixing a leak on an air mattress on the fuzzy side and I've included my method for how to find leaks and the best way to repair just about any vinyl inflatable, including an air mattress.
About four years ago, I found myself faced with a hole on the fuzzy side of a camping air mattress and the prospect of throwing it in the garbage prompted me to discover a method for repairing an air mattress with a hole on the velour side. I used this repair method successfully and I still use that air mattress when I camp in the bed of my truck (it's a Coleman single tall queen air mattress). Recently my double tall queen size Intex air mattress started leaking and once again the hole was on the top fuzzy side so I am once again going to show my air mattress repair method for the fuzzy side!
🙂Full disclosure here, I do receive a small commission from traffic that I drive to my affiliate links and As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
🛒My Amazon Store ⤵️
www.amazon.com...
⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
-Merch--Merch--Merch--Merch-
Mr Fred’s Merch NOW AVAILABLE⤵️
mrfredsdiy.com
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Amazon Links
✅🎶Music: www.epidemicso...
✅Tear Aid Vinyl Repair Kit
amzn.to/3n7mP5n
✅My Air Mattress
amzn.to/3zkzF5b
✅”Reader” Safety Glasses 👓 amzn.to/3sFLmCD
🟢EZ-SideWalls amzn.to/3wO8UaC
🟢EZ-Up Ambassador Canopy:
amzn.to/3NyeIu8
🔋⚡️EBL Rechargeable AAA Batteries Pack of 8 amzn.to/3oBYx4z
🔋⚡️EBL Rechargeable AA Batteries Pack of 8 amzn.to/3JbSWeZ
⛺️ Check out our Sister KZbin Channel ​⁠for camping gear reviews & how-to’s⛺️
Brunt Boots Link⤵️
🥾 🥾 Want to try Brunt work Boots with me? 🥾 🥾
Go to bruntworkwear.... and enter promo code mrfreds10 at checkout to get $10 off your purchase of $60 or more.
Here is the Link for the EZ UP canopy sidewalls amzn.to/3wO8UaC
----------------------------------------
🙏Help me fund future projects!
$❤️$ Use the “Thanks” Button Above
OR
☕️ www.buymeacoff...
----------------------------------------
Social Media
🔵 Join the Facebook conversation www.facebook.c...
🟣Follow me on Instagram: / mrfredsdiy
⚫️TikTok www.tiktok.com...
🧲Subscribe Today:
kzbin.info...
🙂Full disclosure here, I do receive a small commission from traffic that I drive to my affiliate links.
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
🎯 Goal Zero Products
www.pjtra.com/...
🏆Made in USA🇺🇸
Leatherman “Rev” Multitool (around $50)amzn.to/3wbO0St
Leatherman
www.pntrac.com...
For Businesses Inquiries please Email:
[e-mail]
Mr Fred
505 E Windmill Lane
STE 1C -217
Las Vegas NV
89123
#mrfredsdiy #airmattressrepair

[@MrFredsDIY]

I hope this helps you fix your air mattress! Here is my affiliate link to the patch I use: amzn.to/3jqRbPW 🟣Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/mrfredsdiy/

[@whysoserious6385]

Thanks a lot. I definitely got the motivation I needed to get off my ass and finally fix my air mattress. Fun fact: 90 percent alcohol takes the fuzzy stuff off so so easy.

[@anxietyonline1947]

"Honey what are you doing in the garage?" "Just shaving the air mattress dear!" 🤣 Seriously tho the shaver is a great tip, I have one that needs a patch and I knew the fur would be an issue. Cheers.

[@antonboludo8886]

Thank you for this video. The puncture on my mattress is on the side, however. I don't know how it got there. I must have nicked the mattress at some point. Attempts to repair it have hitherto failed, but I shall keep trying.

[@Golyto]

Excellent job sir, you are very eloquent and it very feel like a show from the 90's, don't apologize for get a commission, you deserve it Boss, thank you for help us as a Dad. I'll do round patches next repair!

[@invaderzim_8833]

yeah, but yet another example of excellent marketing. I'm talking about the fuzzy, felt, fabric side. Spray soapy water on it and the fuzzy side breaks the bubbles tension and you see NO BUBBLES but like a paste of soap n water. Nobody has time to look for a microscopic hole, which is the case for me. Most people don't even have an extra spray bottle to even get started looking. But 5 gallons of soapy water would probably do the trick, so eventually, I will do such a thing, because I have spent too much on air mattresses, and I definitely need to do this if I don't wanna wake up on a half inflated air mattress. Probably the only and best video on this matter. +1

[@roycarlon4456]

Cats + Air Mattress = Bad News

[@viviancastillo8849]

That's how I got holes in mine🐈‍⬛

[@AngelPride757]

Same here!! For the third TIME!!!

[@snakerstran9101]

Also some big dummy stirring ashes in the fire.

[@johnwhitaker545]

Cats. Every time

[@Blake_Guajardo]

Equals kicked like a football the American kind

[@RobertoX-ro8sv]

I like this guys style, well done video. Only thing is, the hole was conveniently on the outside corner; mine is in the crack of the fuzzy quilting pattern. Gonna be tough getting a razor in there, but this video will still help me fix my EXPENSIVE mattress, so thank you

[@MrFredsDIY]

Thanks for the kind comments. Making repairs in a seam is hard! I had a mattress with a tear/hole in a seam on the fuzzy side that I repaired with superglue gel. I added multiple layers over the course of an hour with the bed partially deflated. That repair held for two years before it finally failed. Good luck!

[@thomasinaowens4932]

I just came across a used air mattress with a blow up long pillow I guess you call it. It's a tiny hole right in the indetion on pillow part. I'm guessing I'm gonna have to shave close as I possibly can around the indetion? I work at a junk yard a vehicle came in and had desent used things inside the vehicle I popped trunk and it was a air mattress inside looks brand new maybe used couple times. I cleaned it really good and disinfected it really good. Plugged it in found the hole it's very small. Thanks for the helpful tips!! I'll soon get the glue that you used and a patch to fix it.

[@OrcaGang_BigSmacka]

Thank you. I just used you method and Bed is perfect now 🎉

[@larkinlover]

such a cute dog, great tips!!

[@MrFredsDIY]

Oh goodness, don’t tell her it will go to her head! Thanks for checking out the video!

[@javierlarrea594]

Very interesting Mr Fred.

[@MrFredsDIY]

Thank You for watching!

[@my.screenname.is.taken2]

What about a leak in the seem at the edge where the fuzzy side meets the smooth side

[@MrFredsDIY]

Seems are a problem. I have not found a good repair method for them.

[@Blake_Guajardo]

Your a genius broski

[@THEN1CHE]

Yeah, a razor on an inflatable was a great idea. Now have 2 holes haha. Cheers

[@SixRavenEight]

I was worried about that myself.

[@carsonspier1446]

Same

[@six2eggroll]

Jolie repair!!!!!

[@markvietti]

thank you for your honesty..and the video

[@joaoteixeira335]

Thank you, fantastic help!

[@shiva_hardly_sarcastic]

well explained, thanks alot

[@stopminingmydata]

What if the hole is on the fuzzy side and on a seam for one of the baffles? I'm dealing with that rn

[@MrFredsDIY]

I have had that happen. I used “superglue gel” with the mattress 3/4 inflated, 3 or 4 layers. This extended the life of the mattress for many uses but ultimately failed.

[@januk525]

Thank you

[@MrFredsDIY]

Thanks for watching and good luck with your project!

[@jodykershaw7701]

Use an acetone base nail polish. It takes the fuzz off!

[@abbym272]

@jodykershaw7701 Yessss!! It also works to remove permanent marker(care has to be taken, though depending on where you need to remove it from).

[@heyleighmikaila]

Everyone: Holes in air mattresses are bad. Dude: I know, let me wave my scissors, pointy side down, within an inch just to be sure!

[@JamesAllister]

How do you repair an entire seam on the fuzzy side? I'm coming up with my own strategy for this particular issue Cement glue works but only for a short period of time. I'm pretty knowledgeable because I've been a handyman But I'm looking to find permanent solution that's cost effective My idea thanks to you? Scrape everything as gentle as possible! (Cement Gel Glue) Off as much as possible And the experimenting portion Use what you got Cement Gel Glue and Paper cloth I honestly wish I had a product like"Flex Seal" but sadly I do not Let's see what happens and thank you for creating this video I do think they're better solutions to my particular issue but that's something I'm currently trying to figure out FYI - One of the seams on the fuzzy side bubble up but literally has no leaks! But the seams that are not bubble up keep cracking and breaking I do wish I had a particular "Flex Seal" product I realize I need a product that can bend and move to accommodate for the for pressure of air everytime you inflate and deflate for storage purposes

[@answersinreality6316]

Thank you sir

[@carsonspier1446]

Sounded like a good idea till I started to shave first swipe made a bigger rip and yes I did wet it rip now im in the truck headed to buy super glue and look at mattress

[@sabohamed]

Youre amazing. You ever travel to Australia?

[@MrFredsDIY]

That’s a lot of time in the air!

[@nicolerathfon1615]

My hole in my fuzzy blow up mattress is in the seam/crease. Will this still work for me before I get started?

[@MrFredsDIY]

My guess is that this will probably not work. If the hole is not too big you can try using superglue gel. Fill the mattress 3/4 and slowly build up layers allowing it to dry between them. While this “fix” will nit be permanent, I have used this method to extend a mattress for several uses. Good luck!

[@nicolerathfon1615]

This worked for me! We got 2 lays out of it before the motor on the mattress completely gave out…. New mattress. Just my luck. Thanks for your help nevertheless 😊

[@jacqueline4208]

Large rip along the bottom end of molding could repair it because it's in the curve and the material will pull together to allow it to close. Nothing woeked

[@zhanarriamohogany6045]

I have a hole in mines and I’ve tried to use tape because I don’t have money to keep going out to buy stuff like this so I’m kind of feeling like I’m just gonna have to keep using tape if everything keeps saying I have to go out and buy more stuff just go fix this simple hole🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️and the hole is in the middle of my bed on the fuzzy side😤send help please

[@precisediamondTV]

The seams keep splitting on the fuzzy side of mine. How do you fix that

[@MrFredsDIY]

I carry super glue gel in my camping box for emergencies like that. I was told that over inflating can causes that failure. Thanks for watching.!

[@chelly5350]

Where did you get the blankets that are on top and under your air mattress?

[@MrFredsDIY]

Great question! Those are moving blankets I picked up at Harbor Freight (72” x 80”). They run about $12 and last about 4 years before they start to fall apart. Thanks for watching!

[@novemberrayn2193]

I have a whole in my fuzzy side but the razor won’t it cut it more

[@MrFredsDIY]

I just did a small experiment on my air mattress for you. I used a Q-tip swab and some acetone. I used a small amount on the Q-tip and applied it to the “fuzz“. With some effort in a swirling motion I was able to remove the little hairs. This could be a possible solution for you

[@drewskeez1156]

I dont think this is going to work for me, mine has a pinhole along the edge of the pattern of the mattress. so theres no large flat area to place a patch and have it adhere well like in this video. Any ideas for that?

[@MrFredsDIY]

That is a challenge! I have used superglue gel for small pinholes near a seam. I inflated the mattress about halfway when i made that repair. It lasted a season or two.

[@robertsanders339]

Thank u

[@derekmadge]

I am not sure which patch I used but it lasted half way through our first week camping. It was in top. Did the fuzzy removal thing. Carefully applied and dries the patch. The difference between this and similar videos is that the hole, now a quarter inch crack, is in a crease.. a valley of sorts, of a Coleman mattress with dips and high spots. Will try again and if it doesn't last, will have to toss a 100.00 plastic mattress into the land fill.

[@maggieelizabeth5360]

E6000 glue is supposed to work on seams. A hot glue gun does work though. I've tried that on seams with luck.

[@RobertoX-ro8sv]

That's a manufacturing flaw- I'd send it back to Coleman, they're pretty good about that stuff.

[@snakerstran9101]

@@maggieelizabeth5360 Yep. That's my go to. That works on the fuzz just fine, no scraping needed. Just have to deflate fully before repair, like 100% fully. Also it does take a couple hours to cure completely

[@SellYourHomeEZ]

needed that tip, bought mattress last year (used once for 2 nights) bloody mice took a bite on fuzzy side... i'll try it

[@Hunter_Hult]

Did you get your hole patched up and completely repaired?

[@nawaljessica2252]

MORE JOLIEEEE!!

[@Edwinbraun20]

Very convenient patch but the question is… how does it hold up?

[@MrFredsDIY]

The first repair like this I made 4 years ago and the air mattress is still going! Thanks for watching!

[@Edwinbraun20]

@@MrFredsDIY but what did you do with the inflation holes in the middle of the knob? It’s all connected from underneath the plate so I wonder, how did you seal it without covering the middle holes?

[@nawaljessica2252]

i’m never throwing away my $10 air mattresses again

[@stanrayhopwood---motley]

Try $90.00

[@whysoserious6385]

Mine is $300 so I’ll definitely be doing this

[@PhucNguyen-yi1xg]

Wait you don’t even need glue in 1st step?

[@MrFredsDIY]

This patching material is peel and stick, no glue needed!

[@DanPark68]

He likes the thumb too

[@brofessormex]

Me dry shaving while driving to Ramstein afb in the snow.

[@GravityJWST]

Lol if the razor ripped a hole immediately just hilarious

[@tooleater3562]

Thanks for sharing this... saved me $$$ when my a custom-shaped airbed got punctured on the flocked side

[@jacqueline4208]

Not a puncture. A rip along the moulding. Nothing Regulated orked

[@jodykershaw7701]

You should be using a glue with any patch

[@DanPark68]

Bet this fella sat by himself at lunch

[@abbym272]

Bet you're the type that made kids feel like they had to sit alone....real winner, eh? You a cop now?...

[@MrAlternation]

just use a glue stick

[@jacqueline4208]

This is not useful at all

[@Wispling]

Let your accent out!

[@DontInterruptMeCunt]

Well S#!+ I had thought of using a shaver. Now I wish I did, rubber cement and old patch not doing the job. Cats ugh mans cuddly enemy.

[@MrFredsDIY]

Thanks for commenting! So many people have had the cat issue lol. That’s why I don’t take mine camping!

[@rogerhamm6921]

Thank you for the helpful tips Mr. Fred. Cute dog btw, she looks like a great assistant.

[@MrFredsDIY]

Thanks for comments and thanks for watching!

[@kaylahester1863]

My daughter or my son just bit a whole on it.

[@jacqueline4208]

Nothing straight forward about it