what are you thinking after reading the heading of a title? but, the hair dryer blows hot air so how can you use it to blow the mattress. I will tell you how to blow up an air mattress using hair dryer.

some people think that we cannot use the hair dryer for blowing the hair on an air mattress

A hairdryer is the most common thing which is used in all homes. Women use hair dryers to drive their hair.

You can use it as a pump for feeling there in the air mattress.

But there are some conditions to use a hair dryer as a pump.

first, let us know what are those conditions.

so shall we start.

Things You Should Know Before Using The Hair Dryer.

Many people think that if they don’t have a pump to inflate the air mattress then their mattress is useless.

But, you can inflate your air mattress using many things you just have to find that in your home.

You can use a garbage bag, cycle pump, foot pump, and hair dryer to inflate your mattress.

✅ A High-powered Hair Dryer

The first thing that is you need to use a High-powered Hair dryer because these hair dryers are lightweight and small.

That’s why you can carry it with you anywhere. And they also come with a variety of attachments, including concentrators and diffusers.

✅ Hair Dryer Should Have A Cool Setting

Hair dryers are used for drying hair and they are blowing hot air.

But when you choose a hair dryer for blowing air into the mattress then your hair dryer must have a cool setting.

Hot air from hair dryers can damage air mattresses.

✅ You Need An Electricity Connection.

If you are in the home then the electricity connection is not an issue.

But if you are in camp then you have to find the electricity connection to turn on the hair dryer.

✅ The last thing is you need to fit the concentrators in the valve of the air mattress.

You can use paper for that, take a piece of paper and fold it in a cone shape, and then put the narrow end in the valve.

Also Read: How To Blow Up An Air Mattress Using Foot Pump?

How to blow up an air mattress using a hair dryer.

We have seen the thing you need to know before using a hair dryer. Now, it’s time to inflate your air mattress.

Step 1: Put Your Mattress On A Flat Surface.

If you are in camp or in-home then put your mattress on a flat surface to inflate it.

Make sure that there is no sharp object below the mattress it can damage your mattress.

You must check the before putting the mattress on it.

Put the mattress in the right location.

Step 2: Plug The Hair Dryer And Put It On A Cool Setting.

I already told you that you need an electrical connection to turn on the hair dryer.

If you are in the home then you can easily plug the hair dryer.

But if you are in camp then you have to find an electricity connection to plug hairdryer.

Set the hair dryer in a cool setting because hot air can damage the air mattress.

Step 3: Fit The Nozzle Into The Valve.

The valve of an air mattress can be narrow that’s why first you need to see the nozzle of your hair dryer.

Most hair dryers have a wide concentrated nozzle.

You can take a piece of paper and fold it in a cone shape, and then put the narrow end in the valve.

Step 4: Blow Up The Air In Air Mattress.

Push the cone-shaped paper nozzle into the valve of the mattress. Now, you have to place the hair dryer at the end of the paper cone.

How To Blow Up An Air Mattress Using Hair Dryer

And then turn on the hair dryer until the mattress fills with air.

It will take 2-3 minutes. After filling the air turn off the hair dryer.

Step 5: Close The Valve.

Now, the last step is close the valve of the air mattress.

After filling the air, turn off the hair dryer and close the valve.

Do this process quickly before letting the air escape from the mattress and it can cause deflecting of air.

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Cons of Using a Hair Dryer to Inflate Air Mattress.

As you can use the hair dryer to fill the air in the air mattress. But there are some cons to using a hair dryer.

I will explain to you the cons of using a hair dryer to inflate a mattress.

1. It Can Explode an Air mattress.

You can use a hair dryer to blow air into the mattress but remember one thing you can use a hair dryer only two or three times.

Because the air that comes from hair dryers can damage the plastic of the mattress. And also it can release harmful chemicals into the mattress.

If you are regularly using the hair dryer for blowing air into the mattress then it can cause damage to the air mattress.

2. It Can Affect On The Mattress.

Most air mattress uses materials manufactured by the air mattress that is not designed for the hair dryer.

That’s why you can’t fill the air mattress regularly using a hair dryer.

It can harmful to an air mattress that causes damage air mattress.

And also when you fill the air with the hair dryer then it can compromise the quality of the air mattress.

Can I use a hair dryer to blow the air mattress?

Yeah sure, first you need to put the hair dryer in a cool setting.

Then make a conical shape using paper and put the nozzle in the valve.

Turn on the hair dryer until the air mattress fully inflates.

After that turn off the dryer and immediately close the valve of the mattress.

Conclusion

If you don’t have the pump for inflating your air mattress then you can use the hair dryer to inflate it.

Before using the hair dryer make sure that it’s in a cool setting. Hot air damage the mattress.

At home, you can easily use a hair dryer but if you are on camp then you have to find an electricity connection for using hair dryer.

I want to suggest you that don’t use the hair dryer more than 3-4 times because the material used in the air is not made for the hair dryer.

FAQ’s

1. How do I clean my air mattress?

Use water and vinegar to remove the mold from the mattress.

Take half water and half vinegar and mix them well.

After that put a piece of cloth and dip it into the mix and then gently rub it over the air mattress.

Now you need to rinse the mattress using water and then put the mattress in the sunlight to dry.

2. Are air mattresses good for camping?

Yes, and you can carry the air mattress with you while you are in camp.

And also another benefit of the air mattress is they are light in weight and you can easily roll up the mattress.

After using the mattress it can easily deflate.