Aerobed provides a one-year limited warranty on its products. This manufacturer’s warranty covers defects in workmanship and materials. The warranty takes effect from the date of purchase, so you will need to retain the receipt. You will have to provide proof of purchase if you plan to place a claim on the warranty.

Any distributor that sells an Aerobed is prohibited from changing or amending the manufacturer’s warranty. They cannot alter or change the warranty in any way, and it cannot be transferred to another owner.

So, if you sell the mattress, you cannot transfer the warranty to the new owner. Read the warranty information carefully when you purchase an Aerobedproduct, so that you know what you can expect.

Claiming an Aerobed® Warranty

If you should discover that your Aerobed® has a manufacturer’s defect, and you are within your warranty period, you need to get return authorization and instructions from the company.

Aerobed will ask you to place a tag on the item with the following information:

• Your name
• Address
• Daytime contact phone number
• A description of the problem

You will also need to send a copy of the sales receipt. Be sure to insure the package. You can send it via any shipping service.

For more details, the return shipping address and phone numbers – visit this page on their site.

Currently top rated Aerobed on our site – Aerobed Opti Comfort Queen with headboard.

Fox AirBeds provide a manufacturer’s warranty against all defects in workmanship or materials. The warranty is available only to the original purchaser and is voided if the air bed is used for commercial purposes.

The Signature Series mattresses have a one year warranty, while their other products have a 90-day warranty. The warranties go into effect from the time and date of purchase, so you will need to keep the receipt. You will be expected to use the product as directed, or the warranty will be voided.

The warranty for Fox AirBeds is a repair/replacement warranty. This means that they will use their own discretion when honoring the warranty. Consult your manual for further information.

Claiming a Fox AirBed Warranty

If you don’t have an RMA number, the company will not accept the shipment. They will inspect the product when it arrives. They will expect to see that you have attempted to repair the product.

Also, if they see evidence of damage from pets, splinters, knives, stones, or other sharp objects, the warranty will be voided.

For more detailed instructions – contact Fox through their official site here.

Currently top rated Fox airbed on our site is te Fox Plush Durabeam Eleveated.

Intex does not provide a warranty for its blow up beds. The warranty that usually comes with their products is a free extended warranty for 45 days. Note that some of their products do not include a warranty, make a note of that before you choose. They make some of the top beds in each size, including Twin – you can see those picks here.

You will need to be sure that the mattress is operated and used as instructed in the owner’s manual.

You will need to explain what is wrong with the mattress and include a picture. The warranty is void if the mattress is abused, past its warranty date, or unsanitary.

For a more detailed explanation – visit the warranty page on the Intex Corp. website here.

Currently, the top Intex product on TheSleepStudies.com is Intex Comfort Plush Elevated Durabeam.

Coleman offers a one-year limited warranty on its product.

It will cover defects in materials and workmanship. You will need to keep the sales receipt so that you can prove the date of purchase.

Distributors of Coleman products cannot alter the terms of the warranty.

Claiming a Coleman Warranty

You must obtain a Return Authorization Code (RAC) and include a copy of the original receipt. Without either of these documents, the warranty will be voided.

To return the product, attach a tag with the following information:

• Your name
• Address
• Daytime contact phone number
• A description of the problem

Ship the defective item to the address listed on their site here.

The top Coleman air bed on our site is Coleman SupportRest Double High. 

Insta-Bed is manufactured by American Recreation Products, Inc. Their one-year warranty covers defective workmanship or material.

The manufacturer reserves the right to repair or replace the item at their discretion. The warranty is void if the damage is the result of normal wear and tear, abuse, or if you have disassembled or tried to repair the mattress in any way.

Claiming an Insta-Bed Warranty

You can claim your Insta-Bed Warranty by following the instructions listed on their website here.

American Recreation Products also warranties the Serta products. This line has a two-year limited warranty for defective workmanship and materials.

The company retains the option to repair or replace the product. There is no charge to you for these services or for the shipping. The warranty is voided in the case of abuse, tampering, or normal wear and tear.
Claiming a Serta Warranty

For precise information and contact, follow this link to their warranty page.

Currently top Serta product on TheSleepStudies.com – Serta Raised with Never Flat Pump.

1. Use a mattress topper

Is the rubbery feeling of an air bed keeping you awake?

A little extra cushion makes it feel like you’re sleeping on an actual bed, and can also help if the mattress seems a bit too hard or too soft. If you don’t have a topper on hand, a foam pad or egg crate layer will do just fine. You can see our guide on best mattress toppers and pads here.

If your problem is that the airbed is getting too hot, you’ll want to look at cooling mattress pads.

2. An easier solution – get an airbed that already comes with a topper

If you’re like most of us at the office and hate buying new things for the thing you just bought (which is exactly what you’ll need to do make an air mattress more comfortable), you’ll probably be interested in airbed that already come with a memory foam or gel topper like some Fox airbeds.

It’s a one-stop-chop and makes the whole process so much easier.

You can see our top pick among memory foam air mattresses here.

3. Use sheets, blankets and covers

Since air heats up and cools down much faster than solids, your air mattress will react to temperature changes before you can say Jack Robinson.

This is especially true when camping. Placing fitted bed sheets and covers on your mattress goes a long way in insulating you from unwanted temperature changes and making your air mattress more comfortable.

A spritz of linen spray on the covers won’t hurt either.

4. An easier solution – get a model that comes with a topper and skirt

Again, there’s a simpler solution. Some of the models made today already come with a topper and a “skirt” that covers all the plastic parts.

Not only are these more appealing to the eye, but they eliminate the hassle of adding bedding, sheets & toppers.

Our pick here is the Sky Blue with a bamboo-based topper and a side skirt.

5. Make sure it doesn’t slide or move

Use it on a soft surface. Some floors, like hardwood, tend to make annoying squeaking noises when it rubs against the air bed’s vinyl or plastic bottom. A carpet or even just a blanket under the bed will keep it from sliding and slipping.

If you happen to have a spare one lying around, a box spring, bed cot, or stand elevates the mattress and makes it easier for you to get in and out of bed, especially if you have bad knees.

Elevating the air bed protects its underside while keeping it from squeaking and sliding. It also keeps the bed from getting cold when the floor gets chilly, thus allowing for a more comfortable slumber on an airbed.

6. An easy solution – get an airbed with a “sure-grip” bottom

Once again, technology to the rescue – some of the modern airbeds are made using what’ know in the industry as a “sure-grip’ bottom.

The best part is – the two airbeds we mentioned above (Fox and Sky Blue) both use sure-grip materials for the bottom. No sliding, no moving, just a peaceful slumber.

7. Choose one with a headboard or improvise

A headboard keeps pillows from rolling off the air bed in the middle of the night. It also makes it easier to sit up for some late night reading. Unless your air mattress happens to have one already, you can improvise by pulling the bed up against a wall, a couch, or a cabinet.

If you prefer to own one that already comes with a headboard we recommend Aerobed Opti-comfort Queen air mattress with headboard – you can see it here.

8 . Make sure it doesn’t leak

People who wake up on the wrong side of the air bed usually complain of back or neck aches. Most of the time, it’s a result of the airbed loosing air without any visible hole and you (or worse, your guests) waking up to a half-deflated lump of vinyl.

You can always inflate the bed a few hours before going to sleep and just place something heavy on top  to see if it looses air.

9. An easier solution

Today, you have the option to go with models that will never let you or your guests down by deflating. These airbeds are more comfortable because they come with a “smart” or a “never-flat” pump.

What’s a smart pump?

A smart or NeverFlat pump is a small secondary pump that stays plugged in and silently adds air if its sensors detect a pressure drop inside the airbed. It sounds high-end (and it is) but the good news is that there are models out there that cost the same as a regular inflatable.

Our pick here is the Serta Never-Flat Raised – here’s why:

• It features a never flat pump, so you’ll never have the problems of a deflated airbed again
• It comes with a fitted foam-pillow top – so there’s no need for toppers  or add-ons
• The bottom is sure-grip, so it doesn’t slide or move

It’s also been voted the most comfortable air mattress in our user polls over and over again for the past two years.

You can see the full review of Serta Never Flat Here

Updated for 2025

These are the Top 3 cat-proof air mattresses:

BeyondHOME Odorless. Is it really free of any smell. Not really.

But the reasoning behind the name also explains the resistance to cat claws.

The material used to make it is not vinyl but TPU. Looking at the trends of claw-resistance, the TPU will likely be the dominant force. It’s what we’re seeing in this update.

Two honorary mentions – runner-ups that are now discontinued – Fox and SimplySleeper

For complete proofing combine any bed with a side skirt. We recommend the Elastic Bed Wrap Ruffle Bed Skirt.

The added cost is about the cost of one McDonald’s meal and adds an extra layer of protection.

You can see what owners are saying about this Fox by following the link below.

We are listing this bed to offer a more budget-friendly solution. However, the basic model doesn’t include any type of protection for the top.

What would make the SS-58RF completely protected from cat claws is adding some kind of topper is simply using a blanket over it.

Again – pair the bed with a topper

It doesn’t matter if they wanted to make the air bed cat proof, we’d take whatever we can get, if they still made it.

Food for thought – The SS-58RF did not have any added protection for the top or the sides. You will need a pad to protect the top, we recommend to combine it with a pad and skirt for complete cat-proofing. You can see the our picks among best mattress toppers and pads here.

Cat-proofing an airbed you already own

Below are our recommendations, depending on how high the models are.

Our recommendation here is the Hanna Kay, Clyne collection. It’s by far the top-rated pad in user reviews and, compared to the competition, the price is a steal.

If this is your situation, our recommendation

is the Hanna Kay Clyne collection pad.

At the current price, it’s a steal.

In this scenario, you’ll need a fitted pad and an elastic bed skirt.

Our recommended pad/skirt combo here is the Elastic Bed Wrap Ruffle Bed Skirt + the mentioned Hanna Kay pad.

If you don’t already own an airbed, combine the two with an inexpensive model that’s still well-made like the Intex Comfort Durabeam.

We believe that we’ve covered everything you need to know to get an inflatable bed that will stand its ground against a cat, whether you are just getting one or you own an airbed and want to protect it from those cute, yet razor sharp, claws.

If you have any additional questions, just drop us a line in the comments, we’ll respond within a day and do our best to help.

Related article – See our guide on choosing a cat-proof sofa here

Air mattress is everyone’s favorite backup sleeping option and portable bed. You can’t use your regular bed, for some reason? You have guests, but not enough beds? You’re spending a night outside, but don’t feel like sleeping in a bedroll?

If chosen right it will comfortable, affordable, easy to store when you’re not using it and simple to move and set up once you need it.

Overall, air mattresses are practical and a great temporary replacement.

However, using an air mattress long term, as a permanent bed, is not quite as common.

If you are looking for a good one

We tested and reviewed 106 models over the last 13 months – you can see the results by clicking the link below.

Back pain and air mattresses: misconceptions and facts

It’s all about spine alignment

When you sleep, the weight of your body should be distributed evenly as possible.

Putting extra pressure on any single area can lead to restricted blood flow, pressure upon nerves and muscle constrictions. Furthermore, your spine has its ideal „neutral“ position when it’s not contorted, and all three of its natural curves are in good alignment.

Sleeping in a way that keeps your spine out of this position can result in soreness and back pain.

Your mattress is important on both accounts: it should provide optimal support for your body so it can remain in the desired position throughout the night.

The Goldilocks effect of an air bed

A mattress that is too firm will not allow you to distribute your weight across its surface. Your body will put too much pressure on certain points (shoulder and hip bone if you’re sleeping on your side; lower back if you’re a back sleeper), and your spine will not be adequately aligned unless you’re sleeping flat on your back.

On the other hand, if your mattress is too soft – you will sink into it too deeply and unevenly, which results in a very uncomfortable and straining bent position for your spine.

The Goldilocks effect: neither opposite is good, so you need to find the point that is “just right” somewhere in the middle.

Sleeping on an air mattress long term – the adjustable firmness argument

It comes down to choosing right

That being said, it should be noted that nothing is perfect or “universally good,” either.

Bottom line is that sleeping on air mattress long term comes down to two things – your doctor giving you a green light and then choosing the right bed.

So, yes: long term sleeping on an air mattress could be bad for you, individually, but it could also change tyour life if you have back pain and if you choose the right airbed. That is why you should always consult your doctor before making any decisions which could affect your condition.

Of course, there are other PROs and CONs of long term sleeping on an air mattress, but this concern is widespread enough to justify discussing it separately.

Choosing the right air mattress for long term use

Let’s make a quick checklist of what would be a good air mattress to sleep on long term:

If an airbed does tick of all of the boxes above, it’s very likely to be a good solution as a permanent bed.

Our pick for long term use

The bed that ticks all the boxes we mentioned and our reccomended bed for long term use everyday use is the Fox Plush Premium with a gel Memory Foam topper.

It’s just right for a person looking to make an air mattress their permanent bed.

A few more PROs and some CONs:

Maintenance

Probably the biggest CON. While other types of mattresses need little maintenance, air mattress does require a bit of work. You’ll need to set it up right (including finding optimal firmness), and then make sure that it remains that way.

Adding air

Lower quality air mattresses will slowly lose some air over time, becoming less firm, less comfortable, and affecting the quality of your sleep (and possibly back condition).

You will need to re-inflate them on a regular basis (though higher-tier models do have a built-in secondary pump which auto-intervenes when needed). Like any other inflatable object, an air mattress can be punctured, causing it to deflate, which will require repairs. Also, its pumps could need replacing after a while.

Regulating temperature

Air mattresses are made of unbrethable materials, such as vinyl.

This type of material can trap heat when it’s warm (making you feel hot and causing you to sweat) or it can leave you feeling cold in the winter (because it doesn’t absorb your body heat as other materials would).

That’s why, if your plan is to sleep on air air mattress long term, a topper or a pad is must-have.

You can see our selection of best mattress toppers and pads here.

Final thoughts aboout choosing the right air mattress for long term use

If you have any additional questions about sleeping on air mattress long term, be free to drop us a line in the comments below.

We can’t replace your doctor, but if they do give you a go-ahead to make an inflatable mattress your
permanent bed, we can certainly help to choose the right one.