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Air Beds : For Convenience and Comfort

By: Ray Lam. Air beds usually receive a bad rap when it comes to usability and comfort. Through the years air bed manufacturers have made significant improvements in material and comfort. They have realized that an adjustable air bed is being used for more than just a spare bed in a guest room. They are being used more outside of the home as well.

In the past, it wasn't uncommon for air beds to be made of poor quality material such as thin plastic or vinyl. Throughout the night, these types of beds would eventually lose most of their air pressure, not to mention how uncomfortable sleeping on a plastic or vinyl top could be. Even bed sheets couldn't help ease the discomfort.

Today, air bed manufacturers are building air beds with quality material which prevent air loss throughout the night. Many beds now come with firmness control allowing you to adjust the firmness of your air bed right from a remote control. These beds can tolerate much more weight than in the past while being comfortable at the same time. The tops of the beds have also received a makeover boasting soft materials that don't require bed sheets unless you want to.

Some air beds have a "hybrid mattresses" that have coil springs with air chambers that can be inflated to get the desired firmness. There are also beds with air chambers placed side by side so that two people can adjust their side of the bed separately for individual comfort.

An air bed is comfortable because of its ability to spread body weight evenly. The bed changes its shape according to the shape of the body sleeping on it. Another important factor is an air bed reduces dust mites, while a regular mattress over time can become infested with dead skin and dust particles leading to allergies.