3 Benefits of Using a Sheet on an Air Mattress
- Jan 15, 2025
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Plus, tips for using sheets and the different options
Air mattresses offer an affordable and convenient sleep space option for when you’re traveling, camping or hosting overnight guests.
Although all Bestway® air mattresses feature a soft, flocked top sleep surface that eliminates the need for sheets (when you’re on the go and don’t have room in your bag), there are many benefits to using a sheet on your air mattress.
Here are 3 benefits of using a sheet on an air mattress:
1. Enhanced Comfort & Temperature Regulation
When you want your bed to feel like home sweet home while you’re away from home, your favorite sheets can make all the difference. Sheets provide a soft, comfortable sleep surface, making it feel even more like a traditional mattress, so you can sleep better and longer.
Sheets can also help regulate body temperature, keeping you cooler during the hot summer months and warmer during the chilly winter months.
2. Hygienic & Easy to Clean
As you know, your body naturally releases hair, sweat, saliva and dead skin as you sleep.
These particles can accumulate and create unpleasant odors that attract dust mites – leading to possible allergy symptoms or even asthma (according to the Sleep Foundation).
Using a sheet acts as a barrier between you and the air mattress, protecting the sleep surface from the accumulation of dirt, sweat and body oils.
Bed sheets can also be easily washed between each use, ensuring a clean and sanitary sleep surface for each user.
Note: If you don’t prefer using sheets, you can clean your air mattress in these 5 easy steps.
3. Durability & Longevity
Lastly, sheets help maintain the longevity of your air mattress by protecting it from minor scratches and abrasions.
While a thin sheet may not seem like much, this extra layer of material protects your air mattress from any elements that may scrape up against it. This is especially helpful when you’re camping in the great outdoors where sticks and rocks can cause damage.
Note: If you notice air leaking out of your air mattress, follow this step-by-step guide to repair the hole.
Sheets Complement Flocked Top Air Mattresses
That same velvet-like, flocked sleep surface on all Bestway air mattresses also provides sleepers with more slip-resistance than traditional air mattresses, so there’s no need to worry about your sheets sliding off the corners in the middle of the night.
Various Options
• Cotton sheets are highly recommended since they’re breathable, moisture-wicking (for those hot sleepers!) and hypoallergenic.
• A basic flat sheet will work, but a fitted sheet may work better since it’s easier to keep on your air mattress all night long.
• A mattress topper is another option that can enhance your sleep experience, especially memory foam, by providing extra comfort and insulation.
In addition to a sheet, you can also use a sleeping bag or comforter (and a pillow) to feel right at home!
Tips for Using Sheets
After you’ve chosen the type of cover you prefer, the most important thing is that it fits the airbed’s size (twin, full, queen or king) and height.
A regular sheet works great on single-high air mattresses while a deep-pocketed fitted sheet might work better on raised or double-high air mattresses.
Now that you know what sheet you’re going to use, inflate your Bestway air mattress and get ready for a restful night’s sleep.