How Do You Deflate an Air Bed?

To deflate an air bed, open the valve fully, press from the end furthest from the opening, and roll the mattress toward the valve so trapped air has nowhere to go except out. If the bed has a built in pump with a deflate setting, use that first and finish by rolling. This guide identifies the different valve types and explains why each behaves differently, then walks through the full process step by step including how to remove the last of the residual air. We also cover folding along consistent lines, drying before storage, why lofts are a poor storage choice, fixing a bed that will not deflate or keeps expanding, and when a sofa bed or trundle makes more sense for regular guests. There is guidance on cleaning and drying the bed before storage, why air beds feel softer by morning without having a leak, and the handling habits that keep a decent air bed usable for several seasons....