If you don’t have isopropyl alcohol, mix a teaspoon of any liquid dish soap into a cup of water and use it to wash the area.
The mattress’ box or owner’s manual will tell you what kind of mattress you have. If you’re still unsure, skip this step.
This patch isn’t as durable as plastic or rubber patches, but it will hold up until you can make more repairs.
If you use tape, make sure you clean the tape residue left on the mattress when you try to patch it later.
The glue gun can melt the mattress, so keep the tip away from it.
Repair kits come with some mattresses and can also be purchased wherever air mattresses are sold. Bike tire patch kits also work well for repairing air mattresses. Find them at bike and general stores.
Other strong glues, such as super glue, contact cement, or epoxy, may also work. You can also find glue that is specifically designed for surfaces such as air mattresses, pool floats, or whitewater rafts. This glue can be found where these items are sold.
If you don’t have time to wait for the glue to dry, the patch may come off. Try using duct tape or another cover material until you can cover the leak properly.
