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How To Inflate Your Air Mattress

Woman in purple hat rolling out a Zenbivy mattress on a white backdrop

Step 1

Unroll your Zenbivy air mattress and lay it out flat.

Person popping open the valve cap on a Zenbivy mattress, preparing to inflate it

Step 2

Locate the valve and pop the gray cap out, keeping the red valve inserted.

*Note that if you have a Light Mattress your valve and Inflation Dry Sack will look different than the photos, but the process is the same. Make sure the red valve on your Light Mattress is inserted on the "Inflate" side.

Person attaching an Inflation Sack to the valve of a Zenbivy Mattress, preparing to inflate it

Step 3

Open the cap on the inflation sack and couple it to the red mattress valve.

Person inflating a Zenbivy mattress with an inflation sack, using the inflation sack to manually push air into the mattress

Step 4

Gather air in the inflation sack and twist the top to then push the air through and into the mattress. Keep going until the mattress is firm.

Pro Tip: Our Flex™ Air Mattress and Ultralight Mattress perform best when fully inflated - so don't hold back! The more air, the more comfort and warmth. Even at max air pressure, the air cells ensure you'll feel supported yet cushioned.

A close up detail of the zenbivy mattress value

Step 5

Once the mattress is inflated, uncouple the inflation sack. Be sure not to pop the red valve out while doing so!

A woman laying on a Zenbivy mattress, adjusting the firmness level by slowing releasing air from the valve

Step 6

Before capping it off, lay on the mattress and determine if the air pressure is comfortable for you. If you want to slowly release some air, simply push on the green "button" in the valve.

*Note that the Flex™ Air Mattress performs best when fully inflated due to its 4-way stretch top.

A close up of hands closing the valve cap on a Zenbivy mattress

Step 7

Once you've found the sweet spot and are satisfied with the comfort level, snap the cap back in and you're ready for bed.

How To Deflate and Pack Your Air Mattress

Close up of hands popping the entire valve out of the Zenbivy mattress to quickly release all air and deflate it

Step 1

When it's time to pack up simply pull the entire valve out. (The valve may be snug but don't worry, you won't rip the mattress!)

Woman folding a deflated mattress into thirds length wise before rolling it up

Step 2

Fold the mattress in thirds.

Woman rolling up a zenbivy air mattress

Step 3

Starting at the foot end, begin to tightly roll the mattress up towards the head (valve) end.

Woman stuffing a rolled up Zenbivy mattress into its black inflation sack that doubles as a storage bag

Step 4

Once you've finished rolling, slide the mattress into the inflation sack.

Woman twisting the top of a black inflation sack to close it

Step 5

Twist the top of the inflation sack and then stuff the excess down into the sack, below the cinch.

*If you have a Light Mattress, your Inflation Dry Sack will be a roll top closure. Simply roll the top of that dry sack down and clip the ends together to secure.

Hand cinching the top of a black inflation sack to secure it shut

Step 6

Cinch the top of the inflation storage sack to secure. Pack it in your backpack and you're ready to go!

Cleaning Your Mattress

To do an overall wash, deflate the mattress completely and soak it in warm water in the tub. Make sure the valve is closed and capped! Use a mild soap or detergent and a wash cloth to rub any dirt, marks, or stains out. Rinse the soap off and lay it out to dry completely before storing it again. You can also spot clean the mattress with soapy warm water if that’s all that is needed.