Having a spare mattress is convenient when you get friends staying over at your place. Inflatable airbed mattresses are very space saving because they can be quickly deployed in the living room or study room. When not used, they can be deflated and stored away in the cupboard. This is useful especially in smaller houses without a dedicated guest room. However, they do not provide sufficient comfort and support and are not considered orthopedic. They are best bought as cheap mattresses that are used once in a while.

Inflatable airbeds can be used when needed and tuck away neatly to save space when not needed. It sure beats sleeping on the sofa or a chair or lying on the cold floor with a towel. Buy it if you are frequently relocating among different locations due to work and you prefer to bring a personal bed along rather than to sleep on a mattress that has been used by someone else. If you spent a lot of time outdoor such as camping or hunting trips, buying a cheap mattress that can be brought along such that you need not sleep on hard and uneven terrain seems a cool idea.

Also called airbeds, they are typically made of plastic, textile-reinforced plastic, or rubber. Some airbeds actually look and feel no different from the inflatable sun tan beds found in the swimming pools and lagoons. The mattress support is provided by the contained air which is compressed under your body weight when you lie down on it. Compared to the comfortable futon mattresses, it is unable to support and alleviate stress from your body’s spine effectively and if you sleep on such a bed for several days continuously, you will soon feel the strain on your body so it is not a long term sleeping solution.

Inflatable mattresses are available in a variety of designs and sizes, and you should be able to find one that suits your needs according to cheaper mattresses. Most come packaged with an electric or manual pump for you to quickly fill up the mattress with air. Do not try to inflate the mattress using your mouth as if it is a balloon. You will not be able to complete the job before your mouth starts to ache and suffer. There are many retailers and companies selling these, so buying a cheap mattress will be a breeze.