Short answer
Deflate it, wipe the urine up, clean with mild soapy water, rinse and dry completely. Vinyl doesn't absorb urine like foam does, so this is a DIY job. Check the bedding and anything underneath, and if a real mattress got wet too, that's where we come in.
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Regular price $249, Fall 2026 promotion price $199first mattress, any size · Fall 2026 promotion
HEPA vacuuming, enzyme treatment for organic odor, dry vapor steam and UV-C. We recommend cleaning twice a year.
Good news: vinyl doesn't soak up urine the way a foam mattress does.
Steps
- Strip the bedding and wash it.
- Deflate the mattress and wipe up the urine.
- Clean with mild soapy water and a soft cloth, following Intex's care guidance: no harsh chemicals or abrasives, and pay attention to seams and valves (Intex).
- Rinse and dry completely before folding (Intex).
Check what was underneath
If the air mattress sat on a real mattress, a futon or a carpet, check it. For a real mattress, see the mattress accidents hub.
Where to read next
Air mattresses are DIY; your real beds aren't
This section is our view. We don't clean air mattresses: vinyl wipes clean at home, as above. What we do clean are the mattresses your family and guests sleep on every other night. If the guests are coming, book the main beds and the guest bed for one visit. The first mattress is $199 Fall 2026 special (regularly $249), any size. Each additional king is $199, each full or queen is $179, and each kids' mattress is $149. Stains and normal accidents are included. We recommend cleaning every mattress twice a year. Schedule your cleaning. Call or text (402) 512-5658, or email info@sleepsanitation.com.
Changelog
- 24 October 2026: First published. Sources accessed on this date.
Sources
- Can the inflatable bed be washed/cleaned? · Intex
- FAQs · Intex
Last reviewed October 24, 2026. Manufacturer specifications and care instructions change; check the current version for your exact model. This page is general information, not medical advice. How we source and check pages: editorial standards.