Household Repairs Holes in rubberized mattress. To find hole, inflate mattress and immerse in water. Bubbles will rise from hole. Then let all air out of mattress and dry fabric completely. Use patching kit provided by mattress maker or cut a patch out of rubber or rubberized fabric. Apply rubber cement to patch and mattress and let dry. Apply a second coat to patch and smooth over hole. Holes in plastic mattress. Find hole and release air as above. Use patching kit provided by manufacturer or use plastic-mending adhesive kit. Spread adhesive around hole and immediately smooth on plastic patch in kit. Let dry overnight before inflating mattress.

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May 23, 2012