How long does it take to dry it so that you don't put it away wet (to avoid mold)
1767446
Its not to bad as some can be. I would turn the blower off, tip the slide upside down and air it back up. Then its just a little wipe down and put it away. Probably takes me about half hour to 40 min.
1767447
After I use it, I leave it out on the deck rail or well extended on the grass until next day. I will suggest to turn it the other side, if necessary. I have packed this slide and take it to a family farm for the children and friends to enjoy. It dries fairly quick when is sunny. Plan to do the same this year.
1767448
I turn it on it's side while still running the blower through it, and it dries completely within 15-20 minutes.
1767449
Not long. Drain completely, keep inflated and flip it upside down or on its side and put it in fulll sun. Around 30ish min or so.
552871
Yes and No. There have been days when it has been a little moist but it did not affect my lunch. It didn't really moist until the very end of the day. I noticed it when i was taking the empty containers out to wash. It is not like that everyday, sometimes it is just barely moist. I am not sure what I do differently to make that happen. I have not paid close enough attention. I take wipe it out gently every day and have had no mold oder or anything. You might run into more moisture it the lunch sits for more than 4 to 5 hours. Not sure.
703053
We just leave it completely open and set it on the edge of the window sill, just off enough to allow air flow. It takes some time, but this usually works the best for us. If you are short on time you can just stick part of a paper towel on the inside. I would still leave the cap off, but you could put it on and you can definitely zip the bottom. The paper towel will absorb the water so that you do not have to worry about mold at all.
1104839
It will easily dry overnight. If you hang it in some sunlight then probably less than two hours.
1302966
Like 2-4 days. The more u take it off the less sticky it becomes--And of course, the more u wash it.
1111686
The instructions included say to store in a cool area, out of moisture and direct sunlight. So, unless it got particularly damp, I wouldn't worry about the mold issue. I stored mine away over the winter without any issues.
1215616
I'd say about 30 min. I never really timed it. It seemed to dry very quickly. I used it mainly with bottle caps so I really didn't have a need to touch them.
362460
I would recommend vinegar and water, and use a soft-bristled brush to get the mold out, and then shampoo to get the smell out. Store a completely dry air mattress in a waterproof, airtight container to prevent mold from forming.
1835332
We usually wiat a good 12 to 24 hours. The longer you can hold off the better. We also put a portable fan on it for drying.
680295
I purchased the clear version, which is the one in the picture. I simply rinsed it myself with cold water and let it air dry. Haven't had any problems with mold or any other issues. It works really well for me. If u place it in the dishwasher -which i haven't tried- I would take it out before the heating cycle for drying kicks in. That heat may be too strong for this item.
1853358
I left it out in the rain few times. if its sunny or windy, it dried completely in a few hours. If stays damp out, much much longer. But I have habit to not leave it out side. will last 10x longer if you don't let the sun eat it up or the rain.
1331106
just run it through some water until its soft again and keep it in a sealed plastic container(like the one it came in) so it doesn't lose the moisture when left in dry areas or not used for a long time.
498750
I don't keep mine moist. I hang it and let it dry (as stiff as a board) because I was afraid of the mildew threat also. I just soak mine to death in warm water before I use it. Its been going strong for a couple years now ans still looks like new. ** And my husband is not gentle on this when he wrings it out either!
106571
I never head of "avoid mold from water....". I just used the cheapest primer I could get, don't know the brand name or type of primer I used. I don't have any mold soaking through. Hope this helps.
1602937
I use a little vinegar and water....let is set for no more than 15 minutes...then water only for 15 mins....then dry it off...just a little vinegar...you don't want to overwhelm it.
272526
I've never had to wash mine since I've gotten it for the better part of a year. the material it's made of is permeable (sort of like a windbreaker jacket material) except for the clear plastic, so it dries rather quickly. It has never gotten mold or smelled funny. When the time does come to wash it, I intend to simply hand wash with detergent and air dry. Hope this helps.
1018917
Try not to leave it out there when it is raining but if in case it does get wet, just leave it out until it dries before putting it away.