How to Repair a Beach Ball Puncture
A rapidly deflating beach ball can quickly ruin the fun of a day at the beach or pool. Rather than run out to buy a new toy (which may quickly suffer the same fate as the last), you can quickly patch your beach ball with a few easy steps. By taking measures to repair toys when you can, you will greatly increase the lifespan of both the toys and your money.
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Instructions
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Locate the hole. The quickest and easiest way to find a hole in a beach ball or other inflatable toy is to submerse it in water. Hold your beach ball in a bucket of water and watch for bubbles rising to the surface. When you have located the puncture, remove the ball from the water and mark the spot with a marker.
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Dry and deflate the beach ball and lay it as flat as possible so that the punctured area of the ball is facing upwards and smoothed out.
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Cut a 2 inch square of duct tape. Coat the punctured area of the ball with a thin layer of rubber cement and place the duct tape patch over top. Allow at least one hour to dry before re-inflating the ball. For best results, wait 24 hours.
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Tips & Warnings
If you find the homemade patch above doesn't hold up to your beach ball usage, consider purchasing an air mattress patch to repair the toy. Many beach balls now come with special beach ball patches for just this purpose. If your toy comes with a patch, keep it in a safe place in case your ball suffers a puncture.
