It's always a bummer when I have to put My inflatables away. Especially a big sexy air mattress like this one. But it's ok, because deflation is fun too. I dress up all nice and pretty just to do it! And when I pop the air lock, I have to stick My finger in the hole to let the air out... sexy! Eventually, I screw off the whole thing and deflate it until it is flat. So yummy!