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A waterproof mattress protector may help protect the mattress from urine, sweat, drool, spills, dust mites, allergens, and bedbugs. Mattress protection may help extend the lifespan of a mattress, ...

So you need a new mattress. But do you also need a new mattress encasement, a box spring, or an adjustable frame? Not necessarily. Some mattress accessories are worth the extra cost; others may best ...