A question that gets asked quite frequently at Maui Bed Store is: What purpose does a box spring serve?

Let’s start with what a box spring is made of. Box springs are typically made out of wood and have slats that are strategically placed to support the mattress where it’s most needed. Sometimes, there is a combination of wood and metal wire, but the concept is the same. Box springs aren’t really made with actual springs in them anymore.

Now that we know what they are made of, we can think about what purpose they serve. It turns out, they actually serve a couple of purposes.

They add height under your mattress, which may appeal aesthetically and make it easier for some people to get in and out of bed
They absorb some of the “shock” so that the mattress doesn’t take ALL the wear and tear by itself
They provide a solid support for your mattress so your mattress can remain supportive to you

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