box spring
noun
: a bedspring that consists of spiral springs attached to a foundation and enclosed in a cloth-covered frame
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The hidden feet give the platform a floating look, and there’s no box spring necessary.
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Christopher Murray
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That includes any bacteria, dust mites, pollen, and viruses that might have gotten trapped somewhere between the foam and your box spring.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Made of North American spruce, they are designed to be sturdier than standard box springs.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 29 Aug. 2025
Some mattresses require a box spring to function properly.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2025
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Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
That includes any bacteria, dust mites, pollen, and viruses that might have gotten trapped somewhere between the foam and your box spring.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Made of North American spruce, they are designed to be sturdier than standard box springs.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 29 Aug. 2025
Some mattresses require a box spring to function properly.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Box spring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/box%20spring. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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