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This is beneficial for a couple of different reasons, Stern notes.

She adds that the seams of the mattress are also prone to deteriorating over time.

How to make an air mattress more comfortable with a few additions

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This is the ideal time to invest in a new one.

Adding a mattress topper to an air mattress to make it more comfortable

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Using high quality sheets on an air mattress to make it more comfortable

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Placing a rug under an air mattress

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