With purchasing an antique bed, even one that has been in storage in a climate controlled environment for 10+ years and been vacuumed, etc. you should still purchase a hypoallergenic mattress fully enclosed cover that will take care of any dust mites, bed bugs, etc, and then cover it with a quality quilted mattress cover that will do the same as far as hypoallergenics, dust mites, etc., and give you the comfort of a fresh new mattress!  I am very impressed with the quality of the materials of both and know my bad back and hip will have many better nights of comfort than I was experiencing previously. The cost was not exorbitant and again...free shipping and I don't have to leave home to shop as I am disabled & find shopping is something my husband has to do for the most part. I am now enjoying picking some of my own things out again! Beverly of St. Charles, MO