{"id":860,"date":"2023-03-08T10:18:18","date_gmt":"2023-03-08T10:18:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wesleepwell.co.uk\/?p=860"},"modified":"2023-03-08T10:18:28","modified_gmt":"2023-03-08T10:18:28","slug":"how-to-stop-beds-from-squeaking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wesleepwell.co.uk\/how-to-stop-beds-from-squeaking\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Stop Beds From Squeaking?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There aren\u2019t enough words for how irritating a squeaky bed is! You roll over to get more comfortable, then the springs\u2019 noises keep you awake even more.<\/p>\n

How to stop beds from squeaking? Let us count the ways! Luckily, there are a good few things you can do to stop your bed from squeaking and keeping you up.<\/p>\n

How To Stop Beds From Squeaking<\/h2>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

The reason why your bed is squeaking will depend somewhat on which type of bed it is – whatever the reason, you need to stop it, right?<\/p>\n

Here are a few tips that you can try before you take your bed to the tip and invest in a new one:<\/p>\n

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  1. Check all the joints<\/strong>. A loose connection is one of the most common reasons for a squeaky bed, so make sure everything is as tight as it can be.<\/li>\n
  2. Oil the frame<\/strong>. Your metal bed frame might be creaking if something is rubbing where it shouldn\u2019t be – a drop of oil should be enough to lubricate it.<\/li>\n
  3. Check the slats<\/strong>. Your bed\u2019s slats may be rubbing up against the frame, or against each other, so make sure there is space between them and this may solve the problem.<\/li>\n
  4. Add some cushioning<\/strong>. If it is the mattress itself that is squeaking against the bed, it may benefit from a little padding – use foam or ply board and see if this helps.<\/li>\n
  5. Try floor padding<\/strong>. An uneven surface can make a bed frame squeak – try placing some cork, card or even a folded up towel to make the legs more even.<\/li>\n
  6. Rotate the mattress<\/strong>. It may be that the mattress itself, not the bed, is the squeaky culprit – try turning it around and see if it helps.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Can You Stop A Wooden Bed From Squeaking?<\/h2>\n

    Believe it or not, wooden bed frames<\/a> can also squeak! Creakings and groanings are not limited to metal frames, sadly.<\/p>\n

    This annoying sound can be caused by friction, where one part is rubbing against another, or by loose fittings.<\/p>\n

    You can try applying wax <\/strong>to the bed frame where the squeak is coming from; this should lubricate it enough to stop the squeak.<\/p>\n

    Tightening up nuts and bolts<\/strong> is also a great idea to fix a squeak; it may be that part of the bed has become loose.<\/p>\n

    If your flooring is uneven, this can cause the bed frame to squeak – check that the surface is level<\/strong> before you decide to burn your bed frame on a bonfire.<\/p>\n

    It may be the mattress <\/strong>that is the culprit rather than the bed frame itself. If you suspect that this is the problem then you should either try moving the mattress around, or replace it.<\/p>\n

    Check the slats<\/strong> for damaged or broken ones. This is a common cause of a squeaky wooden bed, and it\u2019s quite an easy fix to simply replace them.<\/p>\n

    Here\u2019s a good video showing you some great tips for how to stop a wooden bed from squeaking:<\/p>\n