It can be very disturbing to have a squeaky bed or box spring. Every time you move a little, it makes noise and can quickly disturb your sleep, especially if you sleep with someone else.
To get rid of those unbearable squeaks, you need to find out where the problem is coming from. We have some tips to help you get your peaceful nights of sleep back by getting rid of that squeaky bed base problem.
Why does my box spring squeak?
Often times you will think of taking the easy way out by changing your bed for a brand new one, but know that sometimes the solution to this problem is sometimes simple to solve.
First, make sure that the squeaking is coming from your bed base. It can also come from poorly fixed bed legs or a headboard that is not firmly attached to the wall or from unstable uprights that need to be fixed and balanced again.
Finding the origin of the squeak
Get on your bed and rock back and forth to feel for seams between joints.
If your box spring is new, the squeaks are probably not coming from it, but rather from your mattress. In this case, isolate the mattress from the box spring and repeat the process.
Otherwise, if the squeaking noise is coming from your box spring, it is advisable to apply some gripping oil to the suspected corner.
In a third case, if the problem comes from the frame of your bed, tighten the nuts and screws. Be careful, this can also come from the feet of the bed.
How to fix your box spring squeaking?
For a slatted base:
This comes from friction between the end caps and the slats.
Apply talcum powder or rub the slats with Marseille soap.
For a slatted base:
It is possible that one or more pads are detached or disjointed. Then check the tightness of the cleats where the pads are placed.
For electric bed bases:
This probably comes from the mobility points. The frame fixed by metal parts is probably not tight enough. Then check the tightening of the screws.
For box springs:
Pour a drop of oil on each spring.
Additionally, you can use fabric to fill the gap between the slats and the structure, because when the slats are removable, it often happens that they rub on the thicker structures. Identify the slat responsible for this.
