There are few things more satisfying than slipping into clean, fresh sheets after a long day - but a squeaky bed can quickly shatter that moment of peace.
Thankfully, before considering a costly new bed or grabbing a drill, a surprisingly simple and inexpensive fix might do the trick. Many experts suggest that a humble bar of soap, costing as little as 35p from local stores like ASDA, could help stop your bed from creaking.
Specialist mattress and bed retailers such as Sonno and Time4Sleep explain that lubricating the joints is essential to eliminating squeaks. Sonno advises that for metal joints, a product like WD-40 is effective, while wooden frames respond well to waxes such as beeswax or candle wax.
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For those wanting to try a more creative solution, Sonno recommends a bar of soap-specifically for wooden bed frames-as it often works wonders.
Time4Sleep echoes this advice, suggesting wax as a lubricant for squeaky areas. They note that if tightening loose bolts doesn’t resolve the noise, applying wax or a specialist lubricant like WD-40 to the affected spots can often stop the creaking.
Bensons for Beds highlights that a squeaky bed usually results from one of four issues: loosening joints and bolts, parts of the frame rubbing against each other (whether wood-on-wood or metal-on-metal), an ageing mattress with worn springs, or uneven floorboards beneath the bed. To test for floorboard-related noise, try moving the bed and see if the creak shifts accordingly.
If the bar of soap doesn’t fully resolve your squeaky bed woes, don’t despair. Bensons for Beds advises further investigation and care to tackle persistent noises, ensuring a peaceful night’s sleep.