Every time I roll over or get in/out of my bed, it squeaks. This has really started to annoy me. The bed is a metal bedstead with metal springs, and the noise seems to be coming from the springs. Are there any ways I can silence my bed?
Thanks a lot!
This depends on where the squeaks are.
If they are in the frame, tighten the joints, put a rubber washer between the metals being joined together. If you don't have a washer or can't adjust the bolts then lubricate the joint, normal cooking oil works, just put a little on and then make it squeak to try to get the oil to the squeak.
If it is in the springs, this is a bit harder. the easiest way is to get a board to go on top of them. but some people like the springs and this turns the bed into a non sprung bed. Otherwise find the bit that squeaks and either lubricate or replace.
If the metal springs are exposed (not box springs), just lay a large sheet of rubber foam or foam-backed fabric over them. Check that any material used is fire retardant, since electric blankets, heaters or smoking could set it on fire.
W-D 40 or spray some Pam cooking spray on it any kind of spray oil . You could make a small hole in the box springs and spray from there. I have done it before it worked great! You know mattresses don't last forever and you are actually suppose to replace them so often, so getting vegetable oil on the squeaking would certainly help, but you certainly don't have to drown the specifics in it, it only takes a little. A little dab will do you.
