# How to Fix Squeaky Bed Rails
No matter what size or style of bed you own, it is a good idea to check the condition of the bed rails on a regular basis. Check the bed rails for issues like loose bolts, and address any squeaks or other strange noises right away. If your bed has already developed a squeak, your first step should be to find the source of the noise. Once you know where the noise is coming from, you will be better able to resolve the issue.
Things You'll Need
- Wrench
- Spray lubricant
- Plastic washers
Instructions
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Remove the mattress from the bed rails. Check the bed to see if it still squeaks. The squeaking sound could be coming from a pinched spot where the mattress meets the bed frame, and not from the bed rails themselves.
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Check each bolt along each of the bed rails. Try to move each bolt, then tighten any that are easy to turn by hand. A loose bolt can cause bed rails to squeak.
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Spray any bolts that continue to squeak with a spray lubricant. Give the bolts a good coating, allow it to dry, then test the bed rails for squeaks again.
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Remove any squeaking bolts and reinsert them with new plastic washers. The plastic washer will prevent metal from rubbing on metal and causing squeaks.
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