How to Keep a Wood Bedframe From Squeaking

If you're trying to get a good night’s sleep, the last thing you want to deal with is a lot of squeaking and creaking when you turn over. Wood bedframes are prone to squeaking when they're loose, so take the time to tighten the bed and lubricate all the screws as well. This task is simple and inexpensive, though it can be a little time-consuming.

Things You'll Need

• Screwdriver
• Bar of soap or beeswax
• Talc or baby powder

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Remove the mattress and the box spring.

   • 2

     Remove one screw using a screwdriver.

   • 3

     Rub the threads of the screw against a bar of soap or beeswax.

   • 4

     Replace the screw in the bed. Make sure the screw is securely in the hole.

   • 5

     Repeat Steps 2 through 4 for all the other screws.

   • 6

     Dust the places where the wood pieces of your bedframe come together, using talc or baby powder. This dry lubricant keeps the wood from squeaking.