A squeaky mattress can disturb your sleep, your partner’s, and even your pets! There is nothing more irritating than simply shifting around in your sleep and hearing a loud squeak. Fortunately, there can be simple fixes. Here are some things to try.
1. Consider What Type Of Mattress You Have
If your mattress is all foam it is very unlikely that your squeak is coming from the mattress itself. Afterall, there should be nothing that can make noise in its construction! However, a hybrid or a traditional innerspring could have aging coils that are causing the noise.
2. Look At Your Foundation
If you have a traditional box spring and bed frame, there may be a few things you can do. Do you have loose bolts anywhere? After you tighten those up, if you still hear a noise, try to lubricate the joints and corners. Additionally, some platform beds have wooden planks as support. Check the condition of those planks as they may be damaged.
3. Check the Bed Frame
A wooden bed frame may squeak at times. In fact, you may find this worse in the colder months as the wood may contract a bit more than usual. If you’re able to find the source of the noise, felt tape might be just enough to soften the sound!
4. Rotate Your Bed
Rotating your mattress regularly is good for prolonging the life of your mattress. It also may be just enough of a change to reduce the noises that you’re hearing from your sleep environment depending on the source.
5. Try A Mattress Topper
If the squeaky sounds are coming from aging coils a mattress topper might be enough to buy you some time before you replace it. It will add to your comfort and buffer the pressure and therefore the sounds.
Dealing with a nuisance like a squeaky mattress can be very disruptive. Getting quality, consistent sleep is critical to your well-being. We can help you solve your sleep concerns in a variety of ways. Just stop by! We have 5 locations in East Tennessee!