ᐅ How can I make MALM furniture silent?

Hello everyone,
I’ve been wondering for some time how to make my IKEA Malm furniture, especially the drawers and the wardrobe, as quiet as possible. Specifically, I want to reduce or completely eliminate those annoying squeaking and creaking sounds when opening or closing them.

I’ve done some initial research and read that sometimes lubricants help, but I want to avoid damaging the furniture or making it easier for dust to settle. I’ve also considered whether adjusting the drawer slides or adding small glide strips might be effective.

Does anyone have practical experience or specific tips with Malm furniture? Which materials work well, and how do you approach this? Are there long-lasting solutions that don’t negatively affect the appearance or functionality? I’d appreciate any advice!

Use silicone-based lubricants, not oils.
Felt strips under the drawers are also effective.

I have often used headlight grease. It is odorless and does not become sticky over time.

Basically, I recommend thoroughly checking the mechanical adjustments of the drawers before applying any lubricants. Especially with MALM drawers, it is important that they are properly aligned and free of unnecessary friction. The runners should be clean and free of crumbs.

I would avoid using silicone spray, as it attracts dust, which can cause more noise over time. Instead, self-adhesive felt strips provide a gentle, low-maintenance solution that is usually unobtrusive in appearance.

I can well understand how annoying a constant squeaking can be. What helped me back then was carefully tightening the screws of the guides in addition to using felt. Sometimes the noise is caused by slight loosening and increased friction from movement. At least that gave me the reassurance that it is not a permanent damage but usually just simple mechanical causes.

Tighten the screws, insert felt strips, and if it’s too dry, use a bit of wax. Permanently silent!