Hello everyone,
I am looking for effective ways to reduce the squeaking of my Malm furniture, especially the drawers and the bed frame. The noise occurs mainly when moving and is becoming increasingly annoying. I have considered using lubricants but am unsure which type is best suited for the furniture material, as it mostly consists of particleboard with a painted finish. Does anyone have experience with specific household remedies or products that can sustainably reduce the squeaking without damaging the furniture? And are there any mechanical tricks to decrease friction between the individual components?
Thanks in advance for your tips!
I am looking for effective ways to reduce the squeaking of my Malm furniture, especially the drawers and the bed frame. The noise occurs mainly when moving and is becoming increasingly annoying. I have considered using lubricants but am unsure which type is best suited for the furniture material, as it mostly consists of particleboard with a painted finish. Does anyone have experience with specific household remedies or products that can sustainably reduce the squeaking without damaging the furniture? And are there any mechanical tricks to decrease friction between the individual components?
Thanks in advance for your tips!
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FeAndreas11 Sep 2022 09:17Hello kinpra,
I’d like to add some technical details:
Many Malm furniture pieces use simple hinges and drawer slides with plastic components that wear down over time or show minor wear from use. These often cause squeaking noises.
I would recommend inspecting the drawer slides carefully to check for dirt or corrosion and to see if the plastic runners are still intact.
Besides lubricating, it may be useful to replace individual sliding parts – IKEA often offers these as spare parts (available for online order).
Also, screws on the bed frame can loosen and act like small levers, causing rocking or swinging motions. This can make the entire frame prone to noise.
Another tip: place a thin, soft felt strip or foam rubber between wooden surfaces that rub against each other. This significantly reduces friction.
If you like, I can assist you with the individual steps if you describe exactly which furniture parts are affected.
I’d like to add some technical details:
Many Malm furniture pieces use simple hinges and drawer slides with plastic components that wear down over time or show minor wear from use. These often cause squeaking noises.
I would recommend inspecting the drawer slides carefully to check for dirt or corrosion and to see if the plastic runners are still intact.
Besides lubricating, it may be useful to replace individual sliding parts – IKEA often offers these as spare parts (available for online order).
Also, screws on the bed frame can loosen and act like small levers, causing rocking or swinging motions. This can make the entire frame prone to noise.
Another tip: place a thin, soft felt strip or foam rubber between wooden surfaces that rub against each other. This significantly reduces friction.
If you like, I can assist you with the individual steps if you describe exactly which furniture parts are affected.
Thank you all for the helpful and detailed posts!
In the next few days, I will work on cleaning the drawers to remove dust and apply light lubrication (graphite or furniture wax) while also checking the screws.
I will also take a look at the bed frame; I think felt pads under the support points might work well. The long post by FeAndreas1 gave me a lot of additional ideas.
I’m happy to provide feedback on what helped or if any new questions come up! 🙂
In the next few days, I will work on cleaning the drawers to remove dust and apply light lubrication (graphite or furniture wax) while also checking the screws.
I will also take a look at the bed frame; I think felt pads under the support points might work well. The long post by FeAndreas1 gave me a lot of additional ideas.
I’m happy to provide feedback on what helped or if any new questions come up! 🙂
Hey kinpra, great that you’re staying on it! 🙂
Sometimes small measures like felt pads are totally underrated – I’ve noticed with my furniture that they not only make things quieter but also benefit the furniture overall and protect the material.
Good luck with trying it out, that sounds like a perfect plan!
Sometimes small measures like felt pads are totally underrated – I’ve noticed with my furniture that they not only make things quieter but also benefit the furniture overall and protect the material.
Good luck with trying it out, that sounds like a perfect plan!
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