Hello everyone, about a year ago I bought an IKEA Malm bed and have been using it regularly since then. However, for the past few weeks, I have noticed that the bed squeaks quite a bit when turning or moving, which is somewhat annoying. I’m wondering if this is normal for Malm beds or if it could be due to material fatigue or assembly errors. The squeaking usually comes from around the joints between the frame and the slatted bed base, and it happens regardless of the time of day or humidity. Has anyone had similar experiences? Are there any proven methods to fix the squeaking? Thanks in advance for your feedback and tips!
From a technical perspective, wax reduces friction at the contact points between wood and metal, significantly lowering the vibrations that cause squeaking noises. Graphite is also suitable because of its dry-lubricating properties, but it is more difficult to apply cleanly. Overall, wax is the more recommendable option for home use.
Quick update: Yesterday, I treated the screws with some beeswax and also added felt pads under the slatted frame at the contact points. Since then, the squeaking has significantly reduced, almost gone. Thanks again to everyone for the helpful information! I will continue to monitor the bed, but I think this kind of minor maintenance is normal and definitely recommended for such furniture.
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The squeaking has significantly decreased since then, almost gone. Finally! Maybe some people should complain less and do a bit more maintenance once in a while. 😉