Is your bed base creaking and annoying you? We understand your frustration and offer you effective solutions to solve it, depending on the type of bed base of your sofa bed. Whether it is a slatted bed base, metal, a Rapido sofa bed, BZ sofa or Clic-Clac sofa, it is possible to repair them. Follow our advice to enjoy your sofa bed without creaking.
Checks to be made:
First of all, don't rush to change everything and first check the general condition of the structure. We explain how to do the checks:
Make sure your sofa legs and headboard are securely attached. Tighten screws and nuts if necessary.
Identify the exact location of the squeaks to treat them effectively. Take the time to identify the areas that are making noise by removing the mattress and slats.
Remove the mattress and slats, then test the slats and frame by gently pressing on them.
For a metal box spring
If it is indeed your metal bed base that is causing the problem, we advise you to apply WD 40 (you can easily find the product in supermarkets, DIY stores or on the internet). Put some on the parts that you have identified during your checks. For example, you can put some on the springs. If it is the frame, try to tighten the fixing screws.
For a slatted base
Slatted bed bases are the most prone to squeaking problems. Indeed, the slats can rub against the headboard and thus cause noise. Don't worry, we will explain how to fix this.
If the squeak is slight, put a little baby powder or linseed oil (it's great for wood).
You can also use a neutral soap. For example: Marseille soap. It is practical as a stopgap but for a more durable solution, use beeswax.
And what about maintenance?
It is necessary to maintain your bedding regularly. There is no better way to keep it in good condition. This is where our old tricks are often most useful (thanks grandma)! Here are our tips for properly maintaining a box spring (and thus avoiding squeaking):
Oil the inside of the bed base regularly. For the metal bed base you can always use WD40.
As for the slatted base, we advise you to favor our second ally, linseed oil. Regularly go over everything with a fine-tooth comb (fastening elements, joints, etc.) to check that everything is in place.
And that's it, that's all you have to do. It's pretty simple right?
Now you're a real box spring pro. It's your turn!
