My Tempur mattress and frame creaks

Hi Caroline.

Thanks for your question.

It's a constant little reminder to make you wonder whether the Tempur mattress was the correct choice!

I joke of course ..

Is the creaking coming from the slats or the headboard?

All roads point to insufficient tightening of fixings.

No doubt the fixings will be hexagon and the use of an allen key is required - obviously, don't overtighten or strip the fixing.

A confirmative test is to remove the mattress and gently rock the bed, you will soon see where the weak spots are.

As for the straight slats, these do have a tendency to squeak if used on a wooden central support bar or sides.

Using washing up liquid or hair conditioner (something that has not been in my bathroom for a number of years now) to lubricate the adjoining wooded elements will stop any noise completely.

It's good practice to completely maintain your bedframe every three months when you re-tighten the fixings again, use this time to re apply the lubricant.

If you do require a new base, we have a wide range and have also recently released an ottoman range that maximises storage.

John and Ryan. 0161 437 4419