Why a Mattress Squeaks: What to Do
A mattress that squeaks in use is the mark of a cheaply made, budget product. In the premium segment, any extraneous noise during use is considered unacceptable. To answer why a mattress squeaks and what to do about it, experts suggest starting with how the mattress is built.
The main causes of a squeaking mattress
The most common reasons a mattress starts to squeak in use are:
- a Bonnell interconnected spring unit;
- improper use;
- low-quality upholstery and filling materials;
- the mattress has simply reached the end of its life.
The Bonnell interconnected spring unit is a load-bearing design from an earlier generation. Given how it is built, with all the springs laced together into a single sheet so that no individual coil is isolated, friction and unwanted noise are inevitable. The fix: buy mattresses with independent pocket spring units, or with a different type of filling altogether.
Improper use, such as exceeding the recommended load, jumping on the mattress or storing it on its side, shifts the internal components out of place, which can produce a grinding noise in use.
On the question of why a mattress squeaks on the bed and what to do about it, experts also point to the quality of the materials used. A telling example: polyester padding used as an underlayer can be the source of unpleasant noises. The fix: buy orthopedic mattresses built from genuinely high-grade materials.
Low-quality open-cell foam used as a filling produces a wheezing sound under pressure. Replacing the filling solves it.
Depending on the construction, the average trouble-free service life of a mattress runs from seven to ten years. Once it has run its course, squeaks and other unusual noises are likely. Replacing the filling or the spring unit will buy you some time, but the better answer is a new mattress.
Where to buy a mattress
Our mattress store carries a broad range of products of proven quality. The catalog covers a wide spread of price points, so there is a solid option for any budget. Our team will help you choose and walk you through how to place an order and what the delivery times are.