This is more of a rant than anything else, but for the sake of any decency left, if you're going to get amorous with your significant other, make sure the bed doesn't squeak, because the rest of the world doesn't want to hear that.
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This is more of a rant than anything else, but for the sake of any decency left, if you're going to get amorous with your significant other, make sure the bed doesn't squeak, because the rest of the world doesn't want to hear that.
Memory foam makes a great Christmas gift for noisy neighbors.
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I suppose so... But isn't a memory foam mattress several thousand dollars? I'm thinking a tactfully placed can of WD-40 in front of their door with a note saying "so I don't have to hear that anymore" works well too.
It's easily one of the most irritating noises too. Just high pitched and infrequent enough that you can't tune it out.
Are you sure it's the bed that is doing the squeaking? 
I was referring to the less expensive memory foam mattress topper, that rests on top of a standard mattress. Those are still more expensive than a can of WD40, though
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They're above, and the whole apartment is poured concrete... I'd need a ladder and a hammer.
This probably won't help you solve your problem, but will give you an idea about what's causing the squeaks. Squeaks from beds are usually caused (in order) by:
1. The bed frame. Could be where the headboard or footboard connect to the frame or the springs if it's one of the old types with with a spring support base. A new steel bed frame costs anywhere from $50. to $100.
2. A box spring that's mostly crossed wood slats. The wood flexing and rubbing is causing the squeaks (think squeaky wooden floors). A piece of plywood between the box spring and the bed frame would reduce the squeaks somewhat.
3. The mattress. That's unlikely, but possible. A mattress that squeaks that loud would be really uncomfortable to sleep on.
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1. The bed frame. Could be where the headboard or footboard connect to the frame or the springs if it's one of the old types with with a spring support base. A new steel bed frame costs anywhere from $50. to $100.
2. A box spring that's mostly crossed wood slats. The wood flexing and rubbing is causing the squeaks (think squeaky wooden floors). A piece of plywood between the box spring and the bed frame would reduce the squeaks somewhat.
3. The mattress. That's unlikely, but possible. A mattress that squeaks that loud would be really uncomfortable to sleep on.
- Peter
It's been said that you can fix everything with WD-40 and duct tape. If it moves and it shouldn't, use the duct tape. If it doesn't move but it should, use the WD-40.
Use a broom stick or a mop. They'll hear it.
Aw, you're just jealous that the neighbors are having more fun than you are.
While it may not help in your case
I was at a wedding a few year ago, while at breakfast one of my friends wife was complaining about the person next door to them moaning all night. As a group of about 10 of us headed back to our rooms after breakfast, the couple doing the moaning came out of their room apparently headding for breakfast. My friends wife proceded to ask the girl how she was feeling, cause she could hear that poor girl moaning and she just knew that poor girl was so sick, it was just something awful. She went on to give the girl soem remedies for her stomach etc.
My buddys wife went on about this for a good three minutes all the while the moaner just became more and more red in the face with embarassment. Meanwhile the rest of our group was trying to keep a straight face.
So i am sure that you are not the only person to hear the bed squeaking. Find some way to anonomusly and publicly embarass them.
I was at a wedding a few year ago, while at breakfast one of my friends wife was complaining about the person next door to them moaning all night. As a group of about 10 of us headed back to our rooms after breakfast, the couple doing the moaning came out of their room apparently headding for breakfast. My friends wife proceded to ask the girl how she was feeling, cause she could hear that poor girl moaning and she just knew that poor girl was so sick, it was just something awful. She went on to give the girl soem remedies for her stomach etc.
My buddys wife went on about this for a good three minutes all the while the moaner just became more and more red in the face with embarassment. Meanwhile the rest of our group was trying to keep a straight face.
So i am sure that you are not the only person to hear the bed squeaking. Find some way to anonomusly and publicly embarass them.
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