Wood rubbing against wood will often cause squeaking.
Paraffin. Paraffin is a waxy substance that comes in bar form, making it easy to rub on surfaces. [9] X Research source WD-40. WD-40 is a spray on lubricant that works well on metal bed frames, but it eventually dries out. [10] X Research source Candle wax. If you don’t have access to a store-bought lubricant, try using candle wax. Rub the candle wax on like you would with any other waxy lubricant. [11] X Research source White grease or siliconized lubricant. Purchase white grease or a siliconized lubricant from the hardware store and apply it to the joint components to keep the squeaking at bay.