8 things you should never do in an Ikea, according to employees

Sophia MitrokostasJun 23, 2020, 03:35 IST

Ikea has locations around the world.Robin Utrecht/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

Insider spoke to former and current employees about things customers should never do in an Ikea.
Bringing food or drinks into the furniture area is frowned upon, and if you have wrappers or trash make sure to throw them away in the provided bins.
Putting items back on the wrong shelves creates a nightmare for the staff.
Ikea stores are big, so be patient with employees who are trying to help you find everything you need.

Known for its affordable, flat-pack furnishings and in-store food court, the Swedish houseware and furniture retail chain Ikea has locations across the globe.

To figure out some of the ways shoppers can make the most of their experience in the store while making staff members' lives easier, Ikea spoke to current and former employees of the chain.

Here are a few things you should never do at Ikea.

Eating and drinking in the display areas is strongly discouraged.

Ikea has numerous large display areas throughout the store. MATTHEW CHILDS/Reuters

Never leave food wrappers or other trash on or in the furniture.

Throw any trash away in the provided garbage cans. MAX ROSSI/Reuters

Don't forget to keep a close eye on your children while you're shopping.

Make sure children don't have any spillable drinks or snacks with them. Neil Hall/Reuters

Don't ask staff members to use their employee discount for you.

Ikea employees are happy to help in other ways. Andreas Rentz/Getty Images

Crawling under the blankets on the beds or getting too relaxed on the other furniture is frowned upon.

Feel free to test out the furniture, but don't get too comfortable. Claro Cortes/Reuters

Customers probably shouldn't expect employees to race through the massive store to help them.

IKEA stores are very big, so be patient. Andreas Rentz/Getty Images

Refrain from putting items back on the wrong shelves.

Ask a staff member for help if you don't remember where something goes. Subrat Patnaik/Reuters

The store hires additional employees around the holiday season, so don't expect every staff member to have the same level of knowledge at that time.

The stores are extra crowded around the holidays. Stephen Chernin/Getty Images

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