Return policy comparison · 2026
IKEA vs Squatty Potty
Policy data verified April 17, 2026 (IKEA) and July 24, 2026 (Squatty Potty)
Winner
IKEA
A
4.5 / 5.0 · Excellent
Squatty Potty
B-
2.7 / 5.0 · Fair
The verdict
IKEA has the more generous return policy in 2026, grading A (4.5/5.0) against Squatty Potty's B- (2.7/5.0). It wins 3 of 5 scoring axes; the biggest gap is the return window: 365-day window (industry-leading) versus 60-day window (decent).
Score breakdown
Five axes, 5.0 points total — the same deterministic grader behind every Thrifle policy page.
IKEASquatty Potty
Return window · worth 2.0
Restocking fee · worth 1.0
Return shipping · worth 1.0
Holiday window · worth 0.5
Transparency · worth 0.5
Key terms side-by-side
| IKEA | Squatty Potty | |
|---|---|---|
| Return window | ✓ 365 days (unopened); 180 days (opened) | 60 days |
| Free returns | ✓ Yes (in-store free) | No - customer pays return shipping |
| Restocking fee | None | None published |
| Return shipping | Buyer pays mail shipping | Customer pays return shipping; original shipping charges are non-refundable |
| Holiday extension | ✓ Not specifically extended | None published |
| Non-returnable | Custom countertops, cut fabric, as-is items, plants, food, mattresses (separate 90-day exchange) | Items purchased from other retailers (Amazon, The Grommet, etc.) - those must be returned to the original seller |
| Watch-out items | Mattress 90-day comfort exchange | — |
IKEA tip
You CAN return assembled IKEA furniture in-store — no need to disassemble. Mattress gets 90-day exchange policy.
Squatty Potty tip
If you bought it anywhere other than squattypotty.com - Amazon, Target, The Grommet - you have to return it to that seller, not Squatty Potty directly, so check where you actually purchased before starting a return.
Frequently asked questions
Who has the better return policy, IKEA or Squatty Potty?
IKEA has the more generous return policy in 2026, grading A (4.5/5.0) against Squatty Potty's B- (2.7/5.0). It wins 3 of 5 scoring axes; the biggest gap is the return window: 365-day window (industry-leading) versus 60-day window (decent).
What is IKEA's return window?
IKEA's return window is 365 days (unopened); 180 days (opened).
What is Squatty Potty's return window?
Squatty Potty's return window is 60 days.
Does IKEA or Squatty Potty offer free returns?
IKEA: Yes (in-store free). Squatty Potty: No - customer pays return shipping.