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Tips for Safely Moving Heavy Furniture
In this blog entry, the professional TriState Area furniture packing service and residential moving service team here at Noah’s Ark Moving and Storage will detail the best ways to move furniture safely.
Take the Feet Off Large Furniture
Remove the feet off large armchairs or couches to help minimize the chances of scraping, and make it easier to safely move furniture through doors and hallways. Most furniture has feet that can screw in and out – just make sure to keep furniture feet in a clearly labeled area to make assembly more easy.
Disassemble As Much As Possible
Try to take apart larger pieces of furniture or remove parts that extend from furniture bodies. Often, couch sectionals come apart in different parts, vanity or dresser mirrors can be removed and covered for safety, tables often have removable legs, and worksout equipment can usually be broken down into poles and weights. Additionally, contact our expert packing service team for assistance in disassembling complicated furniture.
Keep Hardware Clearly Contained and Labled
Keep a ziploc bag or box for every furniture piece and keep necessary hardware inside, label it, then tape it to the body of the furniture – or keep it all together in an easy-to-access and clearly labeled box.
Work With a Team
Always work with a team of two or more people to carefully haul and move large furniture through corners, doors, stairs, or hallways. This is to prevent injury.
Use Proper Moving Equipment
Use professional moving recruitment like dollies and hand-trucks to move large or heavy furniture.
Protective Moving Blankets – and Hallway Safety
Wrap blankets – or rent special moving blankets – to wrap furniture in to protect from scratches or scuffs during the moving process – as well as scratches to walls, floors, and ceilings. Additionally, anticipate how to avoid damage to home surfaces as you’re moving out or in. use hand carts to carefully move furniture, and make sure that the softest edges of furniture will be facing any corner. If you have a very narrow doorway, consider removing the door from the hinges to have a little more space. Consider using floor-glides for assistance, and make sure to have assistance – asking friends or family members for their availability in advance – or scheduling our professional packing, moving, and unpacking services for expert assistance.
