Furniture

A good tip is to measure doors and rooms in and out of you home, new home and any storage space you intend to use as a stop-over before you move.

Also check the width, available height and turns on any stairs so you can be sure larger furniture items can actually fit in your new home.

If not, some furniture can be dismantled beforehand to make the job easier.

Sofas

Sofas are heavy and difficult to move because of the size and shape. If you have trouble squeezing a sofa through a doorway, neatly remove the material on the base and feel inside the arms. Often they are bolted to the frame and can be removed with a spanner.

Remove the cushions and any loose covers for transportation and storage.

Any covering that cannot be removed ought to be protected with a removal blanket or thick plastic to avoid dirty hand marks, rubs and tears.

Tables and chairs

Glass, marble or granite tables should be dismantled and the top moved separately, safely wrapped and with a fragile sticker.

Wooden tables need careful handling and protection to avoid warping and scratching.

Table and chair legs should have bubble wrap or cardboard tubing around them to cushion against damage.

Dressers

Fill up any drawers with fragile items safely wrapped in tissue or bubble wrap. Securely tape the drawers so nothing can fall out when they are lifted.

Don’t fill the drawers with too many heavy items otherwise lifting becomes difficult.

Dressers and chests are easier to carry with drawers taken out, making the frame much lighter. Don’t forget to protect the frame from damage and scratching as if you were moving a table.

Beds and mattresses

Beds are much the same to move as any other item of furniture. If they can be dismantled, the job is easier.

Mattresses should be wrapped in a mattress cover or heavy plastic, like a sofa.

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