Few people look forward to the work, preparation and planning involved in moving. You can make the day less stressful if you approach it in a thoughtful and strategic way.
The first step is to hire a reputable company. UF Mover Guys is one of the most respected moving companies in Gainesville.
Our company is a full service company that will take care of all your needs. One service that we take pride in is offering tips and advice for our customers.
In this article, we will give you a short but thorough overview about how best to protect your furniture during your move. Furniture and heavy items should be properly padded and protected before being moved in a truck, trailer or automobile.
The No. 1 rule to remember is that all of the items should be carefully wrapped and padded. This is the best way to prevent injury or damage to the item as it is being moved from your old home to your new one.
All furniture should be wrapped with blankets and plastic stretch wrap. Bubble wrap, pads and blankets provide the best protection.
Moving blankets are expensive, which tempts some people to use regular home blankets and towels. While these are better than nothing, ordinary home towels much less protection than moving blankets.
Professional quality blankets can be rented, and they are worth the money. You want to make sure that you have enough blankets to fully cover and wrap all of your furniture.
The number of blankets obviously depends upon the number and size of the items. At Gainesville Moving, we have found that the typical customer usually requires 30 to 100 blankets.
As a general rule of thumb, 30 blankets are usually sufficient for a small one-bedroom apartment. Most items require two to five blankets for full coverage.
The first step in padding and wrapping furniture is to secure any movable parts such as drawers, doors and the legs if they move back and forth. We suggest that you should always stop at the top of the furniture item and work downwards when covering it with furniture pads.
The pads should completely cover the furniture. Make sure that no part of the furniture is exposed. Any exposed area is at risk during the moving process.
Coverage also makes loading the furniture quicker and more efficient for the movers. They do not have to worry about nicks, scratches or other injuries to the furniture as they carry and load it onto the truck or trailer.
Wrapping the covered furniture with stretch wrap provides additional security and protection. The plastic should be tight as you wrap it. Avoid leaving any space between the wrap and the item you are wrapping.
Inspect all the items once they are wrapped. Make sure that all the surface areas are covered and protected.
Take your time and do not rush. Properly covering and wrapping all of the furniture takes a little additional time to, but you can move it with much more security and confidence.
If you have any additional questions about heavy furniture contact us. UF Mover Guys will be happy to answer all your questions.