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How To Protect Furniture During A Move
Are you preparing for a big move? Keeping your valuable possessions safe, secure, and in good condition during these periods of life can be a challenge, which is why we at The Mobile Attic are here to help you out in every way possible. Check out some of our tips for protecting your furniture below, then browse our site to learn about all that we can offer you.
Plan Ahead
Planning ahead is a great way to stay organized during a move and keep all of your items intact. Measure your furniture and figure out where you want it to go in the moving container. Furthermore, deciding where to put it in your new home or business location is a good idea. This saves you time and ensures your furniture is moved around as little as possible throughout the entire process.
Also, remove items from any dresser or coffee table drawers to lighten the load for whoever’s helping you out. This minimizes the chance of someone dropping your furniture and makes it easier to maneuver it around any doorways, hallways, and staircases.
Prepare Necessary Packing Supplies
There are countless packing accessories that will aid you in keeping your furniture safe from nicks, scratches, and stains. It’s always a good idea to cover any fabric on your chairs or sofas to eliminate any chance of someone spilling on it or getting it dirty throughout the moving process. Save yourself the stress and energy involved with removing stains and spots… invest in furniture covers, and you won’t regret it!
Next? Moving blankets! These come in incredibly handy when trying to avoid scratches and other marks on your wood furniture. Moving blankets have saved many homeowners from damaging their belongings and provides a great shield for any items that you don’t want to see ruined. Avoiding walls and other obstacles isn’t always possible, but you’ll rest easier knowing a few bumps or missteps won’t ruin your more expensive items. The Mobile Attic can provide you with all the moving blankets you’ll need!
We also recommended investing in straps to securely lock down your furniture during the transportation process. When you work with us, we can provide you with e-track straps that hook to rails on the floors and walls of our units. They provide long-lasting durability and you’ll never have to worry about your belongings shifting around and getting scraped up. You deserve peace of mind, and we’re here to give it to you!
Other Precautions
On top of all this, you can help keep your belongings safe by packing strategically. For instance, if your larger, heavier boxes are on the bottom, there’s no chance of them falling onto your furniture and causing damage. On that same note, items with sharp edges or pointy fixtures should be kept at a safe distance to avoid holes and scratches.
We want to provide you with all of the information necessary to help your move go as smoothly as possible. Make the right choice and trust in us for all of your storage and moving needs – we can’t wait to hear from you soon!
Helpful Tips For Moving
If you find yourself amidst a big move, then check out some of these tips to make your life easier throughout it. These helpful hacks will not only lessen the weight on your shoulders, but will make your entire transition unfold a bit more smoothly. 
Helpful Tips:
- Label Your Boxes: Packing similar things together, then labeling which room they belong in is an easy step and will save a lot of time in the long run. It will also help out anyone who is assisting with the move and will save you from having to open and rummage through every box that you are trying to unload.
- Purge Your Possessions: Try to get rid of as much as you can, so that your overall load is lightened for your move. If you have items that you have been meaning to sell or donate, then make that a priority and get rid of as much as you can. Not only will this make your move go quicker and easier, but you may end up with some extra cash at the end of the day.
- Photograph Your Electronics: Just about everyone has a camera on their phone, so take advantage of our modern technology and snap a photo of the wiring on your electronics, before unplugging it all. This way, when you get to your new home you will be able to quickly put everything back together and will not waste time figuring out what plugs into where.
- Plan Ahead: Packing things far enough in advance and planning out who is helping out when, will make the entire moving process go smoother and will minimize stress dramatically. Waiting until the last minute to pack or reach out for help could leave you short-handed and faced with a lot of extra work. Look at your time schedule and plan accordingly
- Pack Strategically: When you are loading the truck, pack your boxes together tightly and keep the heavier furniture items towards the back. You can fit a lot more items into a truck if you are smart about your packing. Also, keeping things as tight as possible will help to ensure that nothing topples over, leaving you with a lot of broken belongings.
At The Mobile Attic we have all of the tools and expertise you need to make your next move stress-free. Stop on by or give us a call today and see what we can do for you!