How to Haul Furniture on Your Own
With the help of a furniture hauling service, it can feel like a struggle to move sofas and mattresses. But are you doing it all by yourself? That is next-level! It can be done, but you must know what you’re doing to do it safely.
We know it can be challenging, so we wrote this guide on moving heavy furniture yourself. Remember that even though we know you are strong and can carry everything independently, you might want to ask a friend or a company for help with some parts of your move.
Remove Any Obstacles
One of the essential tips in our guide on moving heavy furniture by yourself is to eliminate anything that could make you trip or fall. This means there can’t be any toys, shoes, bubble wrap, or cardboard boxes on the floor or walkways. In the same way, you should keep your pets in a closed-off area and make sure your kids aren’t running around.
Dress for the Part
Next, look closely at your closet when figuring out how to move heavy furniture safely. First, you’ll have difficulty moving heavy things if you’re not wearing the right shoes. Flip-flops and high heels are a huge no-no. Choose shoes with closed toes and nonslip soles if you drop something on your foot. Wear light, loose, and breathable tops, and bottoms. You don’t want to split the fabric if your clothes are too tight!
Protect Your Furniture and Property
If you’re moving heavy things, don’t be surprised if you hit a few bumps. To protect your items, wrap them in plastic or bubble wrap. Move upholstered furniture? Look into plastic covers made for sofas and chairs. You can always use old blankets or sheets to cover your table in a pinch. To protect your floors and walls, put felt pads on the bottoms of your furniture to keep it from scratching, and tape cardboard to the walls to stop scratches and dents.
Don’t you think you can pull it off? Don’t worry! In Culver City, CA, Speedy Clean Up and Clean Out is always ready to provide a cost-effective furniture hauling service. Dial (323) 915-8549 now to learn more!