Quick guide to self-packing: Moving Furniture
by Fatima Calderon
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Make
sure to clear the area of children and
pets to prevent injuries from falling furniture. Also spread out cartons, a
blanket, or a cheap carpet on the floor to prevent it from scratching while
moving the furniture around.
·
Heavy furniture is not disassembled
alone. A partner can
help keep furniture steady while it is disassembled and offer assistance if an
injury is sustained.
·
Make
sure you have the proper tools to do the
job. Hammering and banging shouldn’t be required to break down most pieces
of furniture.
·
Remove glass doors and shelves are prior
to the frame being
taken apart. These can be wrapped in newsprint or bubble wrap and packed snug
in boxes to prevent cracks, chips, and breaks.
·
Keep
all screws, bolts, etc. organized. Plastic sandwich bags can be filled with all
the pieces to a single piece of furniture. Mark on the outside of the bag what
piece it goes to and tape it to the
underside of the furniture or place in drawer of accompanying set. Do not
tape to finished wood surfaces.
·
Protect sharp corners and edges. This can be as simple as draping large
blankets over sections of furniture to prevent scratches and dents on other
closely packed items, or taping carton around the corners.
·
Upholstered
furniture like couches and loveseats should always be stored right side up. If absolutely necessary to turn the item
over, blankets should be placed between the upholstery and the floor of the
moving truck to prevent damage to the fabric.
·
Remove any parts of the furniture that
can be removed. In
particular, table legs, glass tops, shelves, and bed frames.
·
Remove
cushions and pillows and place in large or extra large packing boxes, or in
bottoms of wardrobes.
Previously on Guide to Self-Packing:
Download the
list of Prohibited Items.
And come back
next week for a quick overview of packing materials needed.
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