Moving Furniture and Accessories Tips

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Moving from a place to another is very hard and a tiring process but at the same time you feel happy because you make a new home with your own touch. So you should go about the change and do this process perfectly without any mistake or damage which can cost you later. I will tell you how to keep your furniture safe during the moving and after you reach your new place in best shape without any mistake.

First you should make sure that you make a deal with a company for moving furniture because they have much experience in this field. So they will send you the big furniture moving trucks in time.

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The workers come with their tools which help them to move your furniture faster and make it easier and also make sure that it is done in a safe way.

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If you deal with good company with good workers, you will be sure and satisfied that your furniture will be in the perfect position in the trucks which is very important and the workers should also make a note of this in their minds.

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So each piece when in the truck must be placed safely to make sure that it will arrive in perfect shape

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When you decide to move you should get ready and have the suitable equipments to pack your luggage and furniture.

So here are the most important equipments that you should have:

1-Air Bubble Film

Efficient, economical and versatile for numerous packing needs. Recommended for delicate, lightweight items such as picture frames, glass/porcelain vases, crystal, glassware, and figurines/knick R knack.

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2-Foam polyethylene

Polyethylene is a class of thermoplastics practically ubiquitous in consumer products. In its foam form, polyethylene is used in packaging, vibration dampening and insulation, it acts as a barrier or buoyancy component or as material for cushioning. It is most frequently seen as a packaging material.

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3-Stretch a film

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The way to use

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4-Packing tape

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To close boxes

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5-Appliance dolly

This dolly is the best choice for moving heavy appliances. The height of this dolly provides the leverage needed to make the movement easy for big items such as refrigerators, freezers and washers and almost all the workers will have it.

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6-Furniture Dolly

This four-wheel dolly provides a large flat surface that is perfect for moving large dressers, wall units, pianos/organs, freezers and more.

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7- Furniture pad

Avon furniture pads offer the ultimate protection for your belongings. This is protection that pays for itself.

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8- Small box

Easy-to-lift small boxes are ideal for heavy items such as books, tools, and CD’s or record albums. Meets UPS and FedEx shipping requirements.

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9- -Medium box

Medium boxes are ideal for kitchen items, small appliances and toys. Meets UPS and FedEx shipping requirements.

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10- Large box

Large box is ideal for lightweight, bulky items such as lampshades, stereo speakers, electronic equipment, stuffed animals or clothing.

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11- Shortly wardrobe box

Shorty Wardrobe® box is a compact, stackable wardrobe box ideal for shirts, blouses, sport coats and jackets. Directly from closet to box and the clothing can stay on hangers too.

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12- Wrapping Paper

Use Clean and white newsprint papers for wrapping dishes, glasses and other miscellaneous items. It helps you keep your belongings clean and your hands free of ink. 10 pound pack.

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13- Lamp Box

Lamp box is ideal for moving, storing or shipping oddly shaped items such as lamps, golf clubs or telescopes. Box meets UPS shipping requirements.

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14- Four piece picture mirror

Each piece of this four piece box fits in one corner for totally adjustable sizing and to protect your mirrors, pictures and artwork.

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There is a tool which acts as a billet and can be put in hands to raise the furniture and it is tight and won’t let allow the furniture trip or fall on the floor.

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Practical application

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An important advice before you start

Any box you pick make sure that you write on it to which room it belongs so that you can recognize each room with different mark to make it easier.

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How to keep all types of furniture safe

1- Big pieces like chair, sofa or cupboard

You can cover it with furniture pad or stretch a film or you can use an old blanket or big cloth you don’t care about.

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2- Electronics

Electronics like television and computer separate its pieces and cover it with Air Bubble Film.

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Put it in small bags and mark each bag

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It is always better to put it in its pocket if it has one

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3- Antics and accessories

Antiques and accessories cover it with wrapping paper

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4- Mirrors and framed picture

Store on edge, NOT flat and you can keep it right and cover it in two ways:

1- The best to keep it in four piece picture mirror box .

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If you don’t have it you can use big paper sheets

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Cover it with a tape to make it safe and tight

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5- Lights and spot lights

Wrap large lamp bases in padding
Wrap smaller lamps and place them in cartons
Pack delicate lamp shades separately
DO NOT use newsprint to wrap lamp shades or any other goods which may be damaged by ink stains
DO NOT store heavy items atop cartons containing lamps or lamp shades

put them in cloth bags

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Then in box surrounded by foam polyethylene

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Cover it with wrapping paper

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Or store it in regular bags surrounded by foam polyethylene

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Or cover with Air Bubble Film

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6- Plates and cups

Cover each one separately with wrapping paper

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7- Kitchen tools

Put some wrapping paper at the bottom of the box

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Put between each wrapping paper

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Cover it to be like this

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Finally some advices
I can see clearly now… Label each box to easily identify contents
Location, Location, Location… Place frequently used items near the door
Keep it light… Pack boxes to weigh less than 50 pounds

Be Prepared… Gather all of your supplies before you start, that way you don’t have to stop to get more , Make Room…Businesses can install shelves for easy access and space saving

How to pack:

1- Bedding, Clothing, Curtains, Drapes & Linens

2- Dishes and Glassware

• Place a layer of packing inside the bottom and top of the cartons containing glassware

• All glass items should be individually wrapped

• Nest cups and bowls

• Stand plates, saucers and platters on edge

• Wrapped glasses should be placed toward the top of the carton

3- Appliances

• Thoroughly clean and dry all appliances

• Store refrigerators/freezers slightly open

4- Tools, Bicycles, and other metal items