The furniture in your home beautifies the space while also making the indoor environment comfortable. Keeping your pieces in good shape will involve some preparation for an upcoming relocation. Here are three ways to protect furniture during the moving process.

3 Tips for Protecting Furniture During Moves

1. Clean Furniture Beforehand

Although you might think it’s better to clean furniture after you’re done moving, tending to it carefully beforehand is helpful as well. Wipe down wood, glass, and nonporous upholstery before your move to prevent abrasions. Empty bins and other storage compartments to make objects lighter and less likely to sustain weight-related damage. Vacuum out the insides of sofas and other upholstered items to prevent debris from spilling or spreading during the move. 

2. Wrap Items Carefully 

Wrap clean furniture in blankets or plastic wrap to protect against scratches as they’re loaded onto moving vehicles or transported to and from the home. Avoid using hard fasteners to hold blankets or wraps on furniture since they can contribute to cuts and scrapes. 

3. Use Professional Movers 

While it may seem simple to move items on your own, doing the work yourself could result in damage. For example, carrying items with an uneven weight distribution could put pressure on the furniture’s structure. A team of professional movers, on the other hand, has the experience and equipment to pick up and relocate furniture safely. 

To safeguard your furniture, work with a team of professional movers from M. Dyer & Sons. Since 1968, these movers have helped relocate people throughout Honolulu, Kaneohe, Kailua, Hawaii Kai, Kapolei, and Pearl Harbor. To learn more about how they can help, visit their website, or give their team a call at (808) 456-4200 to request a free estimate. You can also find more moving tips on their Facebook page.