Moving Tips: Packing Your Furniture
By: All Around Moving
Tags: Tips, Furniture, Moving, Packing

Here Is How To Pack Your Furniture

Moving is a stressful time. There are many things that need to be done before the day of the move, and one of them is packing your furniture for moving. It can be difficult to know where to start, especially if you’re trying to do it on your own. This post offers some tips on how to pack furniture for moving.

We all have a dream of living in a new home, one that we feel is perfect. It’s the thought of finally settling down into our own place and being able to live there for as long as we want.

In many ways, moving to a new home is like starting over: you get to change everything about yourself and your life. The physical space around you can be filled with things you choose and love, and you can bring things from your old home to your new one or leave them behind — it’s up to you. So if it’s time for you to move on from where your currently living — whether it’s because your lease has run out or because the place just isn’t right anymore — it helps to have advice for making the moving process easier.

Here are some tips for packing furniture in your home.

Inventory the Furniture Pieces In Your Home

If you want to move your furniture but don’t want to move it all, you can decide which pieces you want to keep and which ones you’ll donate or sell.

Decide which furniture items in your old home will be coming with you to your new place. You may not need everything that’s currently in your home, so starting with what you really need is the most efficient way of packing up your things. Furniture tends to be bulky and heavy, so it’s most cost-effective to move only the pieces that you will definitely want to keep in your new home, and get rid of the rest.

Measure the Large Furniture Pieces in Your Home

Use a tape measure to make sure the larger furniture pieces you want to keep will be able to pass through the doorways and around the corners of your home. You don’t want any unpleasant surprises on moving day. If any pieces are too large, you will have to disassemble them to move them and place them properly in your new home.

Inspect and Clean Your Furniture

Before packing your furniture for moving, inspect your furniture items for any signs of damage. This will help you decide whether you want to keep each item. If there are any damaged items, you might consider replacing those items instead of keeping them. Pack things that are not in good condition last, so that they are the items to be unpacked first at your new home.

It’s always a good idea to clean your furniture pieces before packing them for moving. You can purchase some furniture cleaning products or make a simple cleaning solution on your own. To clean furniture, you will need a few supplies: water, vinegar, a rag, and furniture polish.

First, dampen the rag with water and vinegar, then wipe down the furniture. Next, apply furniture polish and buff to a shine.

You can use this method for all types of furniture including wood, leather, vinyl, and even plastic. Be sure to read the instructions on your specific cleaner before using just to make sure you are doing it correctly. Also, never mix different cleaners together as this could create a dangerous chemical reaction.

Prepare the Required Packing Materials

As with any task, you will need certain tools and supplies in order to pack up your things. When it comes time to move out of a home that has been yours for years, you want to make sure everything is moved successfully and without any problems. That’s why packing your own furniture for moving is best done with the proper tools, materials and supplies.

Disassemble Your Furniture

It’s best to disassemble large furniture items before packing them, as this will reduce the amount of space they take up in a moving truck and make transportation more efficient. You might also need to disassemble large furniture items to get them out of your home. If you’re not sure how to disassemble some of your larger pieces of furniture, ask around — people who are familiar with this task can show you what needs to be removed in order to pack the pieces properly. Get rid of any extra pillows or blankets — these take up too much room in a box and can get dirty.

Remove Glass Elements

If you have any glass elements in your furniture, such as doors, shelves, tabletops, or showcases, it’s best to remove these before packing. This will help to prevent any breakage during the moving process. You can put these items back in their places once you’ve moved into your new home.

For example, glass table tops and mirrors may be protected by wrapping them in bubble wrap. Consider taping a large “X” on the item using painter’s tape to decrease the risk of it breaking if it breaks. Wrap the glass or mirror entirely, paying careful attention to the angles. Finally, insert the item between two layers of corrugated cardboard and tape the packaging together.

Keep All Small Fastening Elements

It is important to keep any small fastening elements you’ve removed from your furniture during the disassembly task. For instance, if you needed to remove drawer handles in order to get the dresser drawers out, make sure they are kept safe. You can put them back on once you’ve moved into your new home or buy anything else that’s necessary for your new furniture.

Pack your Furniture

When it comes to transporting your furniture securely, nothing is more important than bubble wrap and plastic sheeting. Use bubble wrap to shield delicate wood components. Plastic sheeting or specially designed leather sofa covers should be used to protect your upholstered items. In a pinch, old blankets or packing blankets will suffice. Corrugated cardboard sheets can also work.

Start by wrapping each item with enough bubble wrap or other material that will protect those parts from damage during transport. Then place the wrapped furniture item in a sturdy box. You can purchase boxes for moving from most home improvement stores or packing supply stores. Label each box according to which room the furniture is going in at your new house, and make sure that all of the boxes are transported together so you can easily unpack them when you reach your destination.

It’s always a good idea to have some help when moving, whether it’s from friends and family or professional movers. By following these tips, you can make the process of moving furniture much easier on yourself — and hopefully avoid any damage to your belongings in the process.

We hope you found this blog post Moving Tips: Packing Your Furniture useful. Be sure to check out our post 4 Tips For Packing Clothes For Moving for more great tips!