How To Protect Your Furniture Before Moving


Relying on professional furniture movers in Portland is one of the best ways to relocate without hassle. With many furniture movers in Portland, getting a reliable one might be a problem. That's why we're here to help move your furniture and offer you the best furniture moving service in Portland.

Over the years, we have moved numerous furniture in Portland, and our good reviews from previous customers are proof. Regardless of how heavy or complex furniture might seem, we are ready to move them without hassle. We have custom solutions to all of our customers' needs by considering each customer's needs.

We have the required facility for protecting different types of furniture to prevent them from being stolen or damaged. The moving equipment used in moving your furniture are made of high-quality and advanced materials that make moving easier.

Before the arrival of professional furniture movers Portland, you should protect your furniture by doing the following:

·        Use foam padding, furniture pads, and moving blankets when you're dealing with delicate furniture.

·        Cover exposed parts by wrapping them very well. For instance, you might need different layers of padding for hutches.

·        Avoid wrapping furniture (wooden) in a plastic shrink wrap, which may damage the furniture's surface.

·        If you must bubble wrap, place furniture pads, or moving blankets a layer before using the bubble wrap. This will help prevent the furniture from having direct contact with the bubble wrap.

·        Keep knobs, handles, keys, drawers, and other pieces secured. Pack these pieces in a zipped bag or an envelope.

·        For drawers and cabinets, you can protect them by using a strong rope to shut them, and you can pad it below. Padding will protect the furniture from being damaged by the twine. Always remember that when you're taping your furniture, padding should come first.

·        If the furniture's legs are detachable, remove them and place padding on the handles and edges. Doing this is advisable because sharp handles, corners and legs might be scratched during transport. So, protect all corners and place extra padding to legs and handles to make things easier.

After following the above tips, the next thing to do is to wait for the furniture movers. If you're going to load the moving truck on your own, you should be very careful.

Loading the truck should be left for the professionals to prevent your furniture from damaging. Most damages occur during the loading process. If you must load your furniture on your own, follow all safety precautions and do things the right way.

In conclusion, always get a comprehensive insurance plan when moving expensive furniture. Doing this will ensure that you're covered when your furniture gets damaged no due to unforeseen circumstances.