Relocating mattresses is a piece of cake, right? Oh, well… Whoever tries to carry a mattress around, realizes how underprepared they were. They are flimsy, unstable, and quite heavy. If we could equate a piece of furniture with an animal, a mattress would be a sloth. A heavy one. However, with a few useful pieces of advice, you can prep, protect, and carry around your mattress easier than you think. Let’s check those out.
Prep Stage: Use Mattress Cover & Get Moving Straps
Before relocating mattresses, it’s always a good idea to see if you really want them in your new home, or you are ready to replace them with new ones. If you’re happy with the state your mattress is in, find an appropriate mattress cover to protect it. The cover should be waterproof, if possible. Another essential thing to do is to secure the item inside the vehicle with moving straps due to its already-mentioned flimsiness. If you can’t get hold of those, use a rope that can work well in securing the mattress.
Ask Friends For Help (Or Pro Movers)
Carrying around a mattress surely isn’t a one-man job. Not because we doubt your strength, but because strength isn’t necessarily a factor here. As it is flimsy, a mattress is handled by multiple hands for help. Another – even though costly, but the safest – option is hiring a pro moving company, and these people will know what to do.
Watch Out For Injuries
On your moving day, the area needs to be prepared to carry things around. Mattresses are no different – you need to clear the space through which you need to carry it around. Be mindful of areas where someone could slip or trip over something, especially complicated staircases. Safety should always come first!
