There are many times when you need to move a large and heavy piece of furniture. Whether you are decorating a room and need to completely empty it or you want to re arrange a room with some new items it is a difficult and sometimes dangerous job! Yes in the sense it can be physically demanding when it comes to moving furniture. It is easy to injure yourself attempting to lift the bulky and weighty items. Certain items such as sofas, wardrobes, bed and dressers are so hard to maneuver around a room or through a door way. Here we look at some safe ways of moving furniture in your home.
- Measure door ways to make sure they will fit through
- Wear sensible clothing and footwear
- Make sure drawers are empty or there will be additional weight
Easy ways of moving furniture
It is essential you get some help from a strong friend if you are moving a massive piece of furniture. Some things take a lot of strength to move.
There are some accessories you can buy to help such as sliders that can be placed underneath a sofa and it helps them slide along a floor.
But, these are no use if you have carpet! They only work on tiles and laminate floor, and are good as they prevent scratches and dents that can occur. Carpet is harder to move heavy items along. So it will mean lifting. Make sure you lift with a friend. Try to lift at the same time. Test the weight first. Don’t attempt to go too far at a time, just do a little at a time.
- Ask for help
- Communicate with each other and say if you are going to drop it
Getting prepared
Wear protective clothing and shoes. It is important to wear proper fitting clothes that are not loose or going to get caught when lifting a large item. Make sure you wear good shoes or trainers; if you have them steel toe caps are the best and will protect your feet. Wear gloves to prevent it slipping out of sweaty palms. These are also good at protecting your skin in case of it getting trapped or caught in tight doorways. Keep in touch when you are going to lift and when you are going to put the item down. Injuries can occur easily if one drops their end of the sofa. Also furniture can easily get damaged if it falls.
- Not everything is strong and durable and may fall apart when it comes to moving.
- Take care and plan your maneuver
Help in lifting the right way
When it comes to lifting a heavy object make sure you bend your knees when lifting. Don’t carry it for too long. Do small steps at a time. If you can get help make sure you do. Plan your route if it is moving from one room to another. Clear away obstacles from a hallway such as toys, tables and coat stands. Ensure small children and pets are out of the way. Often carrying heavy pieces means you have a limited view, if you can ask another person to help guide you along your route. It is better to take your time and do it slowly or you could injure your back or knees and be off work for weeks!
