Furniture removal is one of the toughest aspects of relocation. The process can take a long time as you attempt to move large, unwieldy and heavy goods through your home, onto and off vehicles and then into your new abode. It can take a lot of planning as you work out the best way to move furniture carefully, so that there won't be any damage to the item, your home or to yourself. You need to be strong to carry out this step, as you will be moving heavy objects through a building and many people cannot manage this easily. Keeping the process safe can be a chore in itself, so if you want to know how to handle your furniture transfers safely, read on.
There are many things you must do to make your furniture removal safe and it begins with considering if you can do the job. Moving large objects through tight spaces, up and down stairs, on and off moving vans, etc, can be difficult and you will have to be fully capable of lifting and carrying such goods. You must contemplate if you will be able to do this yourself, as you must be confident you can handle the chore without worry of damage or injury. Asking friends and family can get you able-bodied people to help. They can assist you and cover objects you cannot move yourself. Hiring a specialised removal firm can make the process much simpler and safer, as experts will take care of everything. The moving company employees will be trained and knowledgeable, so they can shift goods with ease, meaning you won't have to do a thing.
Decide what you feel is the safest course of action for your move.
The use of equipment can make the process much safer. Furniture sliders are placed under a large item and then you push the object along until the opposite end reaches the sliders. You then place another set of sliders at the front and push it forward again, and so on. This makes the process safer because you simply push an item rather than carry it. Wheeled boards can also offer a similar result. Lift the object slightly onto a platform with wheels, a cart or even a skateboard, and you can push it through the house so you do not need to lift it.
It may be worth tying the object to the platform with wire to ensure it doesn't fall off.
You can make things much simpler for your furniture moving by taking the items apart. It is much easier to carry and transport parts of an object than the whole thing, so you should consider this step. Unscrew the item and pile the pieces up, wrap them if necessary and you can easily get them to where you need. You should only perform this step if you know you can rebuild the item fully and safely later on.
Before attempting to lift an object, you should estimate how much it weighs and how many people will be needed to shift it. For cupboards and drawers, remove the contents and if possible, unscrew the doors and remove drawers so they don't impede you when carrying the furniture piece. Everyone carrying the item should know the path you are taking and any obstacles should be removed in advance. Each person should communicate with each other so that people know if to lift, drop, turn, place down the item, etc. Objects should be carefully placed down if anyone begins to lose their grip.
Take all this into account and your furniture removals can be simple, successful and most importantly, safe.
