5 Important Steps in Packing Your Furniture When Moving

Marcus Henning • May 12, 2021
One of the toughest things to do before moving day is packing your furniture. It's impossible to deal with the small items and leave the large items behind simply because you have no idea how to prepare them for the move. 

If you have a hefty budget for your new home, you can consider selling or donating your old furniture and purchasing new ones for your new home. But if your bank account is limited, you have to face the nightmare of packing every piece of furniture you presently have.
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Good thing, we have prepared a step-by-step guide that you can follow when packing your furniture. However, before you start with packing, you have to prepare the necessary packing materials to do the task without less to no issues. Here are the following supplies that you need:


  • Moving blankets
  • Cardboards
  • Tool Kit
  • Large moving box
  • Packing paper or plastic zip-top bags
  • Permanent pen or marker
  • Utility knife
  • Packing tape

Essential Steps When Packing Your Furniture

Step 1. Determine the Measurements


Taking out your furniture is a challenge, especially if you have a stiff or small doorway. So, it's crucial to determine the measurements of every piece of furniture that you are planning to move to your new home so you will know how to take them out. Begin with measuring the furniture's width, height, and depth, then proceed with measuring your doorways, stairways, and hallways. Some furniture might need to be dissembled before you can bring them out of your house, and you can quickly determine if you do take the measurement. This way, you can save yourself some time, effort, and frustration. You must repeat this step with every piece of furniture that you have. 


Step 2. Disassemble as Much as You Can


If you can remove the legs of your sofa, make sure to remove them. When you disassemble your furniture into smaller parts, you can effortlessly move them from your house and prevent possible damage that may incur as they pass in your hallways, stairs, and doorways. Additionally, disassembling can save some space inside the van or truck of your moving company. Once you have disassembled your furniture, don't forget to organize, pack, and label them so you can efficiently identify which one is for the sofa, table, bed, and shelves. 


Step 3. Secure the Drawers as well as Bundle Items


During the move, your dresser drawers and cabinet doors can be quickly fly open, and that's one of the things that you don't wish to happen. You can avoid this trouble if you secure the drawers and doors using the mover's stretch wrap. For the bundle items like table legs and removable shelves, make sure to pack them together using Kraft paper to keep them protected during your moving day.


Step 4. Protect Every Corner Using Cardboard


Every edge of the furniture has a high potential for tearing, ripping, scratching, and more. But you can prevent this problem with the help of cardboard. Protect every edge of your furniture by folding a piece of cardboard and make sure that they are perfect. 


Step 5. Wrap Every Furniture with Blankets


You can either use your blankets or get moving blankets to wrap your furniture. This will boost the security and safety of your furniture and prevent the slightest possibility of damage. Before covering your furniture:


  1. Give your blankets an excellent shake to guarantee that they are dust-free.
  2. Wrap every piece of furniture with many layers as possible until it can be covered entirely.
  3. Use packing tape or stretch wrap to secure the blankets during the move. 


It will never be easy to pack and move every piece of furniture you have in your old house. Some people prefer to let them go by selling or donating or simply leaving them behind. But if you choose to bring them to your new home, you can use the steps so you can successfully pack your furniture. 


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