Allentown Long-Distance Apartment Moving: Guide To Packing & Transporting Sofas
Sofa damage is probably more common than you think.
Figures from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration show that item damage during move amounts to an average of over $10,000 per claim, so making sure valuable items are adequately protected should be a priority if you're looking to relocate - especially if you're moving long distance... and even more so if you don't have an elevator.
Juggling a sofa down endless flights of stairs - ah, the prototypal move time nightmare for so many!
The full guide from Movers.com give you a better chance of keeping your beautiful sofa intact (or at least minimizing damage - we're not kidding anyone, the WILL be some slamming stuff into stuff!)
The guide breaks down sofa packing based on sofa type - from standard fabric sofas to sofa beds and leather sofas.
For most sofas, using a mix of blankets, microfoam and shrink wrap will ensure adequate protection, assuming all exposed finished wood is covered, and that shrink wrap doesn’t directly touch the surface of the sofa.
Handling shrink wrap becomes even more important when packing leather sofas, explains Movers.com.
“Never wrap a leather sofa with stretch wrap directly,” recommends the report. “The plastic creates condensation which can cause mildew to form and damage your sofa. That would also result in some expensive repairs. Additionally, if your sofa is exposed to extreme heat, the shrink wrap could melt and stick to the leather.”
You'll also find expert tips on storing a sofa. This includes having the sofa cleaned before storing it, using climate-controlled units to minimize potential damage due to extreme heat or dryness, and covering the floor of the storage unit.
Finally, the guide includes a step-by-step section on how to move a sofa, from planning the route to loading the sofa into the truck.
For Allentown apartment owners looking for quality movers in their area, Movers.com has compiled a directory of pre-screened movers available for interstate moving.
Check it out today for the reliable movers you need - and yep, they'll make sure your sofa gets to your new home in one piece!
Movers.com City: North Brunswick Township Address: 1596 U.S. 130 Website https://www.movers.com/ Phone +1 866 343 1243 Email sales@movers.com
