31 May 2023
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Here are two common methods that furniture removal teams use when moving their clients' furniture.

Disassembly and reassembly of furniture

One method used by many furniture removal teams is the disassembly and reassembly of their clients' furniture. A furniture removalist might use this method if a client has a very large piece of furniture that will only barely fit through their property's doorways or hallways. By disassembling the large furniture item into smaller parts and waiting until these parts have been transported to the client's new property before they begin reassembling it, a removalist could greatly reduce the chances of it scraping against a wall or a door frame when it's being moved and getting scratched (or inflicting damage on the surfaces it scrapes against).

In some situations, removal teams will also disassemble furniture items to allow for the easier and more optimal arrangement of a client's furniture within their moving van. If for example, a big bed is put inside a moving van, this furniture item may leave little room for a client's other furniture pieces. However, if this large item is taken apart and its smaller components are neatly and carefully stacked in the moving van (or even stored inside the empty spaces of other furniture that can't be disassembled, like a cabinet), the removal team could fit more of the client's furniture into their vehicle in one go. This could enable the removalists to get all of their client's furniture to their new property in fewer trips.

Furniture wrapping

Many furniture removal businesses also use the method of furniture wrapping. This involves wrapping their clients' furniture with moving blankets or plastic wrap (or a combination of the two) to protect it. Moving blankets are thick and soft, and when placed around wooden, glass or metal furniture, can protect these items from scratches, dents and cracks. When wrapped around upholstered, cushioned furniture, moving blankets can protect both the upholstery and its internal padding from tears, dirt and stains. If a furniture removalist needs to move a client's furniture when it's raining or if they need to transport it in a vehicle that will also contain liquids that could leak, they may also use plastic wrap as a water-resistant outer layer around the furniture, that will prevent it from getting damp or developing water droplet stains.

Furniture removal teams may also wrap furniture items in plastic wrap for the purposes of binding and stabilising these items. For example, by binding a chest of drawers in plastic wrap, a furniture removalist can prevent the drawers from sliding open when they're carrying the furniture or trying to find the best position for it in their vehicle. If the chest of drawers has swinging drawer handles, wrapping the furniture tightly will also prevent these handles from swinging forcefully against the drawers and chipping them when the furniture is in the moving vehicle or is being carried.

For more information about furniture removal, contact a local company.