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How to Move a Couch
Moving your couch can be a troublesome task if you’re unprepared. Regardless of if you’re moving it to your new home or just moving around the furniture in your living room, it can still be hard to get your couch from point A to point B. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to make the process as painless as possible. Read on to find out about the best process for moving your couch.
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Prep and Plan
Every task is always easier when you have a plan in mind. Moving your couch is no different. Make sure you know exactly where you’re moving it before you start, and definitely try to map out a route to move your couch to wherever it’s going. To properly map out this path, you’re going to need to measure the couch beforehand, so you know exactly which doorways it can fit through and how much space you might need to clear a corner. You’re also going to need some supplies, depending on where you’re moving it to, and how heavy it is. Things like a dolly, lifting straps, and furniture sliders, or wrapping material, which we’ll talk more about later, will likely be useful. Finally, assemble your helper team. Couches are heavy, you’re going to need a few people to help you move yours.
Wrapping Your Couch
We briefly mentioned furniture sliders, and wrapping materials in the last section. These are essential when moving your couch, no matter where it’s going, to avoid damaging it, and the things around it. If you’re only moving the couch around your home, then a furniture slider might be enough, as it will protect your floor, and the couch as you move it. However, if you’re moving it out of the house, then moving blankets, or stretch wrap will be very important to have. These will protect your couch during transit. To wrap your couch, first start by totally disassembling it. Remove any pillows, blankets, and cushions and wrap them up separately. Then, take off the legs and arms of the couch if you need to for the couch to fit through doorways. Be sure to store any screws and the legs in a safe place for reassembly later. Finally, wrap the couch from the bottom up and tape each end with packing tape to keep it from unwrapping.
Moving Your Couch
Now that you’ve got your plan in place, and your couch is wrapped and ready to go, it’s time to lift and carry. Always lift with your knees, and don’t raise the couch too high. You and your lifting partners should always keep the couch low and close to your body for full control. Using a dolly here can help simplify the process, making it a lot easier to move the ouch around, if you don’t have one though you’re going to have to be ready for a few different scenarios. Getting around corners may require a tilt or a pivot, while a narrow doorway may require the same or even more effort. Stairs are a whole other challenge. Get a partner involved and communicate constantly as you ascend or descend the stairs and be aware of the couch’s weight beforehand.
Transporting Your Couch
After you’ve gotten your couch out of your home, it’s time to get it into your vehicle. Make sure you have a vehicle that can accommodate the couch like a moving, or pickup truck. Lift the couch carefully once again and ease it into your vehicle. A slider can help here, if you put it in your car, then load the couch on top of it and pull it the rest of the way into your vehicle. Be sure to secure it once it’s in by strapping it down so it doesn’t get damaged during the drive.
Unloading Your Couch
Once your couch makes it to its new destination, simply unload it from your vehicle and follow the same tips as before to maneuver it into its new spot. Just like that, your new couch should be safe and sound in its new place.
Conclusion
Though it may seem simple enough, if you want to avoid the hassle of having to move your couch or any other large items altogether, then you should consider hiring a moving company like CT Best Movers. We can assist you with every part of your moving process, and we offer a variety of other services as well, including commercial moves & junk removal. If you need help moving, contact us today. Whether or not you give us a call, we hope this blog has made it easier to move your couch.
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FAQs Before You Move Your Couch
What Do I Do if My Couch Won’t Fit Through the Door?
As mentioned above, if you can’t get it through the door, try disassembling it as much as possible. Take off the legs and take it out in segments if you can. You also might need to adjust your angle.
What Do I do if I’m Getting Rid of My Couch?
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What Kind of Vehicle Do I Need to Transport a Couch?
As mentioned above, you can rent a truck or hire a service to help you take the couch wherever it needs to go. If you have a friend with a big enough pickup truck, you can try asking them for help.
What Do I Need to Move My Couch?
You don’t necessarily need much to move your couch, but a dolly might make the process easier. As mentioned, you’re also definitely going to want wrapping materials to protect your couch in transit, or furniture sliders, if you’re only moving the couch around the house.
What’s the Best Way to Lift a Couch?
We touched on this above, but always lift with your knees, and with a partner. Also, be sure to wear close-toed shoes to stay safe as you move your couch around.