Moving furniture alone can be quite risky for both you and the furniture. In order to avoid injury or premature damage to your prized possessions when moving from one home to another, you need to be familiar with the main safety guidelines.
The best way to move this heavy furniture is to hire a company specialized in moving and have them do it for you, because they know what they do and how they do it.
Disassemble the furniture
Furniture is considered one of the most difficult elements to move to another home due to its dimensions, weight, shape, fragility or cost. However, if you cannot afford professional help, it is best to dismantle your furniture before removing it from your home.
Disassembling furniture (if possible) is the best safety advice for moving since without disassembling some furniture may not pass through hallways or doors, very heavy furniture is distributed in small doses and if it is fragile you avoid breakages and unpleasantness.
Identify and eliminate hazards when moving furniture
· Take the tour first without furniture to see dangerous areas such as stairs, sharp corners or areas that could dirty your furniture.
· Keep paths clear at all times, avoid cardboard boxes, belongings on the floor or any item that could cause you to trip.
· On slippery floors, cover with fabrics or blankets to increase safety.
Carry the weight well
· Bend your knees, keep your back straight and use the strength of your lower extremities.
· Whenever possible, it is better to push than lift it if it is very heavy, always protecting the furniture and the floor.
· While holding a heavy piece of furniture, do not turn with your hips, do it with your legs.
· Make slow and smooth movements to avoid tripping.
Don’t do it alone
The burden of moving the house is too great for one person, let alone to handle heavy and large pieces. Remember that moving is a team effort.
Hire the services of a professional furniture movers Ajman to ensure a smooth, efficient, and stress-free relocation experience, as they handle all aspects of the move, from packing and transportation to unloading and setting up in your new home.
Wear appropriate clothing and shoes
· Wear comfortable clothing that is flexible and breathable.
· Do not wear clothes that you do not want to see dirty and worn at the end of the move.
· Do not wear loose clothing as it can get caught on furniture and cause an accident.
· Wear closed shoes with rubber soles.
· Using rubber gloves can make it much easier for you to grip furniture.
