Moving a Bed: Tips and Techniques

A third of your life is spent asleep. After a hard day’s work, a night of good sleep is what you look forward to. It doesn’t only help you recover from physical exhaustion but mental weariness as well. If the time has come for you to move to a new home, it is expected that you would want to take this piece of furniture with you. But how do you even move this huge item while keeping it intact and scratch-free?

Pre-Move Bed Survey 

Before anything else, you should ask yourself this question: “Should I even move this bed to my new house?” Before you go out to buy packing materials for your bed, take a moment to evaluate if you really need to take it with you. If your new house is just a few blocks away, then it’s probably fine. But if you’re moving miles away to a different city, then you should probably think twice about it. If you’ve had your bed for more than six years already, it’s best to check its overall condition and see if there are any damages. In case of severe damages, consider selling it and replace it with a brand new one when you reach your new place. If it’s still good to use and you want to take it with you, you can now prepare the bed for the relocation.

Do You Need A Person Or A Team To Help You?

Is your mattress queen-size or king-size? Depending on the type, a mattress can weigh from 45 to 100 pounds. With the bed frame, it can weigh a whole lot more. That’s why you will need a partner to help you lift and move it. We highly recommend getting a professional removals company to help you not only in transferring your bed but your other valuables, too. You would want an expert to handle your most valued belongings, after all. They have the right materials, the right tools, and years of experience. With a task as stressful as a house move, a professional moving company can make it easier for you.

I Want To Move My Bed On My Own!

If you still want to move your bed and mattress on your own, here is a step-by-step guide which you may use!

Dismantling and Packing Your Bed

Bed components may vary depending on the type. The more parts you can take apart, the less space it will occupy in your vehicle.

• Step 1: Start by removing the pillows, covers, and the bedsheets from your mattress.
• Step 2: If you have a mattress bag, slip the mattress in it for protection from dust. If you haven’t got any, you can wrap it in a blanket, old sheets, or polyethene. Tape them in place.
• Step 3: Depending on the type of your bed, you may go through a different stage of disassembly. Work on the headboard first since this usually comes apart easily from the main frame. The box spring can be more challenging to move. Check out this step-by-step guide on taking a box spring apart.
• Step 4: After dismantling, wrap the larger components with protective covers like bubble wrap and blankets. Smaller pieces can be wrapped in packing paper or combined in a single corrugated box.
• Step 5: Place all tiny parts like bolts, nuts, and screws in a Ziploc bag or any sealable plastic bag. This is to make sure nothing gets lost before you arrive at your new house.

Moving The Bed

• Step 1: Now, how to get this to the moving van? First, check the route. Is there a staircase? Strategise with your friends and helpers, and decide on how you want to get it out of the house.
• Step 2: Assign a spotter or a person who can stand by. They can help just in case you need an extra hand while going out of the house.
• Step 3: Load the frame and other big parts first into the vehicle.
• Step 4: Secure every component to avoid dangerous movements during transport. Unless you have no other option, and if it’s just a few houses down the road, avoid putting the mattress or any other large element on the roof of the car. It would be best to have a pick-up truck or any type of car with a huge loading space.If you need to hire a moving van, check our guide on vans for hire.
• Step 5: If you have to put the mattress on top, secure it by tying long pieces of rope around it. Loop it through the car windows except for the driver’s side. Try moving it with both hands and see if it doesn’t budge.
• Step 6: Don’t rush! Drive slowly and avoid busy roads.

Need To Throw Out An Old Mattress?

According to this blog post you need to get it professionally disposed of. They are too big to throw in dumpster or just leave on the curb.

Thinking Of Leaving It To Professional Movers? 

Get professional bed moving assistance from a reliable removals company through WhatStorage. Whether it’s a professional removal service or a man with a van, our website can help you find and compare quotes. Submit your risk-free, quick and easy enquiry form today to get the best deals!