Tips for packing a queen-size bed

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Moving small items is not very complicated. Mostly you only need to wrap them in some sort of packing paper and put them in a moving box. However, a household is not only made of small items. You will also need to pack much bigger and heavier items and that won’t be very easy. The biggest item in your home probably is a queen-size bed. Packing a queen-size bed won’t be easy as packing something smaller or lightweight. Also, it’s not something you can do alone. For this reason, if you need to move bulky items, you should hire Spyder Moving Services Tennessee for your relocation.  

What are the tips for packing a queen-size bed?  

Sometimes it’s really hard to find a good bed. So, when you found one that you like, you must move it with you to your new home. Also, beds can be pretty pricey. Therefore, it’s much easier to move your current bed with Atoka TN movers than to buy a new one. But, as the queen-size bed is usually 60 inches wide and 80 inches long, it won’t be the easiest packing and moving process. For this reason, when you want to move a bed, you should do the following:  

  • Get packing supplies  
  • Hire professional movers  
  • Disassemble  

    you can use a dolly when packing a queen-size bed
    Dolly is one of the moving supplies you need to get

What packing supplies do you need for packing a bed?  

Well, you can’t pack your queen-size bed without necessary packing supplies. For this reason, your first step is to get them. Since you should get quality packing supplies, your first stop should be a moving company. Additionally, while you are there, you should book packing services Memphis for your relocation. The moving supplies you should get are moving straps, dolly, packing paper, strong ropes. Also, you can’t forget to get a mattress bag of the appropriate size.   

Why should you hire professional movers when moving a queen-size bed?  

When you are moving heavy and big items like queen-size beds, injuries and damages can easily happen. You can damage your floor and walls while moving a bed. Also, you can easily injure yourself and end up with broken toes or more serious injuries. For this reason, you should hire professional movers to avoid property damage while relocating. Professional movers will know how to pack your bed and load it to a moving truck which is the hardest part. So, don’t try your luck when you don’t have to, and hire professional movers when you can.  

scattered screwdrivers on wooden surface
One of the steps in packing a queen-size bed is disassembling a bed frame

How to disassemble the frame?  

You can disassemble a queen-size bed frame before your professional movers arrive. It’s not a really hard thing to do. You only need appropriate tools such as a wrench or a screwdriver. Also, you should get a ziplock bag to store all screws, nuts, bolts, and washers in one place.  

How to load a bed in a moving truck?  

The last stage of packing a queen-size bed is loading it to the moving truck. If you hired professional movers, then you won’t have to worry about this part. However, if you want to do it alone, then it’s important to get a big enough moving truck.