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January 21, 2022

Moving Blankets are a Must Have on Moving Day

packing for a moveBy Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

When preparing for a move, most people establish a date, contact a moving company in Tulsa, and buy moving materials. Boxes, tape, and packing paper are generally towards the top of the list, succeeded by a roll of bubble wrap that the kids will attempt to steal away to hop on. Though these types of must-have supplies are necessary, ensuring you have moving blankets available will in addition allow your moving day to proceed effectively.
 

Moving blankets are the primary factor to ensuring your bedroom furniture, bookcases, and the treasured bronze sculpture of your cat, Milo, arrive safe and sound at their new destination. Think about them as being the buddies which go the extra mile with your home furnishings, keeping your items shielded from the damage which sometimes happens on moving day. Your local moving company in Tulsa could certainly work out how many blankets you need to cover your big items.

When Should I Use Moving Blankets?

Professional movers in Tulsa use moving blankets with every moving job, and you should also. Use moving blankets to cover your most valuable things and keep them free from danger, secure, and clean when they are being moved. As these padded cloths are meant to absorb shock, moving blankets may prevent your treasured table or dining room chairs from becoming damaged during transit.

Moving blankets could also be used to safeguard your corners, banisters, and also doorways throughout a move. Cover damage-prone locations in your house with moving blankets to supply a level of protection as household furniture along with other belongings are being moved.

How Can I Make use of Them?

Furniture blankets are generally 6 or 7 feet each side and also consist of various layers of filler materials (cotton, polyester, and also nylon) stitched collectively similar to a bedspread. Moving blankets are generally two-sided, generally having a lighter-colored side and a darker side. Utilize the lighter side of the blanket to wrap your items which need extra protection throughout the move. The darker side needs to face out.

If traveling a decent distance, put extra moving blankets within the spots between boxes and home furnishings to prevent moving of belongings within the moving truck. For even more protection, place plastic over your items should it be raining throughout your move, since moving blankets are not waterproof.

Are Moving Blankets Worth It?

Unquestionably. They are a simple, inexpensive method to ready your things to be moved. Moving blankets are the ideal item to have on moving day for a couple of purposes:

· They not only protect your antique kitchen tables from getting banged up with nicks, but they ensure that your urns, glass slippers, and lamps arrive at your storage unit or at your new house whole.

· Moving blankets keep your nightstands clear of dirt, dust, and debris, and reduces the potential of your mirrors breaking during the move, preventing you from having 7 years of bad luck.

Moving day doesn't have to be upsetting. Contact us today to be sure that your move is organized and also stress-free. Our professional movers in Tulsa are experienced, patient, and efficient, and are prepared to help you with your local or cross-country moving undertaking.

 

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