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Moving houses can be a strenuous exercise and when you are not prepared to lift and move heavy furniture in a rigorous manner, serious injury and damage can occur, including:
- · Back injury
- · Knee injury
- · Damage to your home
- · Damage to your personal belongings
Moving heavy furniture is a task that should be left to the
professionals. Riteway Movers has been successfully relocating residents of
Calgary in western Canada for more than 30 years. Our wide range of mobile
services includes:
- · Moving luxury furniture
- · Piano and organ movement
- · Professional and expert packaging
- · Assembly and disassembly of furniture
We know firsthand that moving heavy objects can be
dangerous, so if you want to perform this task yourself, consider following our
safety tips to avoid bodily injury and damaged furniture.
Make a plan
Draw a floor plan before moving in the day with the correct
measurements of your furniture and each room of your new home.
Be specific: write down from which room in your old house to
which space in your new room the furniture should be transported. This will
save you the effort of having to unnecessarily move heavy furniture around the
room.
Use furniture sliders
The use of furniture sliders makes moving heavy furniture
simple and easy. Instead of straining the back, furniture sliders can be used
to easily drag beds, tables, dressers and sofas through carpeted surfaces.
How to use furniture
sliders
Place the sliders under the corners of your furniture making
sure that the smooth edge is towards the floor. This reduces friction and
facilitates sliding.
Once you have placed the sliders in the corners, you can
start moving your furniture. Make sure you are pushing from a lower section
instead of the top to minimize the risk of tipping.
Use the high-low
method
Tall, heavy furniture, such as a dresser or shelf, is
difficult to handle and should always be done as a two-person job.
When moving the furniture, tilt the element backwards at an
angle and have one person carry the upper part while the other holds the lower
part. This centers the weight of the furniture and prevents it from getting out
of control.
Use mobile blankets
Mobile blankets are extremely useful to protect both your
home and your personal belongings. Before moving any heavy furniture, wrap it
completely in mobile blankets and secure it with a film or elastic tape.
This keeps the corners of your coffee tables, dressers and
cabinets free from damage and prevents dents or scratches on the wall.
Stay safe
When moving from home, staying safe and injury-free should be
your number one priority!
Follow these simple tips to avoid injuries when lifting
heavy objects:
- · Squat first to lift furniture, keeping your back straight
- · Always lift with your legs, getting up on your heels. Never lift heavy furniture with your back.
- · Hold the furniture firmly and close to your body.
- · Always lift the piece from its strongest point.
Hiring Professional Residential Movers will always make the moving
process much more efficient and safer.
If you move to a new home, Riteway Movers can help you
simplify your life and facilitate the complete transition.
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