Secure moving blankets around furniture primarily by using plastic wrap or mover's tape to hold them firmly in place during transit.
Protecting your furniture during a move is essential to prevent scratches, dents, and tears. Moving blankets provide a soft layer of padding, and securing them properly ensures they stay put, offering continuous protection. While there are a couple of common methods, using plastic wrap is highly effective and recommended.
Using Plastic Wrap to Secure Moving Blankets
One of the most reliable ways to keep moving blankets snug against furniture is by using mover's plastic wrap (also known as stretch wrap or shrink wrap). This method is especially good for upholstered items or pieces with delicate finishes where tape might cause damage.
Here’s how to do it:
- Drape the Blanket: Carefully wrap the furniture item with the moving blanket, ensuring all vulnerable surfaces and edges are covered.
- Begin Wrapping: Start at the top of the furniture piece.
- Apply Plastic Wrap: Use the mover's plastic wrap to secure the blanket in place.
- Wrap Tightly: Going from top to bottom, tightly wrap the plastic wrap around the item.
- Overlap: Leave a bit of overlap each time around so the blanket stays firmly in place and doesn't shift.
- Build Layers: Make several trips around the item so you have a thick layer of plastic wrap. This creates a strong bond that holds the blanket tight and adds an extra layer of protection against scuffs and dirt.
Using plastic wrap creates a cohesive, protective layer that conforms to the shape of the furniture, minimizing the risk of the blanket slipping off.
Other Securing Methods
While plastic wrap is excellent, other methods can also be used depending on the furniture type and available materials:
- Mover's Tape: This is a strong adhesive tape designed not to leave residue. It can be used to tape the edges of the blanket together or tape the blanket directly to surfaces like the bottom of a wooden dresser or the legs of a table. Avoid applying tape directly to finished or upholstered surfaces as it may cause damage.
- Large Rubber Bands or Straps: For some items, especially those with distinct shapes like chairs, large, heavy-duty rubber bands or moving straps can be used to cinch the blanket around the piece.
Choosing the right method depends on the specific furniture item and its materials. For maximum security and protection without risk of damage to finishes, the plastic wrap method is often preferred.
Properly securing your moving blankets is a small step that makes a big difference in protecting your belongings during the moving process.
