You may have read our previous entry about protecting your floors on Moving Day (if not, check out “Part 1” on the ABS Movers & Storage website under “Our Blog!”); it had a few really helpful tips regarding the heavier items we all have to deal with one way or another during a move.
Today, we want to talk to you about a few other ways to protect your floors from potential damage on moving. Of course, these are tried and true methods we employ here at ABS during all of our moving assignments—but, in case you have decided to handle all or part of your move without the assistance of a professional moving company, we want you to read this little guide!
USE WHAT YOU’VE GOT: Old rugs can come in handy
Any old area rugs you plan not to use in your new home can be used one last time for added protection in your soon-to-be previous home. Place these rugs at entries and exits in the home to help mitigate dirt and dust from being tracked indoors. These also provide extra cushion at pivotal points where accidents tend to happen…
DUAL PURPOSE: Cardboard is a friend of your flooring
Cardboard can do more for you than create boxes in which to place your belongings; it can also protect laminate, hardwood, and tile floors from dirt, rocks, and heavy furniture pieces on their way out. Break down and flatten any boxes you don’t intend to use for packing to create a “walkway” or a “crash site” for heavy furniture that may need to be set down repeatedly (due to weight) as it’s moved.
CLEAN CARPET NEEDS PROTECTION: Plastic film will do the trick
Plastic covering is perfect for rooms with carpeted floors. Moving can be a dirty job—especially in our Etobicoke, ON weather!—and you don’t need the added expense of an additional deep carpet cleaning! Assumedly, you had your carpets professionally cleaned prior to placing it on the market. Why do it a second time when protecting it is so easy?
KEEP IT SIMPLE: Hire a professional moving company
We can list another 5-10 ways you can help yourself avoid added stress and extra spending and protect your carpets and floors but why bother with all of this when there’s a reputable moving company right nearby? Trust the professionals to handle it for you! They know exactly what it takes to protect your home and they should have the insurance to cover any damages in the rare event something does happen. Experienced Toronto, ON movers like the ones here at ABS have various techniques and protocols to keep your flooring safe from dents, gouges, and scrapes!
The professionals at ABS Moers & Storage would love to assist you with your next move! We can handle everything from providing you the right materials to packing and moving everything for you. Give us a try and you’ll see how easy and stress-free your move can be!
ABS Movers & Storage | 17 Dora Ave Toronto, ON M6H 1J5 | (416) 588-1499
