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Tips for Furniture Removals
Whether you’re moving homes or office spaces, furniture removal is most likely to be one of the most challenging aspects of the move. If you’re not a professional mover, it may be quite difficult to move heavy furniture, as packing up furniture is not without its stresses.
To help prevent any damage to your furniture or injury to yourself, we have listed some useful tips to help you avoid hazards.

It is of paramount importance to use the correct packing material
An important element in ensuring your move is a successful one, is to invest in good packing material such as bubble wrap, packing tape, good quality boxes, and foam. These will all help ensure your belongings are safe and secure while it is being transported.
Dissemble your furniture
Where possible, safely disassemble any furniture that can be dissembled. This will ensure that the items can be packed and moved in a manner that is easy and convenient.
Dissemble your furniture
Where possible, safely disassemble any furniture that can be dissembled. This will ensure that the items can be packed and moved in a manner that is easy and convenient.
Make sure that all pets and children are out of harm’s way
Moving day usually entails a lot of busyness and chaos, especially when dealing with the moving of furniture. To ensure the safety of your kids, as well as your pets, it’s wise to make alternative arrangements for them, such as having family or friends watch them for the duration of the packing up and moving process.
Hire a Professional Moving Company
As furniture is often very large and heavy, moving it can be quite difficult and time-consuming. To avoid injury, and breakage of your belongings it’s highly recommended to hire a professional moving company. Professional movers are trained and skilled to expertly pack and move heavy furniture. So, all that’s left for you to do is sit back and relax.
If you’re ready to make that move and need a helping hand(s), Metro Movers has you covered. Contact us today at 021 788 1713 for an obligation-free quote!