Sofa Removals: How to Prepare Your Sofa to Be Moved

As one of the most dreaded parts of a house move, sofas can be cumbersome when lifted. There are, however, some ways to make sofa removals much easier. In this article, you can find some key tips for preparing your sofa to be moved, helping to streamline the process.



Remove Cushions

Sofas often have large cushions that are detachable from the frame, which can be removed for easing cleaning and comfort. To prevent them from falling onto you during movement, it’s important to remove the cushions from your sofa before you lift it. Removing them and transporting them separately from your sofa frame can often make moving your sofa itself far less cumbersome too.

Box and Label Accessories

Anything that you typically put with your sofa, including decorative cushions or throws, will likely need to be easily reunited with the sofa once it has reached its destination. To make things easier for yourself, box all the accessories you typically pair with your sofa in one large box and label it. This way, everything you need is ready to be unloaded alongside your sofa when you reach your new home.

Vacuum the Sofa

Everyone knows the discomfort of needing to stick their hands down the side of sofa cushions. Crumbs, dust, dirt, loose change and pens can all easily find their way into the gaps of your sofa, so often it’s wise to give these spaces a vacuum before you begin lifting. This will prevent any crumbs from falling from your sofa during the move, and allow you to have a clean sofa as soon as you move into your new home.

Take Off Removable Parts

Did you know that the legs of many sofas can be removed? By taking off the removal parts of your sofa, you can make things infinitely easier on yourself during the removal process. The legs often get caught in doorways, risking damage to both the sofa and your property.

Removing sofa legs is generally easy, as you should simply be able to unscrew any screws or bolts attaching the legs to the frame. Once you have these loose parts, make sure to label and secure them to be reattached once you’ve reached your destination.

Measure Doorways

Before moving any of your furniture, it’s a good idea to prepare yourself for how these should be carried out, helping to prevent needless heavy lifting and frustration. Using a measuring tape, take measurements of your sofa and any doorways you will need to carry it through. This will give you an idea of how to lift your sofa while avoiding any damage to your sofa or your doorway.

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