HOW DO I PROTECT MY MATTRESS?
Margaret Weathers • May 25, 2023
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HOW DO I PROTECT MY MATTRESS?
Mattresses are large and heavy. They are unique in that they are light in color, heavy in weight and don't need a moving pad to protect them from nicks and scrapes.
There are a variety of applications that can be used to protect a mattress.
Mattress boxes - these are usually used in long distance moving and are costly.
Mattress bags - these are usually thick plastic coverings that go over the mattress to protect it from dirt. The problem is that they rip easily and make it hard for the movers to hold onto the mattress.
Old sheets - This is my favorite. I use an old fitted sheet that I don't care if it gets ripped or dirty. I put it on the mattress. And if I am being extra cautious, I have the movers flip it over and do another one on the back side. Then if needed, throw a plastic cover over the top.
Nothing - the movers will move the mattress as carefully as possible to keep it off the ground as they go. Again, mattresses, especially pillow top, memory foam, queen and king are all very heavy. So it can happen that it touches the ground accidentally.
You will have to decide what your comfort level is and act accordingly.
HOW DO I FILE A CLAIM? We have an internal process for handling claims. The best thing you can do to protect your interest is to document via writing and photos as much as possible. Keep all packaging etc.
MOVING DURING THE HOLIDAYS Moving during the holidays is never ideal, but life does not take a break for our personal celebrations. While we do not move on Christmas Day, we will accommodate other days as necessary.
There are items that you may need immediately upon arrival at your new home. To keep track of it, we recommend getting a clear tote and putting it in your car. These are things like medications, next day work clothes, remote controls to tvs etc.
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE SCREWS FROM MY FURNITURE? Many times beds and other furniture items are assembled with screws or other hardware. We recommend that you have some sealable baggies available to put them in and label them per item (kind bed, queen bed, Mary's bed, Tommy's dresser mirror screws) and so forth.
DO WE MOVE HOT TUBS? We do move hot tubs, but much like safes, we need to know all the details at both locations as well as it needs to be disconnected and empty prior to our arrival.
WE DON'T WORK ON THANKSGIVING SO THAT OUR EMPLOYEES CAN ENJOY THEIR TIME WITH THEIR FAMILIES!! ENJOY YOUR FAMILIES!!
DO YOU MOVE SAFES? I get this question a lot. And yes, we do. But we need to know a lot more about the safe than, "it's heavy"!! Make/brand Model Height Weight Depth Stairs at load address? Stairs at unload address? Going over grass at either address? Will it be empty? Does the door come off? Basically I need to know everything about it so that I can plan and have proper resources.
DO YOU MOVE MOTORCYCLES? We can accommodate moving motorcycles both locally and long distance however we need to schedule this appropriately and well in advance.
DO YOU MOVE INTERNATIONALLY? We do not do international moves but we can prepare the items for shipping for you.
HOW DO I PAY FOR MY MOVE? We take most methods of payment. If paying with credit or debit, that can be provided to the office the day before. If it is to be invoiced, that needs to be approved in advance. If paying with cash, that will need to be discussed in advance as well.
