{"id":38486,"date":"2016-06-28T09:00:09","date_gmt":"2016-06-28T16:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=38486"},"modified":"2018-11-16T10:42:03","modified_gmt":"2018-11-16T17:42:03","slug":"protect-floors-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/28\/protect-floors-move\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Protect Your Floors When You Move"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When moving into a new house<\/a> or an apartment<\/a>, the last thing you want to do is damage anything before you\u2019ve even had the chance to move in. Or if you\u2019re moving out of a rental, it would be frustrating to lose out on your security deposit<\/a> due to a preventable mistake. Carpet, tile or hardwood flooring is often times a selling point or desirable feature when searching for a home and could be costly to replace. Here\u2019s how to protect your floors when you move!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"How<\/a>Cover Your Floors<\/h4>\n

One of the most simple ways to protect your carpet is by covering it up! You can use Carpet Film Protector<\/a> as a temporary fix. It\u2019s easy to roll out and can even be recycled for other activities like painting.\u00a0Since you\u2019re already moving, surely you have plenty of moving boxes<\/a> lying around. You can also use those to protect your hardwood floors or tile just by flattening the boxes out and taping<\/a> them down. Another easy way to keep your floors free of any scuffs or dirt from your shoes or dolly is by covering your floor with tarp<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/a>Slide Heavy Items Out<\/h4>\n

Once you\u2019ve got the floor covered, you can place EZ Moves\u2122 Furniture Sliders<\/a> underneath heavy objects, such as couches, refrigerators, washers and dryers, entertainment centers, bookshelves and more!\u00a0Just lift the furniture slightly to insert the sliders in each corner, then begin pushing or pulling! The sliders easily grip the furniture and apply upward pressure to keep them in place. Furniture pads<\/a> are another great tool to use when sliding or moving furniture. Lay furniture pads<\/a> on the ground to keep your floors protected from dirt or damage and use them to move large, heavy items.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/a>Hire Professionals<\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re even the slightest bit concerned about your ability to safely move your furniture without causing damage, we suggest hiring professional movers to help you get the job done.\u00a0MovingHelp\u00ae<\/a> allows you to find and hire local movers that meet your moving date and time. You provide the moving truck<\/a> and they\u2019ll do all the heavy lifting! Bonus: Moving Helpers have \u00a0the best moving hacks for the most efficient and cleanest moving experience. Check out some of their professional moving hacks below:<\/p>\n