How to protect your carpets during your move?

One of the most common
problems that many people end up dealing with during a move is dirty or damaged
floors. For example, if you don't take the proper precautions, you could easily
leave behind dirt stains, scratches, and tears. If you leave behind dirty or
damaged carpeting, it's either going to come out of your security deposit or
the new owner is going to request that you pay to have it cleaned or replaced.
The following are a few tips that will help you protect your carpeting during a
move:

• - When you're packing, make
      sure that your boxes are light enough to lift. Even if your residential
      movers have the strength and equipment needed to carry your boxes, you'll
      need to be able to lift them too or else you'll end up shuffling your
      boxes across your floors, which can leave scuff marks or tears. If you
      need to move furniture around, put sliders underneath them to prevent them
      from scuffing or tearing up your carpeting as well.
  
• - Your residential movers will
      be coming in and out of your home as they load the moving truck. This
      means that they are likely to track in dirt and debris -- and possibly
      even mud if it's raining outside. Set up a thick welcome mat by the
      entrance so that they can wipe their shoes before entering your home. You
      can't expect them to remove their shoes before coming inside, after all.
  
• - Before your residential
      movers show up, figure out what the best way into your home is going to
      be. If there's a large puddle right in front of the entrance, you may want
      to reroute them through an alternative entrance, such as through the
      garage or a side door. Another option is to lay down some plywood, heavy
      cardboard, or tarp over any muddy spots or puddles near the entrance. This
      will prevent your movers from tracking in water and mud that will stain
      your carpets.
  

These are a few ways that you
can keep your carpeting from getting stained or damaged during your upcoming
move. For more
, or to request a free estimate for a
residential move in the West Palm Beach, FL, area, be sure to contact us at Brandon Transfer & Storage.