5 Easy Tips on how to dismantle a bed before you move. There are various things you should think about if you decide to move house. How you disassemble your bed before the removalists arrive will be one of these factors. Knowing how to disassemble a bed will help you keep to your moving date and move with less fuss.
Why should you dismantle your bed when you move?
When moving to a new home, some people don’t hesitate to leave their bed frame and mattress intact. There are a number of compelling reasons to disassemble your bed before the relocation, though. One, disassembling a bed makes it much easier to travel. The space created by a disassembled bed in the moving truck can be used to fit other large pieces of furniture that you need to bring to your new house. Protecting your mattress is another reason to take apart your bed. Mattresses can easily be broken during a move and are pricey. You may protect your mattress from damage during shipment by disassembling your bed to ensure that it remains in good shape. Lastly, breaking down your bed can save you money.
Tips to make dismantling your bed easier.
It’s important to make plans for getting rid of your old bed when it’s time to move. Follow these five suggestions to disassemble your bed in advance to avoid additional fees if you want to make things as simple as possible for you and your removalist.
Strip the bed from linens and remove all pillows.
Remove all cushions and linens from your bed before you begin to disassemble it. In order to preserve them from dust and stains and to prepare them for the move, it is ideal if you place them in zippered bags or special moving boxes.
Remove the mattress and box springs.
The primary bed frame, the headboard/bed head, the footboard, the bed foundation (or box spring/gas lift), and the mattress are the five components that make up the majority of beds. The base and your mattress should now be removed. As a result, it will be much simpler to separate the headboard and footboard from the main bed frame.
Unscrew the headboard and footboard You must keep note of where each screw or bolt goes when unscrewing a bed frame. To do this, mark the matching holes in the same manner as you marked the tops of the screws or bolts using numbers or colourful strips of tape. After removing washers and nuts, make sure you screw them back in.
Remove the platform or slats.
Some beds may only have slats to support your mattress instead of a base. Slats are typically screwed together and may simply roll up, but some may need to be unscrewed. If your slat has screws in it, do the same with your headboard and footboard by numbering or marking the matching holes with coloured tape so it’s simpler to put it back together when you get to your new house.
Collect all screws, bolts, and nuts and place them in a toolbox.
After you have completely removed the headboard and footboard, and the slat or base or your bed, have a dedicated toolbox where you can place all bolts, nuts, screws, and washers to make sure nothing gets lost and you can easily find them once it’s time to assemble your bed in your new home.
Final Words
Dismantling your bed frame before moving is quite easy. However, some beds can be a lot more difficult to dismantle than others– especially if they’re older and heavier. Some clients may not also have the luxury of time to disassemble their beds during the day of the move. Our advice? Look for a removal company that offers not just local, regional, or interstate move but someone who can also do the packing and unpacking for you. A&R Removals & General Freight provides house removals in Brisbane, Gold Coast, regional Queensland and even interstate Australia. We have years of experience in transporting large furniture including beds and mattresses and offer packing and unpacking, moving boxes and packing supplies for your linens and pillows, and moving storage should you still need to rearrange your new home for other furniture. Schedule a move or get an online quote today.
