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If you think packing all the items into boxes is hard work \u2013 wait until you have to move more oversized items such as your fridge, laundry machine, or stove. These items require special skills and equipment, and moving them incorrectly can lead to damage to your floor. And it is essential to avoid scratches both in your old and new house. Additional repair costs and stress are not something you need in the middle of the moving process<\/strong>. For that reason, let\u2019s take a look at some safety tips on how to move major appliances without damaging your floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safety first<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Moving bulky items around is not only about damaging floors or other things. It’s about protecting yourself from severe injuries<\/strong>. Heavy objects are very tricky to relocate, so it\u2019s necessary to know proper lifting techniques and have all the necessary tools to help you out.<\/em> And this article is going to help you reach the maximum safety \u2013 both for your floors and yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get some help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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It\u2019s important not to do this on your own. It\u2019s best to hire professional movers to do the work. Kitchen appliances are heavy<\/a> and tricky to lift and carry, which is why experts are the best ones to do this job<\/strong>. They know all the techniques appropriate for every type of heavy object. Also, they\u2019ve got all the necessary equipment to move these objects safely. If you decide to do this on your own \u2013 ask some friends or relatives to help you out. If possible, ask those who have experience with this kind of moving task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have a plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you can\u2019t simply lift and relocate appliances, it is necessary to have a plan and prepare for this task. Firstly, take all the measurements<\/strong>. It will ensure your appliances can go through all the doors and fit in your new kitchen and bathroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, it\u2019s time to pack your kitchen for the move. There are some essential steps to take to prepare for an easy transfer of your kitchen<\/a> \u2013 remove unnecessary items, empty the cabinets, and secure the doors<\/em>. Doors of cabinets, fridges, and ovens can open during transport, so it’s best to secure them for maximum safety<\/em>. Also, removing the contents from your appliances will make them lighter<\/strong>, which means less risk to your floors. Remove the food from your fridge, but also glass shelves, trays, etc. And it may go without saying, but don’t forget to defrost your fridge before the move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once your kitchen is all ready, you can plan which appliances go first and think of the most logical order of moving them to another room or your new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clean the floors thoroughly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another usually underestimated step is cleaning the floors before moving heavy objects over them. Any dirt or dust will create friction against anything that touches the floor, which leads to possible damage<\/strong>. A dirty floor usually becomes a damaged floor. Make sure you avoid this by thoroughly cleaning your floors with appropriate cleaning supplies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get a dolly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you need to move major appliances, a dolly becomes your new best friend<\/strong>. Don’t think you can drag heavy items across the floors without damaging them. This technique will undoubtedly leave traces, so it\u2019s best to avoid it. Luckily, the solution comes with a dolly. Place the appliance onto this little helper and protect your floors and back while moving heavy objects from or into your home. However, don’t forget to use a dolly with rubber wheels<\/strong> instead of metal because the latter ones can easily damage your floors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get other tools to move major appliances easily<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Apart from a dolly, several other tools can assist you with moving heavy objects without damaging your floor. Consider getting the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n