Moving Furniture? Follow These Tips For Using Moving Straps
Are you taking on the challenge of moving on your own? If so, you'll have a house full of furniture that needs to be loaded onto your moving truck. Here are a few tips for anyone wanting to use forearm moving straps to make lifting those heavy objects much easier.
Placing The Moving Straps Onto The Item
You don't want to rush into using moving straps since there are ways to use them incorrectly. A common mistake people make is not thinking about the placement of the moving straps as long as they get them under the object. What you'll want to do is get the strap on the inside of any feet that the item rests on. This gives the straps something to rest against and prevents them from slipping out from under the object you're lifting.
Wearing The Moving Straps
Your moving straps will have several armholes you can use. Picking the right holes will be a little bit of trial and error based on what you are lifting, but the goal is to pick armholes so that you are lifting the object with your forearms rather than your back. The straps need to be long enough for you to be able to bend your arms upwards a little bit and prevent the straps from slipping off your arm. If your arm is pointing downward, try moving to armholes that give you more slack.
Lifting The Items
The key to getting any large piece of furniture is going to be to lift with your legs rather than your back. Never bend forward to get into position and then bend upward since this can hurt your back when doing so. It will help to squat down, place your hands on the object to balance it, and then stand up
Turning The Items
Some items may need to be manipulated in a certain direction to fit them through doorways. Make sure to coordinate movement with your moving partner so that you're twisting the item at the same time to fit it through a door. Know that you can also set the item down to reposition the straps in a way that helps the item fit through the door.
If you are not up to moving your own furniture, then reach out to a residential moving contractor for their assistance. They'll be able to move all your large and heavy furniture so that you don't hurt yourself trying to do it. Contact a company like Fairfax Transfer and Storage Inc today for more information and assistance.