Moving from an old apartment to a new home can be a daunting process, let alone for those who need to move bulkier items such as a mattress. Are you overwhelmed wondering how exactly you are going to transport your main piece of bedding?

Read this review to avoid unwanted stress and strain. But first, you must learn how to pack a mattress for safe travels.

How to Pack a Mattress?

Below is a step-by-step guide for packing your mattress effectively.

• Remove all sheets and comforters.
• Find a store that will sell you a mattress storage bag.
• Place the mattress inside of the storage bag and tape the ends.

Now that your mattress is equipped for the travel, you can consider who will transport it and how.

Possible Transporters

You can choose who you want to transport your mattress based on convenience and budget. If you are willing to spend the money, consider hiring a professional such as Transit Systems, Inc. who will do it without the stress.

Other possibilities are doing it yourself or finding a group of friends. But how will you transport it without a professional?

• Picking the Right Vehicle
• Moving Van
• Renting a truck or van that can transport your mattress can be less of a hassle but costly.

Using a Car or Truck

Although this can be a bit of a hassle, it is a cheap method for moving your mattress. Below is a guide for how to strap a mattress to a car or truck, either yours or belonging to a friend.

• The right tools for strapping down a mattress such as a mattress bag, nylon or polyester rope, duct tape, scissors, and work gloves.
• Throw the first long piece of rope over the entirety of the car. There should be enough rope to be secured lengthwise from the back bumper to the front bumper
• Place the mattress on top of the rope, going in the same direction as the car.
• Roll all of the windows down.
• Make sure that all pieces of rope are secured to the front and back bumper.
• Have everyone involved get inside the car.
• Take two pieces of rope and weave them through the windows and around the middle of the mattress at least four times. This should be done twice in the front and twice in the back for maximum security. Tie each remaining pieces of rope and double check the others.

Now that you know how to transport your mattress, how do you move it into your apartment? Here are some tips for handling.

• With a group of friends, you will be able to move the mattress by setting it on its side and lifting the top end off the ground or floor. Allow the other end to drag gently.
• You can also transport a mattress with ropes. Simply attach a rope around the front end of the mattress. Take another piece and tie it to the middle of the first rope that you placed. Then wrap it around the backside of the mattress and secure to the other side. You will move the mattress by grabbing the horizontal ropes where they attach to the vertical pieces. When moving a mattress up the stairs, be careful to maneuver in a way that won’t damage the walls.

With moving any item, it is important to know what you’re doing to ensure that nobody gets hurt. Hopefully, this guide makes the transportation of your mattress less of a hassle.