One of the biggest and most awkward items to move in your home is going to be a couch. If you have a move in the future, you may be looking for some tips on how to move your couch and get it to its destination without being damaged. That's why it helps to know what you should do when moving a couch. 

Plan Your Path

Couches come in all shapes and sizes, and it's important to figure out how to get the couch out of your home and into the moving truck. If you don't remember how you got the couch into the home, you'll want to take measurements of your doorways and hallways to figure out if the couch is going to fit through everything. You may discover that one door is slightly smaller than another, which will help you to avoid pushing and squeezing your couch through a tight space.

Remove Tripping And Ripping Hazards

Once you know your path, take a close look at what could be in the way that is a potential hazard for you to trip on. This includes rugs, items that are out on the floor, steps, and other things of that nature. You don't want to end up dropping your couch unexpectedly because you didn't clear the path properly. In addition, you should look for things that the couch could get caught on. This includes nail heads that are sticking out in door jambs and sharp corners of objects that the couch could rub against. Try to fix these things to avoid damaging your couch. 

Use The Right Equipment

Know that there are tools that can make moving your couch a lot easier. Multiple piano dollies can be used to move a large couch most of the way out of the home, and it won't break your back. You can also use forearm moving straps to prevent the need to bend down far and lift up with your back. More weight is put across your forearms rather than your fingers, making it easier overall. You can also use a furniture pad to slide a heavy couch across the floor and avoid scratching your floors.

Not looking forward to moving your large couch on your own? Consider hiring a professional to do it for you. Local movers will not only get that couch on the moving truck but all of your other belongings as well.