When you are in the process of moving, the task at hand can seem more than overwhelming. So many loose ends that need to be tied before you leave and arrangements to be made in your new area. When there are so many things to think about, it is only natural that some tasks fall through the cracks. One of these may be the flooring in your home. Moving can really do a number on your flooring whether you have hardwood floors, tile or carpet, they take a beating. Steam Green Carpet Cleaning would like to share some tips to protect your flooring when making a move.
Protect Tile & Hardwood Floors During Move
You don’t want your tile or hardwood floors to end up getting scratched and beat up as a result of moving. Here are some tips to save those hard floors:
1. Rugs– Using rugs during a move can really save your tile and hardwood floors. It keeps them covered and free from scratches, but it can also remove dirt and debris from shoes that cause scratching and damage your floors.
2. Drop Cloths– If you don’t have enough rugs to cover the high traffic areas in your home, you can use drop cloths to add a layer of protection. This could be old blankets, or sheets that you don’t mind getting dirty or ruined.
3. Paper– You can purchase plain brown paper in rolls to lay on your hard flooring during a move. You will need to tape it to the floor to keep it from moving when the movers are going in and out of the space.
4. Plywood– Plywood is a great resource when moving large pieces of furniture or appliances. Since the edges of plywood can at times be rough, you should still lay a blanket or paper underneath it to keep it from scratching your floors.
How to Protect High Traffic Areas on Carpeted Flooring During a Move
When first moving into a new house, you don’t want the carpets that have likely just been cleaned, to get filthy on move in day. Here is a list of ways to protect them:
1. Carpet Mask– You can buy carpet masking that has a self-adhesive to lay on your carpet. This layer of plastic can really make a big difference for your carpet, especially in high traffic areas.
2. Rugs– Rugs will also save your carpet as well as hardwoods. Make sure the rug is wide enough that the first 4 steps are taken on it to really get rid of the filth on the bottom of everyone’s shoes.
3. Cardboard– Use the extra cardboard from moving to line high traffic areas. This offers a high amount of protection and is great for instances when you are dealing with inclement weather.
4. Shoe Booties– Having all movers slip on a pair of shoe booties is a great way to keep your carpets clean during a move.
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If while moving, your flooring got overlooked, Steam Green Carpet Cleaning can fix it. We can clean your carpets and tile and even refinish your hardwood floors! We can get your hardwood flooring and carpets back to the condition they were in before the move started or better! Call us today.
