To prepare your upholstered furniture or couch for shipping

1. Do not have pieces cleaned. Instead, wait for the completion of your furniture shipping.
2. Remove all slipcovers, cushions, and throw pillows. Box or bag these items separately.
3. Wrap your couch in a furniture moving pad, to protect from rips or tears.
4. If shipping by furniture freight, crate your furniture and make sure it is properly padded and secured.

Tips for moving couches

• Remove legs if you are having difficult with fitting the couch through an entryway
• Lift furniture from the bottom, at the strongest point
• Avoid touching the upholstery, but wear cotton gloves if it is necessary
• Do not drag the couch by one end
• “Walk” the couch by moving one side, then the other, in small steps
• Place the couch on furniture sliders for easy positioning

Tips for moving chairs

• Remove all slipcovers.
• Do not lift by the arms or back, these are the weakest points on the chair.
• Lift by the chair-rails, with one hand near the front and one near the back.
• Take care not to knock the legs against a hard surface or object.