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Things to Know About Shipping a Mattress to Protect Against Damage

Posted on Sun, Jun 07, 2015

If you felt a lot like Goldilocks when you picked out your mattress, then there is no doubt you will be shipping it, when the time comes to move to another city. When you went from bed to bed saying one was too soft or too hard, you were not willing to settle for anything other than the right mattress for you. It is time find out how to protect your investment when shipping a mattress.

shipping_a_mattressYou want to protect it from punctures, liquids and other types of damage that might occur during transit. The best way to accomplish this is to bag and box your mattress. 

In many cases, you can purchase a bag made from a thick polyurethane material to put your mattress into for shipping. These bags are designed to be waterproof so nothing seeps inside to damage your mattress during transi 

Boxes for mattresses come in many sizes, and there is one to fit your needs. You will want to measure your mattress. If you use a tradtional mover when moving your mattress, be sure to request a plastic bag to protect your mattress from dirt during the move.

 

Mattress are not particularly heavy, but they can be  awkward to handle alone and even with a helper. When shipping your mattress you can select a white glove service where the shipping company picks up your mattress from inside your home and delivers it to the new room, unpacking it and inspecting it.When you are ready to ship your mattress or have questions, Pack N Send is ready to help. Please feel free Contact US to contact us anytime.