When it comes time to plan a move, it’s important to know how to keep all your items safe, so they make it through the journey unscathed. Luckily, you have a professional moving and storage company on your side that is here to help you!

Since 1949, American Fargo Moving & Storage has been helping our local customers throughout the Miami area with their relocations, so we know all about the best ways to move all your belongings safely, securely, and efficiently.

In this specific article, we’ll be talking about how to move any fabric items such as:

  • Cherished Items
  • Clothes
  • Curtains
  • Mattresses/Box Springs
  • Fabric Artwork & Furniture 

Let’s dive in!

Moving Cherished Items

If you have seasonal decorations, custom craftwork, quilts, or other items that have either sentimental or monetary value, you may want to place these items in durable plastic bins that will provide protection against dirt, tears, and water damage during the big move. Plastic bins can also serve as a good permanent storage solution for these items in your new home!

Moving Clothing

Whether you’re moving casual clothes or more elegant suits and dresses, it’s important to use quality packing materials that will keep everything clean and dust-free. Usually, mid-size and large moving boxes will get the job done. You can also simply keep the clothes in the drawers of your dresser throughout the move. Just be sure to secure the drawers, so they don’t fly open!

Formal wear or other dry clean-only clothes may need a little extra care if you don’t want anything to get wrinkled. Instead of boxing them up, you can leave these items on their hangers and place them in wardrobe boxes, which are tall cardboard boxes with a metal rod for hangers.

Moving Curtains

In some cases, you may want to leave your curtains behind for whoever moves into your home next. However, if you do want to take them with you, the best way to move them is by hanging them up and putting plastic wrap over them, so they stay clean.

Moving Mattresses and Box Springs

When it comes to moving the pieces of your bed, it’s important to use durable materials that will keep it safe. Typically, you can get away with mattress bags to keep everything clean, but if you want extra protection, consider getting carboard mattress boxes instead! 

Moving Fabric Artwork and Furniture

If you have sofas, accent chairs, ottomans, or any other furniture that you need to move, it can seem like a challenge to keep everything clean. Fortunately, it’s actually quite simple! All you need to protect a fabric or leather surface from dirt is some plastic shrink wrap.

Additionally, you’ll want moving pads to keep everything secure during the journey. At American Fargo, we have dozens of reusable moving pads in the truck that we can use to cover your furniture items, so you don’t have to worry about a thing. 

Moreover, if you have canvas artwork, or antique fabric furniture worth a good amount of money, you may want to invest in some custom crating to not only protect the fabric, but also any supporting framework. 

Reach Out to Our Miami Movers to Start Planning Your Upcoming Move

Are you ready to start planning your own move? American Fargo Moving & Storage will be there to make the process as easy as possible. With our Miami residential movers on your side, you can enjoy quality services that get you from point A to point B in no time, including:

  • Free Moving Estimates
  • Full-Service Packing Care
  • Quality Packing Materials
  • Wrapping & Padding for Furniture
  • Protection for Floors & Doorways
  • Short- and Long-Term Storage
  • Custom Crating for Antiques & Art
  • Furniture Disassembly/Assembly
  • Valuation Protection for Your Items

…and so much more!

Give our long-distance movers a call to learn more about how we can help with your move or use our online form to schedule a free appointment today.