Choosing the right moving blanket is very important to ensuring that your furniture or items are properly protected. The rule of thumb is to use the thickest moving blanket for your heaviest furniture. The opposite is also the true, so if you have light weight furniture then the extra padding won’t be necessary.
Also keep in mind that a moving blanket is not necessarily meant for moving. Some people buy a moving blanket to soundproof a room. These moving blankets are often referred to as ‘producer’s choice’ and this is in reference to music producers who like to soundproof rooms for surround sound and acoustic purposes. Certainly you can use them in your own way such as soundproofing a a particular room in th house. Such a room could be where musical instruments are played or a room that is generally loud such as a teenager’s room that plays excruciatingly loud music.
A moving blanket that is meant to soundproof is designed a little differently that other types of moving blankets. First they are made of cotton with polyester binding and secondly they are the thickest moving blankets. The cotton fabric and thickness insures sound does not penetrate the walls.
You might want a moving blanket to cover your storage. We all know that storage in either the attic, basement or garage is susceptible to damage and dust. You can help keep your storage in a well maintained state by using a moving blanket that is ideal for this situation. What’s great about these moving blankets is that they are mildew resistant and not heavy. So you can cover your storage and if you need to move you can use them to cover and protect lighter fixtures and furniture.
Of course you’re probably here because you want to know about moving blankets that you need for your big move. Well there are many options to choose from, some are light and others are thick. The things you want to cover will decide what type of moving blanket you will need. Below is a general guide line on the types of moving blankets that are available.
Felt moving blanket: If you want something lightweight to cover and protect your furniture then this is a good choice. They are especially good when space is a concern as these blankets are not thick.
Cotton moving blanket: These are usually the thickest of the lot and offer better padding. You can also use a cotton moving blanket in strategic places such as the corners of larger dressers.
Premium cotton/polyester moving blanket: Such a moving blanket is similar to a cotton moving blanket but also has polyester. Unlike cotton moving blankets they are mildew resistant. They also tend to to last longer.
Soft moving blanket: These moving blankets provide the most cushion and are ideal for protecting furniture from bumps and scratches. These like the cotton ones are also not quilted.
The country in which a moving blanket is made plays a big role in terms of quality. And when it comes to quality moving blankets the premium colored ones that are made in the USA are the best. Certainly they will cost more money but they are of the highest standard. The are actually the type that professional movers use. This is because they protect very well and also last a lot longer than other brands are manufactured in other countries.
As you can see a moving blanket can be used in so many ways. You can soundproof a room, cover your storage with them and you can certainly use them to cover and protect your furniture when you move. Use the information here as a guideline and carefully research each brand that is out there. One good word of advice is to use a moving blanket correctly and if that means getting a premium moving blanket for an expensive piece of furniture then consider that.