Moving blankets are both professional and DIY movers best ally when it comes to moving on short distances, and since they are an affordable moving type of gear, you can easily invest in it when planning to move or when making some indoor arrangments. But if you think that you can use them only for moving purposes, you are completely wrong as moving blankets can be used for more than just that. That being said, let's see what are the many uses of these incredible blankets.
Moving Furniture
A listing cannot be started without mentioning their real purpose. Except for wrapping furniture of any kind with them (to protect it from scratches, dust, moisture), you can use storage blankets for furniture to move heavy furniture pieces like sofas, tables, closets, etc., around the home in order not to scratch the floor. So what you need to do is to lay down the storage blankets for furniture on the floor and use them as a lily pad to slide your furniture across the floor with ease. When it comes to the material, usually, they are made out of felt available in different density but regardless of this, these types of blankets can be reused as many time as you want as they are pretty durable and strong almost impossible to be ripped.
Redecorating Protection
Do not let the subtitle fool you. It is almost impossible to use moving blankets for decorating purpose but more for a protective one. How so? When planning to redecorate your home or painting the walls in a new colour, these types of blankets can be used as throws over your belongings in order to keep them safe and sound from the harsh chemicals and paint.
Car Protection
Except for the aforementioned things, these types of blankets can also be used at the back of the seat of your car in order to protect your upholstery or in the trunk. This is especially useful when transporting some things that could spill or stain.
Pet Blanket
Moving blankets can also be used as a cushion for your pets that will keep them warm especially during the colder period of the year. All you need to do is to cut or fold the blanket in several layers and you are all done. Your pet will have a comfortable bed in no minute and as an extra benefit, one that can be machine washed anytime you want.
