How to Move a Foam Mattress
Keep your furniture and personal items safe during a move by taking a few protective measures. Expensive foam mattresses especially need extra care during a move so that they do not warp. The small price paid for supplies definitely outweighs the price of replacing a ruined mattress.
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Measure the mattress and purchase an appropriately sized plastic mattress bag and a box from a moving supply company. The price for a bag ranges from a few dollars to $9 and, for a box, between $9 and $35, depending upon the size of the mattress.
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Place the foam mattress inside the bag and box and seal it up with packing tape.
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Transport the mattress as flat as possible with the help of a friend. Flip the mattress sideways to fit it through doorways but keep it flat--not folded or bent.
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Lay the foam mattress flat on the inside of the moving van. Do not stand it up on end for more than a few minutes, to avoid the concentration of weight settling in one spot.
Things You Will Need
- Mattress box or bag
- Packing tape
Warning
Do not place any heavy objects on top of the foam mattress. Pressure from heavy items may deform the mattress.