Maybe you’re a dedicated “do-it-yourselfer”. Or maybe you want to save money by packing yourself before we move you. Whatever the situation, we have everything you need to prepare your household for moving or storage. And if we don’t have what you need, we’ll find it for you. Our Varsity Store can be found at each of our storage locations, as well as our moving office. We offer the following supplies in addition to many other specialty items. Tape Guns & Dispensers Packing Bags & Furniture Covers Straps, Bungees & Rope Build a store shopping list 72 in. x 80 in. 40 in. x 72 in. Magic Mover Furniture Sliders California Transparency in Supply Chain Act Disclosure Supplier Code of Conduct Request a Free Catalog New Stores Coming Soon For The Latest, Up To The Minute News, Follow UsPreparing for Treatment Against Bed Bugs Información relacionada disponible en español Whether you are hiring a pest management professional or trying to eliminate the bugs yourself, properly preparing your home is an essential first step.
Taking these steps before starting out will help speed the process and reduce control costs. Make your Bed an Island Clean All Items in the Living Area Eliminate Bed Bug Habitats Reduce Clutter--a Great Hiding Place for Bed Bugs When reducing clutter take care that you don't spread the bed bugs: Don't move items from the infested area to a non-infested area. Place trash or other infested items directly into plastic trash bags. When full, immediately carry the bags to an outside bin. Get rid of excess magazines and newspapers. Keep clothing off the floor. Eliminate all cardboard boxes (the bugs can hide in the cardboard). Replace with plastic boxes, if you need the storage. Get rid of clothing and other items you no longer use (but make sure they are free of bed bugs first so you don't spread them). Make Your Bed an Island Move the bed at least 6 inches away from the wall. Ensure all bed bugs, larvae, and eggs are removed from the bed, frame and headboard.
Place bed-bug-proof covers (often called encasements) on your mattress and boxspring (available in home stores or online). Take care that these covers have zippers that close completely and that they are sturdy enough to last for a year. Any bed bugs trapped inside will eventually starve to death, and other bed bugs won't be able to hide in the bed or box spring. Make sure all bedding is tucked under mattress and does not touch the floor. Place bed bug interceptors under each leg of the bed (available in home stores or online). Interceptors will trap any bed bugs that try to climb the leg of the bed. In the beginning, you will inspect them daily. Plan to use the interceptors for at least a year - they will be important to your post-control monitoring efforts. Remove anything under the bed. Store in the same room to avoid spreading the infestation. Inspect and clean or discard as appropriate. Clean All Items Within a Bed-Bug-Infested Living Area
Heat treat clothing, bedding, and other items that can withstand a hot dryer (household dryer at high heat for 30 minutes), which will kill bed bugs and eggs. Washing alone might not do the job. Store clean items in a sealed plastic bag to ensure they remain bug free Physically inspect and clean furniture, baseboards, behind outlet and switch covers, etc. to remove visible bed bugs or eggs. Use sealed plastic bags to transport any items that are being moved from one area to another (e.g., clothing or other items to be heated in the dryer). Remove and clean drapes and the drapery hardware. Look for bed bugs, eggs, and other bed bug evidence (e.g., shed skins, hatched eggs) on furniture and remove--this will also help in evaluating treatment success. Vacuum thoroughly, then remove and dispose of the vacuum bag: Seal the vacuum bag in a plastic bag. Place in trash outside. Caulk cracks or crevices around baseboards. Repair any wallboard damage, ensure wallpaper is not loose.
Check electrical outlets and wall switches for evidence of bed bugs. Tape or caulk the rims to prevent bed bugs from getting behind the plates. Preparing Your Home for Bed Bug Treatment (PDF) About PDF) -- North Carolina State University Exit Preparing Your Home for Bed Bug Treatment -- Michigan State University ExitChelsea on Mattresses are often one of the last items in your house that get loaded onto the truck. So when it comes time to move it to your new place, how do you prepare it for safe shipping? Different mattresses come with their own needs, and many require effort on your part in advance of the move, so it’s best to plan ahead. Here’s a guide on how to move your particular mattress: Did you know that if you store memory foam mattresses on their side for long periods of time, they can crack down the side? Sad, we know, but entirely preventable. While the mattress can be folded temporarily to pivot around stairwells in your four story walk-up, it’s not designed to weather these conditions through a long drive to Dallas or for months of storage in a portable container.
Try to ship your memory foam mattress flat, and tell your movers in advance how the manufacturers recommend caring for it. Mattress companies deal with shipping and storage all the time; don’t hesitate to call for specifics. To put it simply, moving a waterbed means draining and folding it. But draining a waterbed isn’t all that simple; this process can be a little complicated with several steps. First, remove your waterbed heater, this protects your mattress while draining it. Next, decide on how to drain the mattress. An electric pump can be quick and efficient, and are often rentable. You can also drain it au natural depending on the make. Refer to the instructions that came with your mattress or your provider for details that might be specific to your mattress. As you’re draining the water, tilt the mattress to get more water out. Roll the mattress like you would a rug. If you’re storing the mattress get a conditioner to prevent mold and bacteria, otherwise it should be truck-ready.
Storing and moving a mattress on its side is simple enough. However, consider the size of your mattress and whether or not it comes with a box spring. These are two separate pieces that your mover will have to account for. To protect your mattress during the move, look for bags specific to the size of your mattress. Your mover or packing service might have these already. Another option is to use a mattress box, which might provide more protection during a long distance move. Simply deflate your air mattress to prepare it for storage. When rolling the mattress, roll it as tightly as possible to prevent any damage. Try to pack it in its original box, as its guaranteed to fit. Similarly to an air mattress, Sleep Number beds must be deflated to prevent damage and boxed properly. The Sleep Number website recommends completely disassembling the base of your bed before moving, though the frame is very sturdy. If possible, remove the cover of your futon mattress before moving.