So I'm not exactly a small guy, and my mattress is a heavy-duty hybrid that weighs a ton. I need to move it out of my apartment and the hallway doorway is narrow. What's the easiest way to get it through without damaging the mattress or the door frame? I've heard about the 'burrito' method but not sure if that works for heavy mattresses.
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What's the easiest way to move a mattress through a tight doorway?
Burrito method works, but with a heavy mattress you need two people and some ratchet straps. Roll it tight, strap it, then slide it through. Don't try to lift it tbh.
Have you considered just measuring the doorway and the mattress? Sometimes it's easier to take the door off the hinges. That gainss you a couple inches.
Lol good luck. I tried moving a king mattress through a 28-inch door once. Ended up cutting it in half. Not recommended.
Thanks, Taco. I'll look into straps. PillowFightPro, I didn't think about the door itself. It's a standard interior door though, so not sure removing it helps that much.
Take the door off. It's like 5 minutes with a screwdriver. Then you have the full frame width. Also, use a furniture dolly to slide it through once it's rolled.
Why not just hire movers? They do this all day. Probably cheaper than a new mattress if you tear yours.
Movers are expensive. But if you don't have straps, a couple of ratchet straps from Harbor Freight are like $15. Worth it.
Also, if it's a tight doorway, you might need to angle it. Like a Couch. But mattresses bend, so it's easier. Just don't force it.
One more thing: if you roll it, make sure the bottom (the side that goes down) is clean. Otherwise you'll get dirt on your mattress. Use a sheet or tarp.
Lots of good tips. I'm going to try the burrito with straps and take the door off. I'll report back if I survive.
Pics or it didnt happen.
Also, if you have a box spring, that's a whole different nightmare. Hope you don't.
Box springs are the devil. I ended up buying a flexible foundation after my last move.
Let us know how it goes. And don't forget to lift with your legs, not your back!