Yes, you should use a mattress bag when you’re moving. Mattress bags protect your bed from wear and tear, dust, dirt, moisture and pests while it’s being handled and transported. When you wrap your mattress in a mattress bag, it also keeps it secure when you need to move it through tight spaces in your home or when you place it in a moving truck.

Moving blankets are quilted pads made from durable materials that are used to help protect furniture, appliances and fragile items when you’re moving. Moving blankets can save your belongings from scratches, dents and vibrations during transport and storage. They can also prevent scuffs on walls and floors when large items are being moved in your home.

Yes, furniture sliders work to make it easier to move heavy items like sofas, dressers and appliances. Furniture sliders are designed to eliminate friction between heavy items and your floor. One side of a furniture slider attaches to the furniture leg, and the other side is made of smooth plastic for carpets or felt for hard floors. This allows you to easily push the object across the room, instead of lifting it, without scratching the floor.

A hand truck is an upright, L-shaped frame with two wheels. It’s best used for tilting and moving tall, stacked or heavy cardboard boxes and items. It’s also handy for navigating stairs or tight corners in your home or office. A dolly has a flat surface with four wheels. It’s best used for supporting large and bulky items like sofas and dressers. They are more useful on level ground because they support the full weight of an item while it is being moved.