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In the past, I’ve explored in depth the life cycles of such important moving supplies as cardboard boxes and bubble wrap. Today, I’ll be discussing the riveting world of moving blankets.

Moving blankets are thick, quilted cloths that have plenty of uses during a move. By covering such items as your TVs, mirrors, chairs, and furniture with moving blankets, you can help to keep these objects safe from scratches and other damage. You can also place heavy objects on top of moving blankets to protect your hardwood floors when moving these items around. Additionally, when keeping your goods in storage, you can keep the dust off them by wrapping them in moving blankets.

There are many companies that make moving blankets, but the construction is pretty much the same across the industry. They can generally be found in three varieties - unpadded, economy, and premium.

• Unpadded blankets, also called “skins,” are comprised of just the quilted layers of felt or another material, without any padding inside. Since these moving blankets are so thin, they can be used to cover items that you aren’t too concerned about.
• Economy blankets are the most typical moving blankets available. They have some padding, making them more suitable for wrapping most of your goods.
• Premium moving blankets are made with plenty of padding on the inside and strong, high-quality material on the outside. They can handle all of your items, from the most durable furniture to your most precious antiques.

While these are the three main types of moving blankets, there are many different subcategories. Moving blankets can be found in a variety of sizes and dimensions. You can also find waterproof varieties and blankets in a selection of colors.

There are plenty of things you can do with your moving blankets after your move. You could store them in your garage or basement until the next time you move. If you are happy where you are and know that you will be staying put for a while, there are other options to sending them to the garbage dump or keeping them in storage for eternity.

Believe it or not, you can actually use moving blankets to make a room sound-proof. Just hang them on your walls and blast your music or TV without disturbing your neighbors, or create a sound-proof room to block out external noises.

Your post-move moving blankets can also be used as bedding for pets. Since the blankets are durable, they can withstand the effects of teeth and claws. Also, as moving blankets are easy to clean, any messes won’t be too difficult to clean up.

You can probably think of other ways to reuse your moving blankets, once you are done moving. Just remember that the lifecycle of your moving blankets doesn’t have to end with the completion of your move.

How have you reused moving blankets in the past?  Tell us about it with a comment below!