Best Moving Blankets

How to Choose Moving Blankets

That scratch on your dresser that wasn't there before? That's what happens without moving blankets. Here's how to protect your furniture.

Weight Classes

Moving blankets are rated by weight per dozen:

35-45 lbs/dozen (Economy):
Light padding, good for a single move, protects against minor scratches. The DIY mover's choice.

65-75 lbs/dozen (Professional):
Substantial padding, handles multiple moves, what movers use for nice furniture.

80+ lbs/dozen (Premium):
Maximum protection, commercial grade, for antiques and valuable pieces.

### Size Matters

Standard sizes:

72" x 54" — Good for chairs, small tables
- 80" x 72" — Covers sofas, dressers, most furniture
- 72" x 80" — Extra length for tall pieces

### How Many Do You Need?

Count your furniture:
- Sofa: 2 blankets
- Bed frame: 2 blankets
- Dresser: 1-2 blankets
- Dining table: 1-2 blankets
- Chair: 1 blanket

For a typical 2-bedroom apartment: 8-12 blankets. For a house: 12-20 blankets.

### Beyond Moving

Moving blankets have infinite uses:
- Floor protection during projects
- Sound dampening
- Pet bed padding
- Furniture padding in storage
- Workshop surface protection

That's why pros keep theirs forever.

### Rental vs. Buy

U-Haul rents blankets for $10-20 each. If you need more than 4-5 blankets, buying economy blankets often costs less than renting. Plus you keep them.