One thing that people realize when the purchase moving blankets instead of renting them is that after your move, they might just sit there for a long time, maybe forever. This is hardly something you want happening with someone you paid good money for. Also, if you don’t store them correctly you might go to use them a couple years from now only to realize that they were ruined my mildew or improper storage techniques.
Fortunately by making use of your moving blankets in other ways you keep this from happening, and also get to use something you paid for outside of it’s original purpose. Moving blankets are actually great for a lot of things. Here are just a few alternate uses for moving blankets we’ve heard about or seen:
Pet bedding: Moving blankets are strong, fairly comfortable depending on the type and brand and very durable. This makes for good pet bedding for your dogs or cats. Many people resort to either spending a lot of money on a dog or cat bed only to see if ruined after a fairly short time, or others use their old blankets for their pets only to realize later that they just don’t hold up. Moving blankets are a very good solution for your pets to sleep comfortable.
Soundproofing: As we mention in another post, soundproofing your room with moving blankets is really catching on. Actual soundproofing materials can be very expensive, and sometimes just isn’t practical for you unless you do it for a living. If you just need some decent soundproofing for your room so you can pump up the volume them using moving blankets is a great way to save money and get the soundproofing that you need.
Kid’s playroom: Many parents buy special flooring or pads for their kid’s bedrooms or playrooms. This is so that the child can play with crayons or drink in their room without the parent worrying about their carpet being ruined. You don’t usually want a hardwood floor in your child’s play room just because it welcomes injuries, but the problem with using carpet is that it will inevitably get dirty or ruined. By using moving blankets to let your children play on, you provide them with the soft flooring they need, and the protection you want.
These are only a few of the different ways to use your moving blankets. If you have any other ideas please share them!