When a lot of people move homes, they pack small items in boxes and place larger items directly in their rental trucks. If you have this mindset, it is worthwhile to know that a shop that specializes in moving boxes will often sell specialized boxes that are designed to accommodate many large items that you own. One good example is a mattress box, which you may not have seen or used in the past. These boxes are available in standard mattress sizes—king, queen, double, and so on—and are designed to snugly fit a mattress. Here are some reasons that you should buy a mattress box for each mattress you own. 

Quicker Packing

While some people might load a mattress directly into their truck, others will wrap it in garbage bags or other materials in an effort to keep it clean. This is a process that is lengthy to complete, which is problematic when you have many other tasks to complete on your moving day. When you have a mattress box, it takes just seconds to slide the mattress into the box—especially if you're doing this work with someone else. You can pack each of your mattresses in this way in a fraction of the time it would take to wrap each mattress in garbage bags or plastic wrap.

Good Protection

A mattress box will do a good job of protecting your mattress from dirt and damage that may occur during the move. If you don't cover the mattress in anything, it is likely to get dirt on it from being in your moving truck. Even if you wrap it, various objects can puncture the wrap and potentially cause damage to the mattress. Mattress boxes are durable enough to keep your mattress safe from the time you pack it until you unpack it in your new home.

Easier Transportation

The size and weight of some mattresses can make them relatively difficult to move. While this task is easier with a helper, it can still be a challenge. When you have a mattress in a box, moving it is easier because these boxes are often equipped with handles. The primary challenge of moving a mattress on its own is being able to hang onto it, and the handles in a mattress box make this work simple and easy.

Contact a local moving box company, such as Reliance Paper Co, to learn more.