The first thing you'll want after the long process of relocating is the warm comfort of your bed. You'll likely spend the first few weeks in your new home sorting through boxes, unpacking, and trying to conserve your energy for the following day. Your new place will feel like home when your mattress is safely and securely shipped on-time to your updated address.
How to Ship a Mattress
If you've ever moved out of a previous residence alone—especially when stairs are involved—you know how complicated it can be to lug a heavy mattress around. Take out the extra work by shipping your mattress and bedding directly to your new home. While shipping a mattress isn't as simple as boxing up clothing and quickly shipping them off, you'll appreciate not having to precariously perch your bed atop your sedan while making a cross-country move. To help minimize the cost of shipping your mattress, follow this checklist:
- Measure your mattress: Knowing the dimensions and weight of your shipment will help you with planning your budget and when picking a box to put your mattress in. On average a twin size bed is 38” x 75”, a full size bed is 54” x 75”, a queen size bed is 60” x 80”, and a king size bed is 76” x 80”. Weights tend to vary depending the brand and type of mattress you own.
- Separate bedding material: Before packing up your mattress, remove your comforter, bedsheets, and pillows and set them aside to be packed separately.
- Disassemble the bed frame, headboard, etc.: If you plan to also ship your bed frame, you should separately package and label each component so you can seamlessly reconstruct it without worrying about missing parts.
- Protect your mattress and box spring: Wrap your mattress and box spring in a few layers of bubble wrap or packing foam to ensure that it's protected while en route. As an extra precaution, place it inside a protective mattress case. Lastly, the mattress should be place in a cardboard box with a shipping label placed somewhere that is easy to reach and read.
Ship Your Mattress with Pak Mail
If you're worried that your packing skills may not sufficiently protect your bed as it travels to its destination, take advantage of our custom packing solutions to help you pack and ship with confidence. Mattresses are often too large for a standard box, so we can provide custom crating services to create the perfect box around it.
International Mattress Shipping
Even if you need to send your mattress abroad, you can count on the expertise of the Pak Mail team to help you make sure it arrives safely. As a leading shipping company, we can pack and ship whatever you need anywhere in the world. Our partnerships with air, truck, and ocean carriers allow each Pak Mail store to select the fastest, safest international shipping options. With real-time estimates and shipment tracking, you can rest assured that you'll be able to check on your shipment as often as you need. Our team can accommodate mattress shipments of any size and help you select the best delivery option for your budget, timeframe, and destination.
Get your mattress shipped safely and efficiently by choosing Pak Mail as your one-stop-shop for specialty shipping. Our teams are equipped to handle commercial and industrial freight, so we're more than capable of facilitating deliveries large and small. Request a free shipping estimate today to learn how we can handle your heavy, oversized, or bulky mattress and help ensure it gets delivered as scheduled.