Murphy bed removal isn’t a cake walk. Not that it’s all that complicated. But, it is heavy and awkward. So, it takes a lot to get it out of the house. Known as a big space saving feature, Murphy beds are named for their creator, William Lawrence Murphy. He developed the system to hide a bed in a one-room apartment. But, to you, it’s got to go and that’s where we’ll go — Murphy bed removal.
Junk Disposal Tips
Before we get into how to uninstall a Murphy bed, let’s first look at how to get rid of it. After all, once you’ve taken it down, you’ll definitely want to get rid of it so it doesn’t take up space. But, this won’t be an easy task. Because it’s made up of different materials, it’s not something you can put out on the curb. Also, you can’t just drop it off at the nearest landfill, either.
Murphy beds are designed to fold up against a wall. Many people believe that a Murphy bed must be left with a house when you move out, but this isn’t true. Most manufacturers provide detailed removal instructions to allow homeowners to take their beds with them from one home to another. If you don’t have the removal directions for your bed, most general instructions will work as long as you look for and disconnect any springs used to help move your bed from one position to another. --Hunker
So, you’ll need a plan for what to do with it after you remove it from the wall. One idea is to just have a junk removal service come by and pick it up. This way, you can offload it and also unload a bunch of unwanted stuff at the same time. Plus, you don’t have to worry about the heavy lifting or carrying it from one place to another.
Murphy Bed Removal in Port Charlotte
Now, let’s get to Murphy bed removal. You’ll need some tools and supplies. Get some plastic bags, a drill-driver or screwdriver, and drill bits. Then, do the following:
- Remove the mattress from the frame. Take all the bedding of the fixture, including the fitted sheets, pillows, and the mattress, itself, if applicable. Basically, you’re stripping it down to get a better look at what you’re dealing with.
- Uninstall the mattress supports. Use your drill-driver or screwdriver to unfasten the mattress supports. These will be fastened to the frame and can also be put into a plastic bag for later use if the bed is to be re-installed.
- Remove the side panels. Follow the last step by removing the side panels. These are attached to the head and foot boards. Usually, the retaining screws are located on the inside of the frame.
- Unfasten the wall section. You can now unfasten the wall section from the interior wall using a drill-driver or screwdriver. You’ll need someone to hold it in place while you unfasten it to avoid it falling and damaging the floor or landing on your feet.
If you need Murphy bed disposal in Port Charlotte or elsewhere, just phone 800-433-1094 or visit AAA Rousse Services.
