Particleboard breaks very easily, and can cause a critical connecting bolt to break loose. Similarly, a simple quarter turn can easily unwind with a few bumps and vibrations.
Before you move your IKEA furniture consider these few tips:
1)Lean gently on the item, if it looks sturdy enough to tip over and carry sideways without loosing its shape you might not have to disassemble. if the item sways heavily, or has to travel a great distance consider disassembling. Vibrations and bumps from moving will loosen the joints and make the piece vulnerable.
2)Place scotch/painters tape over any nuts or screws held on with less than one full 360 degree rotation. If the nut is fastened with a quarter turn, it will likely fall off and never be found.
3) If you choose to disassemble, take a picture, or find a copy of the installation manuals we always throw out. a picture is worth a 1000 words and it will save you a considerable amount of time reassembling. Mark corners with tape and mark numbers or letters to corresponding sides for easy reassembly.
4) Wrap the IKEA furniture tight with moving blankets, tape and stretch-wrap if available. this will keep the unit tight and in its intended form.
Good Luck!
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