Packing your household is an enormous task, but it gets easier with the proper tools. If you don't have suitable materials from the get-go, you could waste a lot of time going back and forth between department stores. Find out the essential packing supplies you need below.
A large stack of sturdy boxes is often the first thing you require to start packing. The boxes should be in multiple sizes to fit different items.
For instance, small cardboard boxes suit heavy stuff like books and silverware, while medium boxes fit toys, appliances, pots, and other medium-sized goods. Save the large boxes for bulky possessions like duvets, pillows, folded clothes, kitchen appliances, and curtains.
You also need specialty boxes for fragile or awkwardly shaped items. For example, wardrobe boxes protect clothes from dust and damage, and you can place the items on their hangers to save time. Dish boxes are handy when packing dishes and glassware because they feature in-built dividers.
The costs of buying many boxes add up quickly, so check local liquor stores, pharmacies, grocery stores, recycling centers, or bookstores for leftover boxes.
You shouldn't just toss your items in boxes and call it a day. Rather, cushion and immobilize everything to prevent damage during transit, loading, and unloading.
Bubble wrap is perfect for protecting breakables like plates, glasses, vases, and snow globes because it absorbs all the shock during transportation. This air-filled material also cushions larger items like electronics and sculptures or wraps bulging furniture parts like legs and handles.
Packing paper fills any empty spaces in a cardboard box to protect contents on the road. Use the material to wrap individual items or create cushioning layers between objects in one box. Packing paper is clean and won't leave stains on your dishes.
If you have artwork, sensitive electronics, and other delicate items, you need packing peanuts, which interlock when compressed to prevent damage to your valuables. Packing peanuts also fill empty spaces to prevent objects from hitting each other.
If you don't properly seal and reinforce your cardboard boxes, they may break or open during loading, offloading, or moving, exposing the contents to damage.
Use high-quality tape to seal the middle where the box flaps join, run a few strips on the side of the box, and crisscross heavy boxes for maximum support. Buy the packing tape in bulk since you need a lot of it, and invest in a tape dispenser to save time.
Labeling the boxes saves time because the movers know where to put the items and you can tell which boxes to unload first. When labeling moving boxes, include handling instructions such as fragile or handle with care. Lastly, add arrows that indicate the direction each box should sit.
Alternatively, you can use color-coded stickers to designate boxes for various rooms. Assign unique colors to each room for this method to be effective, such as red for the living room and blue for the kitchen.
Plastic wrap is stretchy and tear-resistant, making it suitable for keeping drawers on nightstands, study desks, and dressers shut during a move so items don't spill. The material can wrap delicate furniture like couches and chairs or secure long poles and mops. Also, use plastic wrap to contain and protect pieces in makeup organizers and utensils or cutlery trays.
Moving blankets are thick, large fabrics that cushion furniture and other large items from damage. You can place stretch wrap over the moving blanket for maximum protection. The material also protects the walls and floors during moving and keeps your furniture clean and free of scratches.
Packing is time-consuming and challenging because you have to cushion, protect, and immobilize every item to prevent transit-related damage. Luckily, our packing, loading, and offloading services at Modern Moving handle all your moving worries so you can relax and enjoy your new home. Contact us today for stress-free moving.
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