How To Safely Pack Your Delicate Items?

Moving an entire home is a stressful task. Ending up the moving process with broken, scratched, and damaged items is a common thing that every homeowner has to face most of the time. But taking time and the right techniques while packing essential items can avoid harm. It requires extra care and security when it comes to fragile objects. Here we are sharing some of the common and easy-to-follow packing techniques that can save your delicates from breakage.  

List of some necessary packing items that will be required at the time of moving

• Bubble wrap, newspaper, stretch Wraps

• Packing Tapes

• All sizes of moving boxes 

• Moving Blanket 

• Permanent marker

• Scissors

Factors that need to be considered while packing delicate items 

Packing fragile items demands time and care also. While moving, boxes go through a lot of handling, and a little bit of extra care can help you to save your items. Have a look at our packing techniques for moving day. 

Use Medium Size Boxes for Heavy Fragile Items

We would suggest you consider medium size boxes to move all your essentials. Medium-size boxes are easy to lift and handle instead of large-size boxes. But when packing you have to take care that there is no space left in the box, make sure to fill the extra space with newspapers so that the item doesn't move inside the box.

Never Use Flimsy Boxes

In order to save money on buying boxes, if you are thinking of using boxes that you already have, even if they are flimsy, you will end up regretting getting your precious item broken. If your box gets damaged while packing make sure to leave the box, instead of putting any breakable item inside the box, you can fill the box with clothes and cushions. 

Secure the Bottom of the Box with Extra Strips of Tape

Don’t get stingy with the time of packing boxes even if they belong to breakable or non-breakable items. Assure to secure the bottom of the box with an extra layer of tape. You can apply tape on the side of the box to avoid damage. 

Layer the Bottom of the Box with a Soft Packing Material

While packing up fragile items make sure to prepare a layer of protection on the bottom side of the box with a soft cloth, newspaper, or bubble wrap to create a protective layer between the fragile and the surface. 

Pack the Heaviest Items on the Bottom

While packing your essentials don’t put heavy items on the breakable items. Alternatively, you can put heavy items like (books) on the bottom and then put lightweight items. 

Use Dividers for Glasses and Stemware

Don’t put on glasses without dividers. They might get cracked after getting in contact with each other. Try to purchase boxes for crockery which already have dividers, if not you can create dividers with the help of cardboard.

Wrap Each Individual Item and Piece

Glass items are brittle and also they are expensive as compared to other items whether it’s crockery or decoration items. To save your delicates, wrap individual fragile with newspapers or bubble wrap to ensure their safety. 

Clearly Label Fragile Items

If you want to get harmless and a damage-free move, make sure to label each and every box with the item name. You can write fragile and breakables on the moving box. For the safe side, you can also write directions to lift the boxes.

Pack TVs And Monitors In Original Boxes

If you have original boxes of your electronic items like TV and monitors consider moving your displays to their original boxes to put an extra layer of protection over them. Using original boxes will decrease the risk of breakage. On the other hand, if you don't have the boxes, remove all the cables and wrap them in a layer of bubble wrap. Before removing cables make sure to take a picture of all connections for the future. All screens should be properly wrapped with bubble wrap as they are the most fragile and expensive. Now fold the blanket around the item and secure them with a rope or cord. 

Disassemble Bulky Furniture

Don’t try to lift and load bulky furniture without disassembling them. Bulky furniture like dining tables, sofa tables, dressing tables, and tv units should be disassembled carefully. Make sure to disassemble them if it’s possible. Put all their connecting screws, and nuts into a baggie or box, label that bag, and keep it in the easy-to-reach place. 

Don’t Get Rush

Don’t leave your packing process for moving day. If you do so, you will never get a successful move. It might be possible that you need to postpone your moving date if you will not be prepared in advance. We suggest starting your packing process at least one month before your moving date comes. In order to have a lot of time for packing you would be able to do proper and safe packing for your breakables and non-breakables. 

Additional Tip: How To Safely Deal With Broken Things

When packing or unpacking, if any of your items like glass or vases get broken, don't panic, you just need to know what steps you need to follow at that time. 

Handling broken glass items is not easy and can be dangerous. Be cautious, tell everyone about the damage, and remove all large pieces carefully. Then use a vacuum cleaner to remove small particles and ensure that everything is cleaned properly to avoid injury. Keep your kids and pets aside from fragile items. 

Hire a Professional Moving Company

Now that you are familiar with the process of packing and moving fragile items, you can move them freely along with your entire house essentials. Moving might affect your professional and personal life. To avoid harassment, you can hire a professional moving company to get the best results. Now if you are thinking about how much a moving company will cost, you could get a free quotation from OZ Removalists. 

Conclusion

Packing delicate items can be challenging, as you want to make sure they are well-protected during transport. Follow these above-giving tips to pack your fragile items properly and make your moving process easy.