Packing for a move can be a daunting affair for anyone, but particularly for those who are moving for the first time or have a lot of stuff they have to pack. You are responsible for packing all kinds of items, after all, from kitchen items to bedroom and bathroom items and décor. And if you don’t pack your things correctly, they could very well end up damaged or broken. You first have to make sure, of course, that you have all the proper packing materials at your disposal, starting with boxes, but also packing tape, bubble wrap, packing paper, scissors, and everything else. But if you want to make sure that you pack everything correctly, here are some top tips and hints for packing your moving boxes.
What you shouldn’t pack
Of course, not everything you own will fit into boxes. Items such as furniture, for instance, will be secured and padded by the removals team so they are protected. Other things (such as glass tables, snooker tables, and lighting fixtures) may need to be disassembled or crated as well, and this can all be handled by specialists in removals Worcester offers, like Advanced Removals & Storage.
What you need
Know that you need to have good moving boxes, preferably new and unused. Moving boxes come in different shapes as well as sizes suitable for various items. For other supplies, you need packing paper (or clean newsprint without any print), bubble wrap, paper towels, or tissue paper (useful for delicate or fragile items); packing tape, markers for the labels, scissors, a pen and notebook for listing down the contents of your boxes; and stickers or labels for the identification of boxes.
How to wrap items properly
Before you place items in a box, you need to wrap some items so you can protect them from scratches and damage. For wrapping, you can use bubble pack, packing peanuts, packing paper, or tissue paper. But most professional packers make use of clean paper without any print, which you can find in moving supply shops.
You can begin by placing a few pieces of paper on a flat surface. For round jars and glasses, roll them up in two to three paper sheets. For proper wrapping, begin from the sheet’s corner and fold the sides in when you roll the jar. For oddly-shaped or large items, place the item in the sheet’s centre and bring the sheet’s corners together; once the corners are together, secure it with packing tape.
Before you pack the box, line the box’s bottom with paper which has been wadded up to serve as padding. You can then place heavy or larger items in the box’s base, with lighter items at the top. You should load books, plates, and other articles shaped similarly in a vertical position so you can maximise their strength. Avoid overloading boxes and make sure they are at a weight which is manageable. If there are any voids, fill them with packing paper which has also been wadded up, and fill the top of each box with wadded up paper as well. Make sure to tape the boxes securely. Have fun, and good luck!
