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Safely Packing Fragile Belongings Before Your Move
Here’s a guide to safely and securely packing fragile belongings before your home or business move, as prepared by the professional Tri State area moving service team here at Noah’s Ark Moving and Storage.
What sort of items are the most fragile?
The most fragile items that we commonly see during residential or commercial moving service include glassware, ceramics (like vases or plates), artwork like paintings or photos, and electronics. Furniture like lamps and mirrors are also very breakable, as well as wine bottles and furniture. Liquid cleaning supplies can also cause serious damage to your other belongings when not properly sealed, which is why we recommend simply purchasing new liquid cleaning supplies at your new property, or taking great care to properly seal all liquid cleaning supplies in a flammable bin. It’s never a good idea to transport flammable or explosive materials during your moving process so we recommend safely disposing of flammable cleaning supplies. However, you might have specific items that carry great sentimental value, or simply monetary value – we recommend packing these separately in padded and well sealed boxes, and clearly labeling the boxes as being fragile.
What sort of supplies will I need to pack fragile items?
Yu will need small, large, and sturdy / durable boxes. you will also need special dividers to divide specific items within the boxes – we recommend dish packs and other forms of cardboard dividers. you will need some kind of. This might include simple newspapers, packing papers, packing peanuts, styrofoam, bubble wrap, clothing, and others, however we recommend utilizing moving blankets that have been created for this Express purpose. you will additionally need packing tape and markers or pans to clearly label boxes.
What is the process of packing fragile items for a move?
First, make an inventory of all of your fragile items and assess what level of fragility they have. make sure to wipe down and clean all items and disassemble all items like furniture.
Then, you will need to wrap and cushion each fragile item. wrap electronics, furniture, and artwork and bubble wrap and packing paper, or use clothing to insulate these items. make sure to fill as much empty space within boxes as possible to limit shifting and make sure that no loose parts or sharp edges of your fragile item should be exposed. keep your fragile items secure with tape, and remember that the more layers of cushioning that you add the more protected your fragile items will be. We don’t recommend placing too much heavy pressure on any delicate items like glasses or other kinds of stemware, which are one of the most easily breakable items during the moving process.
Make sure to use the right type of boxes for your move. you want to use sturdy and durable boxes that are easy to stack and are less likely to fall or get squished. We recommend using actual moving boxes rather than basic cardboard boxes. It’s also a good idea to keep original packaging for large appliances like televisions or laptops so that they can be easily sealed and packed before your move. make sure to reinforce the bottom and sides of all boxes with tape.
During the packing process, make sure that the heaviest items are on the bottom of every box and that all extra space inside boxes is filled. We recommend adding lighter and softer items around heavier more fragile items. don’t put all of your fragile or heavy items in a single container. it’s always a good idea never to add too much material into a moving box.
Make sure to properly seal all boxes, ensuring that all openings increases are secured with tape multiple times. then label your boxes with thick and easy to read markers, and mark the boxes in as many places as you can. ensure that your labels are easily readable. emphasize which boxes contain the most fragile or delicate material.
