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Packing Breakables: Tips from the Pros

7th Oct 2015

So, you have finally decided to move out and resettle somewhere else. Great news! You must be really excited to begin a new story, meet new people, and make new memories! But is the thought of packing all your belongings making you feel anxious?

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If yes, then it is a sign for you to ask a moving company Greensboro or wherever you are located to come to your rescue. The professionals can take care of all your belongings, especially the fragile ones. They can employ suitable methods while packing stuff so that they do not incur damages during the move.

If, however, you decide to pack your own belongings, you need to be extremely careful, especially when it comes to packing fragile stuff. Here’s what experts have to suggest you regarding the same:

Materials Needed

To pack all your breakable items, you need proper packing materials. This includes high-quality cardboard boxes and barrels. Look up in your garage or pay a visit to your nearest hardware store and be on the lookout for a wide variety of boxes and containers. Other materials include:

  • Several bundles of packing paper (including clean and unprinted newsprint)
  • Rolls of PVC tape (try not to use cellophane tape or masking tape)
  • Tissue paper, towels, woolen fabrics, and bubble wrap for delicate items
  • Proper tape dispensers and broad-tipped markers for labeling purposes
  • Scissors, sharp knife, box cutters, or any other sharp instrument for unpacking the boxes
  • A notebook to list down all the contents of cartons as and when they are packed
  • Stickers and labels for identifying the boxes

Wrapping Up

Before packing cartons, you will need to wrap all fragile items carefully to prevent them from scratching or breaking. You can use bubble packs or tissue paper (from Packaging Chimp) for this purpose. However, most professional packers rely on clean and unprinted newsprint for packing delicate items.

Place a small stack of paper on an uncluttered, flat countertop or table. Round jars and glasses can easily be wrapped up and rolled into two to three sheets of paper. Start wrapping up items from the corner of the sheet and neatly fold the sides as you roll further.

If you have large and odd-shaped delicate equipment, they need to be packed in a similar manner. Place them on the center of the clean sheet and roll and fold around all corners neatly. You may have to flip the item over to ensure that it’s safely packed. Whenever in doubt, remember to use more papers. As the corners come together, secure them with proper tape.

Storing In

Once you have packed all the items, it is necessary to store them properly. Ideally speaking, all similar items should be stored together. This means that you should not pack delicate chinaware with cast-iron frying pans!

For cushioning purposes, use unprinted papers only, since the ink on printed papers is likely to rub off onto the delicate material. Similarly, use 2-3 inches of crushed paper at the bottom of each carton for cushioning purposes.

Make sure all cardboard boxes are firmly sealed. Each breakable item should be separately packed. No two delicate items should be placed right next to each other. A piece of wool or towel should be placed between each breakable item to prevent them from coming into contact with each other.

Take all these steps and rest assured that your breakable items will be safely transported!

Tips provided by Tom @Walkmove

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