One of the most important parts of any residential relocation is packing. Not only is it the biggest task on your to-do list, but it can also present problems to homeowners trying to complete a move without the help of a trusted moving company. Fragile items frequently break when homeowners try and get by with a DIY relocation, but Covan World-Wide Moving has tips to help make the process more efficient.
We’re an experienced moving and storage company with a presence throughout the United States, and a reputation for customer satisfaction. Since 1914 we’ve been assisting homeowners across the country with their residential relocations, and know the best practices to utilize when it comes to your most valuable and fragile possessions.
Make Sure Your Boxes and Containers are Reliable
A big mistake some homeowners make when packing up their fragile items is not paying closer attention to the boxes themselves. Skip the flimsy boxes with signs of wear and tear—they can be used elsewhere, like for your clothes or or linens. Instead, you should save your sturdiest boxes for glassware, china, and other breakable items.
Another thing to consider is the size of the box. You want your fragile belongings to fit snug inside to avoid being jostled around while in the back of a moving van, so a microwave-sized cardboard box is definitely too big if you’re packing delicate ornaments. It can be hard to find the right-sized box for your larger fragile belongings, like china hutches and antiques, so you may want to consider investing in customized wooden crates that can exactly fit these types of household items.
Use Plenty of Padding and Pack Carefully
Be sure to pack your heaviest items on the bottom of each box, so that they can’t crush or damage lighter-weight ones packed in the same space. Each fragile belonging should be individually wrapped before being placed inside the box, and should be padded appropriately with reliable materials like:
- Packing Peanuts
- Air Pillows
- Bubble Wrap
- Foam Padding
When it comes to glassware, vases and other hollow items, they should be filled with packing paper to soften vibrations while being transported, and cardboard dividers should be placed inside the box first to make sure they don’t break against each other during the journey.
Move Boxes with Fragile Items Carefully
You’ll want to make sure you handle your fragile items with extra care, so it’s important to clearly label these boxes ahead of time. While loading and unloading the moving truck, you’ll be able to spot which boxes have your delicate belongings, which should alert you to move a bit slower when transporting these ones.
From lifting to walking to placing in the truck, your fragile items require your full attention, so don’t try to stack another one on top of it and move two at once. Take your time moving boxes labeled “fragile”, setting them down gently and placing them in safe, secure areas.
Hire a Professional Moving Company
If you look around your house and see shelves and shelves of fragile items, you can always enlist the help of a moving and storage company to give you a hand. Movers have access to professional padding materials and have been trained on best practices, so they’ll be able to safely transport your most treasured items with ease.
Covan World-Wide Moving provides customizable moving plans, so that customers only have to sign up for the services they absolutely want. If all you need help with is hand-wrapping fragile items and devising custom crates for larger antiques and artwork, that’s no problem for our team. If you want to be even more hands-off, we can take the lead on other aspects, including:
- Full-Service Packing
- Stretch-Wrapping Furniture
- Vehicle and Piano Shipping
- Professional Padding for Doorways and Floors
- Long and Short-Term Storage Units
- Furniture Assembly and Disassembly<
- Insurance Valuation Protection
As ProMovers with the American Trucking Associations' Moving and Storage Conference, Covan World-Wide Moving has access to state-of-the-art equipment and resources to help you relocate locally or execute a flawless long-distance move. Get in touch with our team today for a free quote on our residential relocation services, and learn even more about what our experts can do for you!
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