If you are moving home, here are 8 packing tips for moving home or in need of storage, to help the removal process easier and avoid damaging your treasured possessions.
You will need lots of packing supplies. No matter how small your house might seem, take your time with packing, starting with items rarely used and ending with the most frequently used household items.
Use strong and sturdy boxes of different sizes, get bubble wrap and wrapping paper to wrap fragile items. Tape, scissors, and a marking pen will be crucial.
A single packing box should ideally contain similar items. Try to fill a box with items from one single room, and pack one room at a time. Think about your new home, and pack accordingly. It is also crucial to label every box very clearly.
Try to pack heavier items, books, canned food for example in smaller boxes, and lighter items in bigger boxes. Avoid loading more than 50 pounds into one box.
Place heavier items at the bottom and lighter items on top to prevent damage. Use paper and bubble wrap – wrap fragile and valuable items thoroughly, and wrap everything individually. Fill all boxes, but do not overfill. Cartons that are underfilled can crush when another box is placed on top. Close every carton and seal with tape to avoid damage. Don’t forget to label each box.
Every person should pack a box with the items they’ll need right away in the new house. Also prepare a box with general essential items, like snacks, cleaning supplies, bed sheets that you will need right away. This box should be loaded last and unloaded first.
Do not pack official documents, passports, driving licenses, birth certificates, financial documents, cash and jewelry. Keep these items with you, as they are not easily replaceable, if at all.
Hazardous, flammable, and explosive materials should never be packed as it is dangerous and illegal for movers to transport them. Dispose of these safely in all cases. Perishable items, such as plants and perishable food should not be moved either. If you are moving abroad, check the local legislation, as you might not be able to move everything you could within the UK.
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