Do you worry about your stuff getting broken or damaged during your upcoming move? It’s one of those things that homeowners tend to worry about despite their busy schedule of hiring movers, packing, and getting things prepared for the new address.
The good news is that you can take this one off the list because there are some easy ways to protect your items during a move that will make the odds highly unlikely of damage. From bubble wrap to furniture blankets, here is a look at the must-have packing supplies that you should pick up so that you don’t have to worry about your items during the move.
The essentials
Start with the essentials that you would need in any situation. This is going to be things like moving boxes, labels, permanent markers, and packing tape.
Talk to your professional movers in order to decide who will be doing the packing and if moving boxes or other containers are provided. You may want to upgrade to reusable containers for your move to ensure extra protection and to get something more eco-friendly.
If you already have some boxes, make sure you have enough in different sizes and durability since heavier items will go in smaller boxes and lighter items will go in the larger boxes. You’ll also need specialty boxes for things like art and televisions.
Next, make sure you have a clear way to label every box according to room and items inside. This will include markers and labels. Don’t forget packing tape which needs to be specific for packing, since packing tape is made with nylon fiber lining to reinforce bottoms of heavy boxes. Use clear plastic mailing tape to tape your labels on them so that you can still see them while protecting them from water. Lastly, pick up a basic tool kit to disassemble furniture or cut tape if you need to get back into a box.
Supplies for extra protection
Now you’ll want to start stocking up on the extra supplies that protect your items from damage. Start with stretch wrap which you’ll use to secure doors and drawers of furniture pieces like your cabinets and dressers. It works as a self-adhesive to itself without sticking to your furniture like a piece of tape would, and it leaves no residue behind. Next, get packing paper that you can use to stuff boxes and wrap your fragile items. Don’t use newspaper since the ink can leave stains.
You’ll love using bubble wrap during your move because it’s one of the easier ways to pad breakable items, while being affordable and easily available in large rolls. You can cut sheets as you need to line the bottoms of boxes. For items not going into a box, you’ll want to have blankets to protect furniture, mirrors, and other fragile items.
Get felt pads to protect the floors, rope or bungee cords to keep boxes and furniture in place, and a hand truck or dolly to move items carefully.
How to ensure a proper move
The best way to protect your items during the move is to hire a professional moving company to do the best job possible. They will know the best ways to protect your things, the safest ways to transport them, and they are trained to handle everything with care during the move out and the move in. Be sure to make this step your top priority for your upcoming move.
If you want to be sure you have the proper supplies to protect your items during your move, first hire a professional moving team, and then stock up on these supplies that will give you the best chances for success.