Relocating comes with a lot of complications, can give you a lot of sleepless nights and headaches and along with that you may lose your precious items or end up damaging them. Therefore, it is always advisable to hire trusted movers and packers. And if you have done that it doesn’t mean you’re work has finished, you need to be attentive and do whatever it takes to ensure the movement is safe and hassle-free. Here are a few tips that you can do to ensure the safety of your goods from your end. First things first, you need to pack things in such a way that can help you to relocate, and one of the easiest ways to it is by packing different things in different boxes. To keep your fragile items safe; it is important to follow the below points.
- Pack in advance: Fragile items take up some time to pack than other items in your closet and belongings; hence, you shouldn’t rush. When you finalize the destination and the moving company, your fragile items will be the next most important thing to take notice of. So, start with making a list of all the items that you think are more prone to breaking and write it down.
- Choose the right tools to pack: After making a list, this is one of the imperative points you should keep in mind. Take the right size of boxes, cardboards, scissors, and tape that are specially used for packing. Take a large table to put your items one by one before you start packing and don’t hesitate to ask for help. But, always pack such fragile items before-hand to avoid breaking them. Don’t pack everything alike; fragile items need extra care while packing. For example, plates can be packed vertically with proper spacing. In the case of glasses, you can pack it in different boxes and place crumpled paper insides it to protect it from getting damaged. For lamps, you must take a big cardboard box and use bubble wrap to wrap it safely. But, the most tricky part is packing a TV, for that, you can start by dismantling it, remove cables and accessories, and pack in a labeled box. The screen should be packed in a soft blanket to avoid any cracks.
- Label it correctly: The next step after you assemble and dismantle items is that you should label the boxes correctly. After you pack it in different boxes, paste a small piece of paper to every box, and write the content of the box. It is an important step as it will help you remember what did you put in what box. Hence, labeling is imperative if you don’t want to damage your fragile items.
- How to pack properly: When you have fragile items in your hands, you must identify what kind of fragile items you’re packing together. There’s no harm in packing different items together, but you must be careful while packing two unlike fragile things, for example, the TV screen shouldn’t be packed with china cutlery to avoid getting collided.
So, these are some of the tips that you can bear in mind while packing your fragile items. Moving is hectic, but when you hire experts, it becomes fun and adventurous. PMRGO has always been the go-to moving service of many people. We help you relocate in the safest and easiest way possible with minimum efforts. But, if you take care of these small things, the journey becomes more blissful and memorable.
