Transporting and moving from one house to another period is always fun but it comes with its own blend of pain, especially while packing and moving delicate items. Physical items like clock, family pictures, expensive dinner sets, prized collection, ladies’ glassware, etc., should arrive safely at the new home, which is not a walk in the park.
At Radhika Thakre Packers and Movers we realize how significant it is for you to ensure your delicate items are shielded. In this great article, you will find how to pack and move fragile items without damaging them in this step-by-step guide.
1. Preparing for the Move
1. 1. Gather the Right Supplies
Before one begins to pack, it is important to assemble all the supplies one might need. For fragile items, you’ll need-
Sturdy boxes: It is recommended to use high quality of corrugated boxes which should have adequate structural capacity to support the weight of the items that will be put inside.
Packing paper: News print can be used raw and unprinted or packing paper can be used for wrapping delicate articles. One type of colored material that should not be used is newspaper as the ink used is easily transferable.
Bubble wrap: Ideal for use in padding and hence acts as security to sensitive and fragile products.
Packing peanuts: Closures of certain gaps that exist in the boxed areas and provision of certain soft touches.
Packing tape: Tape made of a more powerful material to ensure that the boxes are properly tightly closed.
Markers: As a task to be completed To label boxes clearly.
1. 2. Plan and Sort
First, you need to go through all your delicate items. Find out which items are easier to break and therefore, need handling with a lot of care. Before organizing anything, develop a list of items to include every item you think should be on the inventory list. Another tip is to pack items that are of a similar nature, like glasses, vases, ceramics or paintings, in one go.
2. Packing Fragile Items
2. 1. Wrap Each Item Individually
Pack every item that is delicate such that each one is wrapped separately, in either plain paper or bubble wrap. For curtains and other delicate items such as glasses, they should be wrapped individually and the fragile part should be well covered. Tie this end with a cloth or tape but do not over do it so that the wrapping becomes tough to be undone.
2. 2. Use Proper Cushioning
On the following layer you should put packing peanuts or crumpled packing paper on the bottom of the box. This cushioning layer will assist in edging out all shocks or movement of the items within the box during shipment. Once your wrapped items have been placed in the box, and there may be some empty spaces left, so you can fill with more peanuts/paper.
2. 3. Pack Heavy Items First
When packing a box with common fragile goods, the tendency should be to put the heavy items at the base of the box. It is more advisable to arrange the load in a way that the items do not have to overweigh the others, more so the delicate ones could have been accumulated at the top. The items which are being carried in the box should not be positioned in a way that they are touching the side of the box so as not to have a high possibility of breaking.
2. 4. Customization of Boxes with Stamp and Label
Pack each box tightly with peanuts and seal each box with packing tape. Take sufficient and appropriate labels and write “FRAGILE” on the box and put a brief description of the shipped items. This will also assist the movers to take good care of the boxes and also help in pointing out what the specific boxes contain as the unpacking process is carried out.
3. Moving Day
3. 1. Handle with Care
Provide special cares in packing boxes that contains fragile items on the moving day. They also help and ensure that all movers are conversant with which box contains fragile items. If you hired professional movers, they know how to move precious items, however, it will not hurt to remind them of this matter.
3. 2. Load Strategically
While arranging the boxes in the truck or your car, arrange the boxes with the delicate contents on the top of the stronger and sturdier boxes. This will avoid Squashing the more delicate content by putting heavy items on top of them. For added protection moving blankets or more padding between boxes can be used.
3. 3. Secure the Load
Make sure that the load will not move during the period of transportation and that the side with bottled or fragile items will not have the boxes move around. Tying it with straps/ropes is recommended to ensure that the load does not shift in a manner that would cause damage.
4. Unpacking and Settling In
4. 1. Unpack Carefully
While moving into a new house, it is recommended that you begin your unpacking with delicate items. Carefully unpack the boxes, and check a specific item before taking it out. Inspect the item and see if there are signs of any damage and also look out for particles that may have fallen off.
4. 2. Reassemble and Restore
If item needs to be reconstructed, e.g., furniture or pieces of art, this should be done sensitively. Any online instructions or guides should also be followed to be sure that everything is set up correctly. If any of the items got damaged, take picture for insurance and if the damage was beyond your capacity, seek the services of a professional to fix it.
4. 3. Store and Display
If you have articles that are easily breakable, pack them in a more rigid manner and once they are unpacked, find an appropriate place to store them. For the items not frequently used, they can be stored in display cabinets or shelves that has glass door so that the items can be protected and free from dust. Make sure that all the items are properly stored so that they do not get further damaged in the future.
5. Additional Tips
5. 1. Use Specialty Boxes
For valuable or easily damaged items you may use moving boxes for a certain item kind, for instance, dishes for glasses or picture boxes for paintings. These boxes are additional protective and are intended to accommodate the goods nicely.
5. 2. Take Photos
You can pack your fragile items in a suitable manner, you can make the documentation process easier by snapping some photos of the items especially their state before packing them. This would be useful in a situation where there is an accident during the period you are moving your items and you need to make a follow-up on your insurance company. Recording also helps in fixing where the items are bad or restoring to their initial format if they are spoilt.
5. 3. Consider Professional Packing Services
If you have many vulnerable products or, if the products are highly valuable, then it is better to address to professional packing services. In addition, experienced movers know how to package cumbersome items and more often they can advice on the best packaging methods.
5. 4. Insure Your Items
It is advised to take moving insurance that again protects effectual items most of the times. This extra cover can give the client confidence and compensation in any case of harm or loss in the course of the move.
Conclusion
When packing or moving your delicate items, it is advisable to be very keen and come up with wise strategies. Hence, by adopting the following tips from Radhika Thakre Packers and Movers, one can be assured that their fragile items will reach the new house safely and in good shape.
Right from acquisition of appropriate materials to proper handling and unpacking, each of the stages is very essential in safeguarding the valued items.
Still, it is crucial for you to understand that moving is more than the physical act of taking your stuff with you, they are also very much about guaranteeing that your items will be well taken care of, including your delicate possessions.
With some effort in advance and in terms of packing and moving certain valuable items carefully, you and your family are going to experience a smooth move.
For more information or if you require our services or expert aid in your moving procedure, then kindly go to Radhika Thakre Packers and Movers.
We’ll be with you every step of the way to guarantee that your move is as efficient and safe as can be.
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