5 Practical Tips For Packing Fragile Items
Glass, crystal and other fragile items should be packed with a little more TLC than your typical household items. Tossing them in a box and taping it shut could result in damage during transit. Unless you want to find your belongings shattered and broken into several pieces upon arrival, follow the tips below when packing and moving fragile items.
#1) Gather Your Supplies
You’ll need packing paper, newspaper, bubble wrap and tape when packing fragile items – and lots of it. Bubble wrap offers the highest level of protection against damage, but packing paper and newspaper can be stuffed inside open glasses and spaces inside boxes for additional protection. Go ahead and purchase plenty of packing supplies so you aren’t forced to make extra trips on your moving day.
Newspaper is cheaper to use than packing paper, but it may leave ink marks on your items. Depending on the item, you may need to wash it once you arrive at your new residence to remove the ink smudges.
#2) Get Started Early
Don’t wait until the last minute to pack your fragile items. Instead, start packing them several days or even weeks in advance. Packing fragile items is a tedious, time-consuming process that can quickly burn through your available time, as you’re forced to wrap each individual item. If you wait until your moving day to tackle this project, you could find yourself spending more time packing and less time moving.
#3) Mark Your Fragile Boxes
When you are finished packing a box full of fragile items, use a marker to write a big “FRAGILE” on the side. Whether you intend on moving it yourself, or if a professional moving company is going to do the job, this label will serve as a reminder of what’s inside. It only takes a couple of seconds to mark your fragile boxes, but doing so could protect them against breakage.
#4) Flat Items First
A good rule of thumb is to pack flat fragile items into the box first. Whether it’s a plate, picture frame, etc., wrap up your flat items in bubble wrap and place them inside the box first, filling up any available space with smaller items and/or packing paper. You can then pack awkwardly shaped fragile items on top – assuming there’s enough space available.
#5) Keep Fragile Boxes Together
Another tip that’s helpful to follow when packing and moving fragile items is to keep them together. This isn’t always an easy task when there are half a dozen people moving boxes out of your home, but try to keep your fragile boxes in a separate location. This reduces the risk of damage when they are being loaded and unloaded.
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