A very important step when moving is packing your
belongings. So it is best to tackle this as efficiently as possible. This saves
you a lot of time, effort, and broken stuff.
This blog explains how you can pack your moving boxes like a
real pro. But first, you need protective packaging material to
handle your packing tasks properly.
Glassware, crockery, and fragile objects
When packing fragile items such as glassware and crockery,
it is extremely important that you wrap each loose item in wrapping paper or
newspaper. That's why it's a good idea to start saving old newspapers some time
in advance.
Always put the heavier items at the bottom of the box and
the lighter items on top. This prevents the lighter items from being crushed
and broken. Also, make sure that you put the items in the box in full rows so
that they cannot slide. A tip is to put your towels and tea towels at the
bottom of the moving boxes. These then offer extra protection for fragile items
and do not have to be packed separately.
Be careful not to overfill the boxes. The boxes are piled up
in the moving van, and the top items can be crushed when they are too full.
Also, take care of your large valuable items like a mattress.
Store it in the mattress
moving cover.
Books
When packing books, it is useful to use book boxes. These
are a lot more compact and sturdy than regular moving boxes. If you do not have
access to book boxes, it is also possible to use normal moving boxes. In this
case, fill your moving box up to half with books and fill it with light objects
for the rest. This ensures that the boxes do not sag, and it is also not wise
to lift boxes weighing more than 20 kilos.
Plants
You can simply pack smaller plants in moving boxes, but you
should pay attention to a number of things. For example, stop watering a few
days in advance. This way, you ensure that the plants do not leak into the
moving boxes. It is also useful to stick in the potting soil and attach the
plant to it. This will prevent the plant from cracking in the box. Very large
plants can be sealed in shrink wrap. Finally, do not move indoor plants in
freezing temperatures. Most plants do not survive this.
Moving company
If you don't want to worry about these various things, you
can also have a moving company pack your belongings.
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