Moving delicate items can be quite an anxious process, but it’s not impossible to pack nice things and get them to the new house without breaking them into pieces. Whether you are relocating to a new house, shipping gifts and important items to family and friends, or storing your treasures, delicate items deserve protection during the moving process. This should be the aim of satisfied packers and movers, read on to learn how to successfully pack fragile items.

1. Collect the Right Material for Packing

Check the list below to make sure that you have all of the items needed to pack a suitcase and clothes securely. Packing your fragile items well means giving them protection by using quality materials in packing your supplies. Here’s what you’ll need:

Bubble Wrap

This is your best friend when you are packing your items, especially the delicate ones. It also acts as an insulation layer that can reduce impacts and ensure the brittleness of the material is never exploited.

Packing Paper

This should be used when covering your baggage before adding bubbles. It also extends as a shield over the wrap and minimizes the chances of coming into direct contact with the wrap hence reducing the chances of scratching the surface.

Packing Peanuts

These are useful in cramming up spare space within the boxes in order to ensure that items do not move about as the box is moved from one place to another.

Sturdy Boxes

Every item should be packed in a particular type of box. In this case, you need to check that the containing box is hard enough and can bear the weight without breaking or being crushed.

Tape

The packaging material required high-quality packing tape to seal the boxes tightly.

Markers

Moving companies understand that whenever they read the label ‘Fragile’ or ‘Handle with Care’, they are handling valuable items that need to be handled carefully.

2. In this case, it can be recommended to employ the most appropriate wrapping technique.

The most important thing when it comes to packing fragile items should be properly wrapping them. Follow these steps to ensure your items are well-protected:

Wrap Each Item Individually 

Regardless of whether you are moving a glass or a ceramic item, or even electronics, use wrapping each of them. It helps to separate the items so that surprise from one does not affect the others.

Wrap with Packing Paper First

First, surround your item with packing paper. To create a constant look cover the object with several layers to ensure that it is fully enclosed. This will also help in taking shocks and prevent lovers from getting scratched. 

Bubble Wrap for Extra Cushioning

Following the packing paper, use bubble wrap to enhance the other layer of protection. Be very careful while taping the bubble wrap so that it does not either come off or slip off easily. In case you are handling especially delicate materials, you may take the time and fold them into a second layer of bubble wrap.

Use Soft Cloth for Delicate Items

In cases where the items are very delicate, other than being fragile they are easily scratched or scuffed; soft cloths or microfiber towels should be used in order to offer further protection.

3. Choose the Right Box

The box that you select for packaging your delicate items is as important for the protection of the same. Here are some tips:

Select Boxes That Fit the Item

Pick boxes that are only a little larger than the size of the product you want to place in the box. This minimizes transportation of stuff within the box which also guarantees the protective material (bubble wrap, packing paper) stays intact.

Reinforce the Box

As an extra precaution, the bottom part of the box should also be sealed with additional adhesive tape. If the box is too large or too heavy, the customer may need to use a double box for the item.

Double-Box Fragile Item

In case the items moved from one point to the other are very sensitive or extremely valuable, then it is recommended that they be put in two boxes. Put the wrapped item in a box a little bigger than the item in question, leaving space for the insulated items in the gap between the two boxes.

4. Fill Empty Spaces

After your delicate items are well wrapped and packed in the box the next step is to cover any space that may be left since your items will be transported to other places. When there is still a lot of space left inside, pack it with packing peanuts, crumpled papers, or foam inserts. This prevents the goods from moving around and there is a low possibility of goods receiving a blow.

Cushioning Material: This means that for every open space found around a delicate product, pack that space with materials such as foam, air pillows,s or even crumpled pieces of paper. This way the items remain in place and well protected from any side or direction.

Avoid Overcrowding: Don’t overstuff the boxes. There should be enough padding material to embrace individual delicate pieces but not too much to make the box too small, squeezing the items.

5. Label Boxes Clearly

However, after packing your delicate goods, the use of labels is very important. Make sure each box is labeled ‘Fragile’ or, preferably, write it on the box very large or use large stickers. This will ensure that movers are well-informed to handle the boxes softly. Moreover, you might want to write the ‘This Side Up’ message on the boxes so that certain contents are not turned upside down.

6. You should ensure that the moving vehicle is packed correctly.

Loading a moving truck is as important as how the boxes are packed You need to load the moving truck properly Follow these tips to ensure your fragile items are safe during the move:

Place Fragile Items Last: The largest and less sensitive products should be loaded first with sensitive ones loaded on the top. This reduces the chances of those heavy items compromising the shape and structure of your delicate products.

Use Soft Materials to Create a Barrier: If for any reason your fragile items are packed together with other items within a truck or any other vehicle, remember to add another layer covering the fragile items to reduce casualty. It will also help prevent any movement of your items in case of an abrupt change during transportation.

Don’t Stack Too High: Do not put too many thin boxes on top of one another for maybe the other boxes on top are very heavy and it may crush all the fragile items you had below. Rather than that, put them in such a way that they can expand while remaining safe and protected.

7. Unpack with Care

When you get home you should also remove your fragile products and pack them appropriately. Take your time, and be very careful when opening each box to not drop it or give it any huge imimpactEnsure that there are none and always produce them in case of emergencies such as insurance purposes.

8. Use Professional Movers

Although, these packing tips will be beneficial to safeguard your fragile items, hiring professional movers like Happy Packers and Movers will add extra security to your move. Transporting valuable and delicate items is something our team has done many times, and all the members know the right methods to pack and transport your items.

Conclusion

Storing delicate items as effectively as possible involves a lot of considerations before selecting the appropriate packing materials. By using these guidelines, you shall be in a position to help protect your fragile items during transportation. If you remain in doubt about packing some of your property or need any form of assistance, please do not hesitate to call Happy Packers and Movers. 

Your delicate items will be handled as they should be, and here at Leo’s Moving & Storage, your move will be a breeze! Should you need more information about moving or you would like to get a quote about our services, do not hesitate to contact Happy Packers and Movers now!