Preparation is key to a successful move. We know, from our experience, that moving an entire house can be challenging. But, if you have the right piece of information and the correct techniques, you can easily overcome the challenge.
Most of the customers that we have served are often anxious while moving houses. This might be because they are doing it for the first time or just don’t have enough resources to pull it off themselves. However, the most common reason for anxiety is a lack of information.
Therefore, we have created this post to help you understand how exactly you can prepare your items for storage and ensure a successful move. These tips are highly effective and are known to get things done efficiently. So, without wasting any more time and energy, let’s get into the content!
Tips to Prepare Your Items for Storage
1. Use Shrink wrap
We have seen that the boxes people use to move items often attract moisture and might even pass on the moisture to the items you have packed. This can make the items catch mold and get damaged by the moisture. So, use shrink wrap to wrap the items, mainly furniture, before you put them inside boxes. This will also keep your items safe from scratches.
2. Use Uniform Boxes
The boxes you are going to use to pack the items should be uniform in size. This is important if you want to manage space efficiently. Having uniform boxes allows you to stack them easily and create more space for stuff to move. Make sure you put the heavier boxes in the bottom.
3. Ensure Proper Labeling
Don’t forget to label the boxes. Do that not at the very last, but as you pack each box. This is essential because you are going to mention the items you have in the box, the room they are supposed to go to, and if the items are fragile.
4. Pack Books Securely
If there’s one thing paper does best, it’s absorbing moisture. And that’s exactly what you don’t want your books to do. Pack your books securely. Especially the spine because if it gets damaged, the pages will give in shortly. So, try to use plastic and throw in silica packets to keep the molds away.
5. Dealing with Fragile Items
Oh, that noise of shattering dishes! You don’t want to hear that. And as professionals, we just can’t afford to get your stuff damaged. We advise you to wrap all your fragile items in bubble wrap or paper to ensure your stuff doesn’t reach the stress-point. Most importantly, place the boxes (well-labeled) towards the middle of a column.
6. Disassemble if Possible
No, don’t try to ship the large items in one piece. Disassemble and make your life easier. If you have to move furniture like bedroom sets, tables, sofas, chairs, and others, just disassemble and when you reach your new home, take your time to assemble. Hire us and we’ll do even that for you!
7. Clean Appliances Before Packing
Take out the grease and dirt from the appliances and everything that you are moving. Get rid of bugs and rodents so that you don’t take them to your new home! It is therefore important that you start preparing for the move way in advance.
Final Words
There you have it. These tips to prepare your items for storage are enough to ensure a great and secure move. As we end this post, we would like to tell you that we are happy to answer all your questions regarding moving your residential or commercial spaces. We would love to help you out!
