Most people are really looking forward to it, some underestimate the job very much, packing moving boxes. It's a much bigger job than you might expect. There are quite a lot of things that you don't take into account yourself, but that do have an influence when packing moving boxes. We as a moving company, the Fast Boys, are of course specialized in removals. We are happy to help you with a few Practical tips for packing moving boxes.
Make a checklist.
Many do this under the assumption that they can do it themselves. People who do moving checklist however, people can often move a lot more relaxed than people who don't. A checklist is also part of clarity and with this you can not forget anything. You can provide clear tasks, a clear structure of the packing work, and when you go through it a number of times, you can be sure that you have had everything.
Clarity is key.
It is important to pack in an orderly manner. For example, by finishing the packing process per room. When you do this you can hardly forget anything. Because you keep the overview in this way, you also have less stress and this makes unpacking easier. It is also useful to write down what is in each box.
Fill them in a practical way.
It may seem obvious, but many people overlook this. Many people are either too rushed or too enthusiastic when packing the boxes. As a result, many arrange the boxes in a way that you do not want. You don't classify them efficiently and at some point you run out of boxes, or you cause damage to your stuff because you're too careless.
It is also important not to overfill boxes. You think you save space, but boxes break down faster. And of course you definitely don't want that. If it breaks in the middle of the street or in the moving van, it can damage things.
Keep what belongs together.
Some things belong together, it is important that you keep these things together. Some devices have accessories that go with it, some have special bolts, nuts and screws that are required for assembly, always keep these things together. You can always put small loose things in bags in the box.
Keep important items separate.
Some things are extra important to people or have a great value. Put these items in separate boxes and give them special attention on the checklist. These can be items that you need immediately on the first day, such as medicines. But it may also be items that are extra important, such as a passport or a wedding ring.
Use filling material for fragile items!
Items that are fragile, such as plates and glasses, break extra quickly when they are placed together in boxes. It is important to always use filling material for packing these items for the move. You can think of styrofoam and bubble wrap. If you can use these for the move, you could also just use towels. If you use a number of them here, you can save on packaging material, and also on waste.
Prevent leakage, at all costs!
There is nothing more annoying than wet moving boxes. You often don't realize this, but wetness makes moving boxes extra vulnerable. If you take liquid objects with you, you run the risk of leakage. If you have bottles with liquid content, cover them with cling film. This prevents the bottles from leaking.
Use garbage bags for clothes.
You may think that clothes are one of the easiest things to pack, and they are. When it is packed well, it is not easy to damage, and you can fold it. However, it can be even easier. You can put clothes in garbage bags before putting them in the box. You open the closet, you slide a pile of clothes into the garbage bag and you put this garbage bag in the moving box. It also saves a lot of work while furnishing the new house. You can immediately remove everything from the garbage bag per pile. So that wardrobe is also decorated again!
Have your moving boxes packed by our professionals.
If it is too much of an effort for you to pack the moving boxes, we as a moving company are of course happy to assist you. We are happy to help you pack the moving boxes. Perhaps we can take the job off your hands completely, discover what we can do for you.
Most people are really looking forward to it, some underestimate the job very much, packing moving boxes. It's a much bigger job than you might expect. There are quite a lot of things that you don't take into account yourself, but that do have an influence when packing moving boxes. We from Moving Company Snelle Jongens are of course specialized in removals. We are happy to help you with a number of practical tips for packing the moving boxes. Discover our here moving rates or request one directly quote .
