An easy guide to prepare and pack your fragile items!

 Are you anxious about how you would manage your forthcoming move with such an enormous load of fragile household articles and delicate possessions on your own? Well, we are there to assist you with the best possible guidance with our checklist that we would be sharing in this blog post. Fragile goods do need special care and attention during relocations, and if you are managing your move single-handedly, you can have a challenging time. So, make sure you plan about the packing and shipment of things beforehand so that there is no mishap on the final moving date. We would suggest you seek professional assistance for your house shifting project because it is not easy to pack and transport them with a casual approach. You do need the assurance and expertise of the top packing experts from – Agarwal Packers for the project.

Overview

Everyone wishes to enjoy a safe and comfortable move whenever it is being made. But yes, there is one thing people are the most bothered about – the safety and security of their valuables and possessions and all the specialty items in particular, after all, they have spent their hard-earned money on them and they do carry some sort of emotional value too! Apart from the regular fragile items like crockery and chinaware, and other glass items, several other extremely subtle and sensitive articles require utmost care when being moved. For instance, marbles, porcelains, gift items, collectibles, exquisite paintings and photographs, crystal items, furniture articles, and so on…that not only need enhanced packaging but also safe transportation.

Therefore, there has to be a set process that one needs to keep in mind while preparing their fragile items for a move:

•    Make sure you have the required packing materials

Packingfragile items on your own is a complicated task and since you are willing to do that alone, you should have the basic packing materials with you before you get into the process. Usually, the list of the packing materials is quite comprehensive, and if you could manage to gather all the protective packing supplies, then it would be great! Remember, the better your delicate items are packed, the well-protected they would remain in the transit. The list of items includes bubble wraps, moving cartons, heavy-duty cardboard boxes, packing paper, dish, and glass item packers, and foam peanuts, plastic wraps, labels, permanent markers, and safety tapes.

•    Inspect all your fragile items before you pack

Once you have gathered the required packing materials, you should get into the packing process. Handing delicate items is a difficult job, so we recommend you to seek help and guidance from the internet and make use of the right ways and techniques to securely wrap them and transfer them into the cardboard boxes. Ahead of getting into the packing task, make sure you list the number of fragile items you have with you. This would also be a de-cluttering time because you will get to know what all do you have and which ones are worth taking to your new home. The items that you have not used for more than a couple of years and those which are out dated and worn out should be discarded. Carrying unnecessary load with the items that you do not even need, is simply going to raise your moving load and, your moving costs, so make sure to move only what is needed.

•    Follow the right packing method throughout

Without the packing assistance from the professionals of Agarwal Packers and Movers, packing your entire section of fragile items would be quite a challenge. First, because we are not well versed with the right packing techniques and secondly because we are not equipped with the right kind of packing materials and equipment that is needed. So, here are few tips that you can follow when you are preparing your fragile items for the move:

•    Always pad/insulate the moving cartons or cardboard boxes with packing paper and bubble wraps before you place any delicate item in. Use double wraps for enhanced protection to extremely delicate glassware items in your moving pile, to prevent them from possible damage during the transit disturbance.

•    Stemware items can break easily if not packed well. Make sure you secure the base of those wine glasses and the handles of all the cups and mugs with ample layers of packing paper.

•    All the chinaware and ceramic items should be wrapped in packing paper one by one with abundant layering so there is some degree of cushioning. Never stack glasses, plates, and dishes together to wrap them all at once. Take a single article to cover them with packing paper and bubble wrap, and then tie the open ends with threads.

•    Make use of the hard and sturdy moving cartons that are available in different shapes and sizes and can provide the needed protection to your delicate items because they are well insulated with thermocol and Styrofoam padding from inside.

•    Make sure there are no spaces and gaps in the moving boxes as that would make your items shift side in case there is a heavy movement or jerk during the journey and damage (split, scratch or break) your items.

•    Always make sure to label the packages

Fragile items once packed and placed into the moving cartons and customized cardboard boxes should be sealed properly with tapes and secured with plastic wraps layered from outside. Also, make sure all your packages containing fragile items are properly labelled in clear fonts as ‘Fragile’ or ‘Handle with Care’ tags so that the moving experts and anyone can easily figure out how those boxes need to be moved. Along with that, you can also provide some basic details of the designated room or the priority numbers you have incorporated in your packing process for efficient re-arrangement of items.

 

EndNote

If you too have an overwhelming range of fragile items that you are apprehensive to shift to your new home with utmost care and protection, we advise you to hire professional assistance from the experts of Agarwal Movers and Packers. Whether it is an antique gift from ancestors or a precious present from your dear friend, sensitive items do need special care. Therefore, before you prepare your high-value fragile items for the move, go through the points mentioned in this article, for a happy and safe move!