Hello World! Welcome Friends! Whether you plan to move to another home, relocate your office or just put inventory in storage, you should know a proper way to pack fragile and valuable items. Although there are many ways of packing them, you should make sure to pack everything one step at a time. Getting all the packing supplies and carefully wrapping fragile and expensive items is not as easy as it may sound. This is why you should keep reading this short guide to finding out how to pack fragile and valuable items the right way.
Step one – sort out before you pack fragile and valuable items
The first step of every successful packing process is making a good plan. When it comes to moving fragile inventory, it’s essential to know precisely how many items you have. For this reason, you should consider making an inventory list. This list should contain everything you need to move as well as the facts regarding the moving process. For example, if you are moving an expensive chandelier, you should know its value, how much to pay for insurance and which packing supplies you’ll need.
After making an inventory list, you’ll need to decide whether you want to move all of your fragile items or not. If you are moving long distance, selling some valuable items can help your moving budget. Also, losing the value of your inventory during transport can do the opposite.
After you decide which items you’ll move to another location, you should sort them into categories. If you are moving to a new home, you should make sure to pack fragile and valuable items first. By doing so, you will prevent breaking them while packing the rest of your home.
Step two – prepare fragile items
In order to successfully pack fragile and valuable items, you will need to get the right packing materials. Unlike clothes, bed linens and other things from your home, expensive and delicate items should be packed in a specific way. For example, most of us have many objects made out of glass in our kitchen.
If you have to pack expensive crystal glasses or bowls, you will need to prepare those items for the packing process. In order to keep your kitchen in top condition, you shouldn’t forget to clean and pack every fragile item separately. Transporting these items can cause them to break easily. That’s why you should pack fragile and valuable items individually and secure them with quality packing materials.
Step three – choose the right packing materials
Selecting the right packing materials for your move doesn’t have to be a hassle. When it comes to packing fragile and delicate things, you have two options. The first one is to buy or find free packing materials, and the second option is to call professional movers. If you’ve already decided to pack by yourself, you should probably read some tips on how to pack. However, many professional moving companies offer a packing service. If you decide to pay for a full moving service, your movers will probably include the price of packing materials. No matter which option you choose, here are some quality materials you can choose to pack fragile and valuable items.
- Special moving boxes. Fragile and valuable items that have a high value should be safe and secure before the transportation. For this reason, professional movers can provide quality moving boxes that are custom-made for these things.
- Packing peanuts and bubbly paper are the moving supplies most of us have at home. If you don’t, you can try to find them in DIY stores or check in a local shop.
- Newspaper, kitchen towels and blankets are the best packing supplies when moving on a budget. These things can be used for packing almost everything. Items made out of glass, expensive artwork and other valuable items will be safe when packed with these materials.
- Original packaging of the electronic devices you are moving. When relocating computers, copying machines and other electronic devices, their original packaging is the best packing supply you can get.
Step four – contact professional movers
One of the easiest ways to pack fragile and valuable items is to hire professionals to do it for you. If you decide to plan carefully your forthcoming move, hiring professional movers is the best thing you can do. Before you start preparing for your relocation, make sure to contact at least two or more moving companies and compare their services. If you tell your movers about the details of your fragile inventory, they will offer the best solution for its transportation.
When looking for professional packing services, you should not forget to ask about every detail. You should get all the information about the moving insurance, packing materials they use and how they’ll plan the packing process. In the end, your inventory’s safety should come first, especially if you need to transport items of great value. This is why you should consider letting professionals pack fragile and valuable items for you.
Step five – consider getting moving insurance
Moving insurance exists for a reason. No matter how valuable the items you need to move to another location, losing some of them can take the money out of your pocket. In order to secure their value, you should consider paying for the moving insurance. In case you don’t plan to move your inventory right away, you can choose a good temporary storage solution. Moreover, some storage facilities offer insurance for fragile and expensive items.
In the end, you should make sure to plan your packing process and pack fragile and valuable items carefully. If you can’t handle this task on your own, professional packing service is always a good choice!
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