Many people prefer to do their packing, and this is a very good way to lower the cost of hiring movers in Denver. However, doing your packing is a lot of work, and it has to be done correctly, or you will find that items are damaged no matter how careful the moving company may be.
It does make a different how you pack all types of items. To help your movers get your items from Point A to Point B safely, learning a few simple packing tips can make all the difference in the world. These are not complicated tips to learn, and many moving companies provide online videos and tutorials to help you to learn how to wrap, pack and secure items for the movers.
Packing Breakables
Hiring a packing crew trained to pack breakables is a good option if you don’t have the time, or the patience, to do this the right way. Poorly packed breakables are less likely to make it to the new home simply because of vibration in the truck or items sliding around in the box and causing damage.
To correctly pack a box of breakables use bubble wrap around each item. Use one or two layers, depending on the type of item and the shape. Flat or even shapes are easier to pack while ornaments and figurines required additional layers of wrapping.
Pack the box with the biggest and heaviest at the bottom and smaller and lighter items at the top. Layer the bottom with more bubble wrap, packing peanuts or tissue paper. After adding the items fill in the spaces with packing peanuts to prevent movement.
Taping and Labeling
Securely tape the top of the boxes, as well as the bottoms, to ensure the box doesn’t come apart. Movers in Denver and across the country will always recommend the use of new boxes that are structurally sound and not damaged.
To help the movers know where these boxes are to go in the new house, make sure they are clearly labelled with the room in the new house. It is also a good idea to keep a spreadsheet or document with lists of boxes and their contents for easy inventory management.
Finally, it always recommended packing the boxes light rather than heavy, especially with breakables. Your movers will appreciate the ease of moving the boxes, and you have less risk of the bottom falling out of the box while it is being carried.
