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Packing - Learn How to?

Most people do not particularly enjoy packing, especially if the house being packed up is large. However, nobody likes their household goods being damaged en route due to poor packing. The success of any move depends solely on the home being packed correctly, orderly and properly protected whilst in transit.  Simply put, good packing will reduce the chance of your household goods from being damaged.

If your budget does not allow you the privilege of a packing service, doing your own packing can save you a considerable amount of money. If you wish to pack up the contents of your home yourself you will need to know what materials are necessary and you will also need to know how to pack up each item safely and securely to prevent any damage.

This packing guide contains some very useful tips and information on what to pack, what not to pack and how to pack up a variety of different items. For example, how you pack up your pots and pans will be very different from how you pack up your heirloom china. (Keep in mind that you can purchase all moving supplies from any van line agent or moving supply company).

If you do not have the time to devote to packing properly and can afford a packing service, your van line agent will be able to pack your household goods along with your furniture. It is critical to book this service in advance and not on moving day. The van line agent will provide the packers and the packing materials and the content of your home will be professionally packed up usually on the day of moving or the day before. Remember, this is what these people do for a living and they have enormous knowledge of packing and know all the best techniques to protect your household contents.

You may also request that the van line agent do partial packing. Consider having your van line agent pack delicate items such as dishes, crystal, and other fragile pieces. You can reduce the risk of damage by letting the agent do the packing for these items

while reducing your costs by doing the bulk of the packing job yourself.

Quick Tips:

• Limiting cartons, when possible, to a maximum weight of 50 pounds to make handling easier.
• Wrapping items carefully.
• Making sure cartons are firmly packed and do not rattle, bulge outward or bend inward.
• Not mixing items from different rooms in the same carton, when possible.
• Providing plenty of cushioning to absorb shock.
• Using sturdy cartons that close.

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