We all have fragile items in our home. An antique piece of furniture, fragile china, glasses, artworks, and more that we love. When it comes to moving to another house, they need the utmost care when packing them to ensure their integrity. By taking special care in packing them and choosing reliable removalists, you can rest assured that they will arrive safely at your new home.
Quick Pick Movers provides you with a guide to safely packing your fragile items. We also clarify certain items that you may not realise are fragile! This way, when you arrive at your new home you will have all your beloved fragile items intact!
Packing supplies
First, let’s talk about what supplies you definitely need to pack your items before moving.
Bubble wrap
Bubble wrap is the best way to prevent damage to your fragile items. It covers your items and with its surface can protect them even in a wrong move.
Boxes
Special packing boxes are capable of keeping your fragile items secured inside. When the box is strong and high-quality it can ensure your item is held securely, preventing damage to it.
Packing tape
To ensure the strong holding of your boxes, it is essential to use a packing tape. This way you can be sure that the boxes won’t open, destroying your items from a fall.
How to protect fragile items
Now that we have mentioned the necessary materials to protect your fragile items, it’s time to mention how to pack them properly. We will talk about some specific fragile items that require more attention in packing them.
Artwork
Artworks are not just an expensive paint from a famous painter. They can be paintings that you found beautiful to obtain or even your creations.
Whatever they are, you should take special care to pack them properly for your move. As they are fragile decorations, you need to protect them by using frames.
This way, you will avoid the surface from coming in contact with anything that can damage the paint. Moreover, they will protect them from being moved and knocked around inside the box. Don’t forget to mark with label stand that it is a box with fragile artwork.
Furniture
The old and heavy furniture of your ancestors needs special care for moving. For efficient furniture removals, there are some helpful moving tips to follow. To ensure their safe transportation you should disassemble them, if feasible, and cover each piece with moving blankets. For extra protection, you can place an additional protective layer using bubble wrap. This way, the move will be easier and you can rest assured that it will arrive intact at your new home.
Plants
If you have special or rare plants, or even just ordinary plants, transporting them is always difficult. As they are beautiful and you certainly want them to decorate your new home, you should take special care for their transportation. First, to make their transport easier, avoid watering them for two or three days before moving them.
This will greatly reduce their weight. Next, you need to find strong moving boxes that can support their weight. Then, stabilise the boxes with tape, to make sure they don’t open. Finally, don’t forget to open a few holes in the box so the plants can breathe. Upon arrival, unpack these boxes first to keep your plants healthy.
Fragile China
If you have fragile china as a heritage from your great-grandparents, you surely want to protect it from damage. As it can be easily damaged, it requires special protection to move it. For your peace of mind, follow the steps below! First, fill it with paper. Then, cover it with plenty of protective wrapping, such as blankets, bubble wrap and pack it in a box. Don’t pack it too tightly, as it can lead to breaking. You can do the same for other fragile items, such as ceramics. And don’t forget to label the box as fragile.
Electronics
TVs, monitors, gaming devices, and other electronics also require special care for their safe transport. If you are one of the few who has kept their original packing boxes, you are ready! Place them safely inside each box and they will arrive intact at your new home.
Otherwise, first, you have to remove their wires and secure them with a grip, so they won’t get lost. Then, cover each electronic device with bubble wrap and secure it with packing tape. Preferably use static-free bubble wrap to ensure they’ll work perfectly. This way, you will easily and safely move them to your new home!
Let Quick Pick Movers Help You
If you are still stressed about the safe transport of your fragile items, Quick Pick Movers, Melbourne removalists, is here for you! We provide you with highly-trained movers experienced in packing and transporting fragile items. Furthermore, we provide you with all the necessary packing materials for the safest move possible.
With us, you can be sure about safely moving your items in Melbourne or for long-distance moves. Not for nothing do we have a reputation as the most reliable and economical moving company in Melbourne. Book our removalist company for your move and you will find out!