One of the biggest things many people worry about when relocating to a new home is finding their most important and fragile possessions shattered to pieces. Knowing just how to prepare your most delicate items, so they remain unharmed can be a little challenging. 

Extreme caution and special attention are needed when packing fragile things for your move. Most people have a distinctive collection of priceless dinnerware, a sentimental relic, glassware, or an unusually shaped ceramic piece they want to transport safely.

This blog post details some of the most useful packing tips for moving fragile items to help ensure you have the smoothest moving experience possible.

Prepare in advance and take your time

Moving is a huge endeavour that will take up most of your time as the moving date quickly approaches. Thinks weeks ahead of time, and come up with a decent plan on how you will pack and move all your fragile belongings. 

You can prepare in advance by purchasing the right moving boxes, packing tape and protection necessary to ensure your items do not break during the move.

Use small boxes

Large boxes are meant for items that are light, non-fragile and overall easy to transport. You want to acquire small boxes for heavier or more delicate possessions because it will make carrying things much easier for you or the professional movers.

Furthermore, smaller boxes are simpler to handle and much less likely to cause their contents to move about during transport. Make careful to add tonnes of padding to any extra space.

Wrap each item separately

During your prep, look for some material that you can use to wrap your fragile items. Consider using bubble wrap, thick wrapping paper, honeycomb paper wrapping, or cloth materials. Wrapping each item separately allows for maximum security and peace of mind when you move.

Reinforce the bottom of the box with extra tape

Boxes can be unreliable and heavy items can be too much for the box to handle. To avoid nasty surprises, use heavy-duty tape to reinforce the bottom of your boxes. 

Fill hollow items

As you wrap your precious vases and other delicate decorative items, try filling them with paper and other protective materials to lessen the vibrations in the vase. Doing so will prevent your glassware from shattering should the moving truck ever drive over a pothole or bumpy road.

Add the heaviest objects at the bottom

To ensure that the box's bottom is well-supported and that smaller objects will not be crushed, layer each item from largest to smallest. When layering items, try placing a protective cloth layer in between to make things more snug and less prone to shaking about during the move.

Line the bottom of the box with soft materials

To really ensure a safe journey for your valuables, you can try lining the bottom of your boxes with a soft material like a piece of cloth or bubble wrap. Fill in any extra gaps with packing peanuts, and you are ready to go!

Add clear labels

One of the worst things about moving is having to unpack everything and find the right place for each item. Avoid the headache of guessing what each box contains, and clearly label the contents of every single box. This will save you so much time and keep your move organized and stress-free. 

Need a hand moving to a new house?

Our team of expert movers at EA Moving can help pack and move your belongings with the utmost care and professionalism. Call us at (365) 800-6511 or complete our online contact form to get in touch.