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Oct 31, 2017

Pro Packing Tips You Will Appreciate

When you are preparing for a move, you will most likely feel quite a lot of stress and strain. There is no reason to add unnecessary pressure on yourself by worrying about the safety and integrity of your goods while on the road. In order to guarantee that there will be no such thing at all, you can of course rely on a dependable moving company, but there is one more thing that you can actually do. What is it, you ask? Of course, we are talking about packing, and more precisely – properly packing your items so that they are in the best condition possible when they arrive at your assigned location.

The general rules are not enough

When searching the internet about reliable packing services in London as well as for useful tips that you can implement when you are preparing your goods for the road on your own you are going to come across quite a few pieces of advice. Most of them are common sense, others are so often cited that there is very little doubt they work. For example:

  • Never pack heavy items in big boxes
  • Use a lot of bubble wrap
  • Carefully list the content of each box on the box itself
  • Approach the packing of your valuables more carefully

Naturally, following those and a few other simple rules are definitely going to help you pack better, faster and with more success. But there are a few other things that you can do in order to improve the overall experience.

Pro packing tips that have been tested in the field

Common packing suppliesDid you know that there are different types of boxes that you can purchase in order to pack your items in? The most durable ones, that are actually double walled and have padding between the two walls, can be quite expensive. However, you can inquire about special prices and possible discounts from your moving company. Thus you will not part with huge amounts of cash, while at the same time you will not be worrying about the safety of your goods.

Meanwhile, even if you have hired the most thorough and helpful professional movers in town, you will still need to do some lifting. Proper lifting techniques are very important for the right packing experience. Those will greatly help increase the security of your possessions, but they will also result in avoidance of major injuries that you can suffer through. So, teach yourself about proper lifting.

If you have an extensive collection of art and photographs that you want to preserve, there are two things that you need to know. First, do not be tempted to use newspapers as wrapping – the ink will damage the paintings and even the surface of the photographs, especially if they brush for a long time. The other important tip is to pack the pieces of art that you will be relocating with together with their frames. Even if some damage occurs, it is most likely to be on the frame, which has a lot less value.


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  • Jeremy Oliver

    Previously serving as a logistics coordinator, Jeremy's comprehensive understanding of the industry gives him the ability to translate complex procedures into easy-to-understand blog posts. He has a particular knack for tackling the intricacies of London's removals scene, from the congested roadways to the unique challenges of navigating historic neighborhoods. As an authentic Londoner, Jeremy combines practical knowledge with his inherent love for the city, offering readers not only information on man with van removals but also local insights and valuable tips.