Do you want to know how to pack boxes before you move? How to keep them safe and secure while traveling from one place to another? This task seems impossible and tuff, but it are not. People do not know exactly how to place them safely in boxes? They have trouble regarding this job as this job need precise care and little extra efforts. Here you will get to know how to keep items, fragile objects safe in boxes. You just need to remember some of the points mentioned below.
Tip to make this task possible:
First and the foremost tip, is to organize the objects in boxes well, just like how you organize the activities of the daily routine to save your precious time. A well-organized task makes possible to provide long-term goals. With the help of this, you can make an accurate plan as packing valuable and fragile object need a long time. Organizing makes the task much easier than the ordinary techniques and methods. You can even plan and organize a night before you move from one location to another. This will save a lot of time in the morning, and you will be free from tension as you have already considered every aspect.
If you have a lot of things to pack, then you can start with the one which seems to be easily destroyed or broken. The main aim of the organization is to get accurate and precise results.
The second and important tip is to collect all the things which will help you to pack those heavy and bulky boxes. You can collect those things from a hardware store, general store or post offices. After you are done with this job, seal the flaps of the boxes with the help of tapes. This will ensure that no item or object pops up while you travel. Before you do these wrap all the fragile objects using cushions and foams. You can also use plastic wraps. This ensures and provides complete safety and security.
Estimate a rough idea of the box requirement. Determine how many boxes you will require keeping the whole of the objects. It would be better if you have the extra number of boxes as no one can accurately determine how many boxes they will need.
- You will need to collect 15 small and six large with 13 medium numbers of boxes if the estimated house area is 700-900 feet.
- If the area of your house is 1,200-1,600 feet, then you will require 21 small, six large with 19 medium boxes.
- If the area of your house is more than 1800 feet, then you will require 35 small and 11 large boxes.
One thing you should always keep in mind when you frequently move from one place to another is that the size of boxes must be standard. Just look carefully before you buy them from the hardware stores.
The box which has Double wall seems to be perfect if you have the deep concern regarding the precious and antique objects and items. The sturdy walls ensure that there is no rip, tear, and wear the objects. It is seen that most of the people forget to seal the flaps of the box in a hurry, so make sure that you do not repeat that mistake. Always use a new and sturdy box and not the old and torn boxes. If the boxes are torn from sides, then they will not be able to hold the objects tightly and will fall of the items.
The other important tip you should always keep in mind is that you should keep the light objects and items in large boxes. The items and objects may include computer parts, stuffed animals, blankets, tools, clothing and other light objects.
Make a list of all the items such that you can easily put them into different categories. It could be like putting all the kitchen, bathroom, hallways, porches and bedroom objects separately. The best way to do is to keep all the items and objects in front of you so that you do not forget to put that on your list. Once you are ready with the list to calculate all the number of items and object included in each category. Now start packing the item form that category which holds less number of items.
This technique will not only save your time but also it will keep you away from confusions. At last mark or write which box contains which category of items and objects. This will help you to distinguish items and objects very easily and precisely and also avoid all the confusions.
You can use this technique or method to safely organize the mechanical tools so that they do not get mixed with the items that need utmost care. If they are placed in precious items, then they will simply mark them up or scratch them. Always ensure that your valuable and fragile objects are perfectly stapled, paperweight and clipped accurately. You can also stuff them using the foams and old papers.
We all know that there are some items that are necessary and important, but they can be packed as they are frequently used. This may include things like your toothpaste, brush, tough cleaner. So, what can you do is to fix this problem? One simple thing you could do, like find a handy bag overnight so that in the morning you do not have to search them in the big and heavy boxes.
Now you know how to keep and place the fragile, valuable and antique items safely without much damage. The tips mentioned in the above article not only helps you to keep the items safe and secure but it also teaches you how to organize things well without putting many efforts. If you use the entire tip mentioned above, then you will never have the problem regarding this job when you frequently switch from different locations. So, do not waste time in asking your neighbors, friend how to keep all your items safe in boxes? Just buy them from general stores and apply all the tips above.