Packing a home for removals or self storage is a skill. Our moving and packing guide is filled with tips and tricks to make the job easier.
Breakables
Make sure glass and crockery are not packed in boxes that are too heavy to avoid the box sp0litting when it’s picked up. Cushion the inside of boxes and pad them full to allow stacking without the tops or sides collapsing.Strong plastic boxes with lids are good for moving and storing breakables.
Glass
Wrap glass in tissue paper, not paper with print. Any glasses, vases or ornaments with thin stems should be packed in to a cardboard cylinder and padded to avoid damage.
Wines and spirits
Make sure bottles are tightly sealed to prevent leaks, wrap in bubble wrap and then a cardboard cylinder and place them in strong, cushioned boxes.
Crockery
Plates and saucers should be stacked on their sides, not on their base. This makes them stronger and less likely to shatter. A good way of placing plates is to ‘concertina’ a long piece of bubble wrap, for example put one plate on the bubble wrap, then fold the wrap over the top of the pate, place a second plate on top and carry on for bundles of six or so plates.
Cups and dishes can be wrapped and stacked.
Ornaments
Treat the same as any other glass or crockery.
Pictures, photos and books
Paintings
If the painting is large and valuable, take specialist advice for removal. Smaller paintings can be carefully wrapped in a blanket to avoid denting or scratching. Paintings should be stored on their sides, not flat.
Photographs
If you are storing photographs, books, comics or other documents, acid free cellophane rather than plastic is preferable because coloured printing will not stick or leach.
Frames and mirrors
Frames with glass and irregular edges should be treated the same as TVs or monitors.
Books
Stacks of books can be very heavy. Pack them in smaller boxes and double tape them to make sure the bottom does not fall apart when lifted.
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