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If you’re feeling stressed about packing, you’re not alone. Whether working full-time or raising a family, it’s difficult to find the energy or time in your busy schedule to box everything. Plus, it takes a bit of effort to properly pack bulky or fragile items like furniture, collectibles, and family heirlooms. Instead of exhausting yourself, leave it to a professional packing crew. Cheap Movers Cleveland helps you source a reliable mover that provides inexpensive packing services, as well as unpacking and furniture reassembly options. Purchase the service separately or incorporate it as part of a full-service move – it’s super easy. Request a free moving and packing quote now!
Proper packing is key to saving space and protecting your valued possessions. Deficient knowledge or expertise can result in damaged valuables during a bumpy transport. By hiring professional packers to skillfully pack your stuff, you can avoid a lot of pain and frustration during the moving process. The Cleveland moving partners we work with provide the following services:
Packing is a dreaded chore, but given the right approach, it doesn’t have to be so stressful. Peruse the following tips for a drama-free packing experience:
First, give yourself enough time to plan and execute proper packing. Walk through your existing space and take a mental inventory of what’s in each room. Once you have the thousand-foot view of what the process will involve, you can start to purge. The idea is to start with one room and sort through everything, making piles or labeling what needs to be kept or discarded. Sell, donate or recycle any worn out or unused items – clothes, toys, books, etc. Begin this purging process as soon as you decide to move. It takes more time to discard items than you might think.
Start by purchasing quality packing materials, including sturdy boxes, packing peanuts and tape. Once you’ve gotten your hands on these supplies, you can start packing. Begin by boxing items that you don’t use frequently (like Christmas décor, winter clothing, gift wrapping materials, books, etc.). To stay on track, pack a box or two a day. Try not to mix items that belong in different rooms. Use ample packing materials, like extra packing paper or bubble wrap, to cushion your household goods, particularly more fragile items. Make sure to properly tape bottom of boxes and clearly label.
Begin by placing heavier items at the bottom of boxes. Fill extra room in each box with packing peanuts or old clothes. You can save on boxes by packing a TV, for example, in its original packaging. For nice clothing, invest in special wardrobe boxes that allow you to keep clothes hanging. Pad fragile items and place hefty stuff in smaller boxes. When it comes to porcelain and dishware, avoid wrapping in newspaper (ink from newsprint stains things) and stack upright. Finally, make sure to label boxes so that movers will know where to load/unload them.
Most household goods are easy to pack, but other items might necessitate special handling. You’ll most likely need to crate larger electronics like big-screen TVs. Important documents and delicate antiques should be transported in a passenger vehicle, if possible. Valuable or fragile artwork, memorabilia, and collectibles will need to be carefully wrapped and transported. You may want to ask for help from the movers packing especially delicate pieces.
So, it’s finally the week of your move. At this point, you should be close to finished with packing. Take this time to make a “first night essentials” box filled with everything you’ll need for the first night at your new home. Include items like bedding, medications, toiletries, snacks, and toys. Make sure it’s easily accessible. When the moving truck shows up, communicate any last-minute instructions to your moving crew.
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