By Bill Chen

Over the years, you acquire many things. Some items possess financial value while others invoke memories that can never be replaced. Unfortunately, all too often these belongings become damaged when you move. Whether you are preparing to move across town or across the country, you should employ the following tips for moving fragile items.

1. Getting Started Early

Packing fragile items is not something that should ever be rushed. It takes time to properly pack belongings such as fine china. During the days leading up to the move, prepare to be very busy. It is not advised to put off packing these items during this time. If possible, begin the process in advance.

If possible, begin the process in advance.

2. Tools Are Key

Tools help us work smarter instead of harder. Being armed with resources such as bubble wrap, scissors, and packing tape can help save you time and energy. When you work with a team of removalists Western Sydney, you will find all the tools necessary are readily available

Being armed with resources such as bubble wrap, scissors, and packing tape can help save you time and energy.

3. Tips for Your Glasses

Glasses are under particular stress of the possibility of damage. To start the packing, stuff the larger ones with packing paper as this reduces empty space. Next, wrap each one individually. Heavier glasses should be packed at the bottom of the box, and adding layers can help best utilise your moving space.

Glasses are under particular stress of the possibility of damage.

4. The Secret to Packing Plates

Plates are another common belonging to break during the move. There is a secret that can significantly reduce this risk, and that is vertical packing. Use a medium box, and line it with packing paper on both the top and bottom. Furthermore, place packing paper in between each plate. Just make sure you don’t over pack the box. Professional removalists often have access to dish packs to make this task a simple one.

There is a secret that can significantly reduce this risk, and that is vertical packing.

5. Dealing With Antiques and Collectibles

There is not a single technique that encompasses the variety of ways in which antiques and collectibles should be packed. For starters, covering the item in bubble wrap provides a protective shell, and securing the box efficiently with high-endurance packing tape is also advised.

Each item is unique and possesses specific value, but, there are general guidelines that apply to most items.

6. Use Labels

Once you get everything moved into your new home or office. Otherwise, you will be surrounded by a disorganised mess without the knowledge of which containers enclose your breakables. Taking the few seconds it takes slapping a label on a box can save you hours as you unpack.

It is essential that you used labels during the packing process.

7. Professional Help is Your Best Assurance

You likely don’t move often. While this is a good thing, it also means you probably do not have much experience when it comes to safely packing and transporting your valuable fragile belongings. Our staff is knowledgeable in all things moving, and we are here to use.

Bill Removalists Sydney’s staff is knowledgeable in all things moving, and we are here to use.

Meet The Author - Bill Chen

Before 2008, Bill was working with a local removalist company in Sydney and was witness for a number of deformities and wrongs in the working of the company. Observing the atmosphere, a thought came to Bill’s mind that he could do much better if he were the owner of the company, by offering a fully transparent service to the clients with a friendly and trustworthy staff and no hidden fee structure; and thus, in 2008, AAA Bill Removalists Sydney was formed with just one truck and only Bill as staff. Even if Bill Chen began the company as just one man, the company grew fast. The operation expanded beyond the Sydney suburbs and to the surrounding cities: Wollongong, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour, Canberra, Newcastle, Melbourne, Brisbane, and other.