Packing Household Items | International or Cross Country Moving

Relocation

Relocating Overseas?

If you have relocated before then you must be familiar with the stress which comes along with it. Relocating within the country or overseas is an exhausting process. Packing your household goods is of utmost importance as improper packing could lead to damage and breakages. You can choose to hire a relocation services partner to help you move. In case you plan to do your own packing then here is an important list of tips & tricks for you.

Based on our experience as an international moving company we have curated a comprehensive account of pointers to help you be a champ packer!

How to Pack Household Goods Safely for your relocation cross-country or overseas?

First, get hold of basic packing materials – 

1. Strong boxes for all kinds of household goods.
2. Bubble wrap for all your fragile items.
3. Good long-lasting packaging tape, to ensure the bottom of the boxes are being sealed properly.
4. Corrugated boxes to secure your belongings
5. Labels & markers to clearly identify the contents of the boxes.
6. Lastly, you will need lots of newspapers and paper fillers to fill empty spaces in the boxes.

Alright, now that you have all the packing materials. You can get started on packing your goods. However, keep in mind that different items require different kinds of packaging.

To ensure all your household items are packed and secured properly we have categorized packing tips for each category separately.

Electronics

• Unplug all electronics carefully.
• Make sure to unplug your refrigerator 24 hours prior to packing as you need to drain the extra water and ice.
• Remove the inner plate of the microwave and pack it securely so that it does not break the microwave’s door while moving.
• Check all manuals of your electronic devices for any special instructions.
• Ensure you double pack your electronic items with glass screens safely so that there are no damages.

Kitchen Items

• Bring the bubble wrap and pack your fragile items like crockeries, glass items, bone china, etc.
• Use double-coated packaging on sharp items and glass containers.
• Take out your newspapers and place them between all kinds of utensils like bowls, cups, plates, server ware to ensure there are no breakages and chipping.
• Wrap all your utensils in bubble wrap before putting them away.
• Make sure to double package décor items, vases, wine glasses in newspaper and bubble wrap.

Small Furniture Products

• Cover small furniture with bed sheets to prevent scratches on their surfaces.
• Furniture with edges should be fully covered to avoid damages.
• If you have antiques, bubble wrap them to ensure they are secured.

Other Items

• Pack all your books in corrugated boxes.
• It is a good idea to distribute your books in multiple boxes so that all the weight is not focused on one box.
• Wrap your clothes and shoes in paper or plastic wraps and then put them into the boxes.
• Additionally, you can request for wardrobe boxes from your relocation partner.

Begin your Move 

While relocating from one place to another, you’ll be faced with all sorts of items in various shapes and sizes to pack. You must invest time in categorizing your household goods. This will let you have a clear idea of packing materials that you may need and also ease out the entire process.

The most important part is to figure out how you want to move. Research for international moving companies and talk to them. You can tell them about your requirement and get a quote from them. This will help you keep your relocation budget in place.

Once, you have figured your relocation services partner, have a detailed discussion with their team on the items that you wish to move.

If you have upcoming relocation plans and would like to avail of relocation services, you can get in touch with us. We offer affordable & easy moving services across the globe!


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