Fragiles
Packing fragile items requires special attention and the use of quality materials. By following these guidelines, you can minimize the risk of damage and ensure the safety of your belongings during a move. If you are unsure of your packing skills or lack the necessary materials, trust the professionals at White Gloves Moving to handle your fragile items with care and ensure their protection.
How to Pack Fragile Items?
1. Preparing Materials:
Packing Materials: Use high-quality materials such as bubble wrap, packing paper, foam, foam inserts, and sturdy boxes.
Boxes: Choose boxes of the appropriate size for each item. Double-walled boxes provide extra protection.
Tape and Labels: Have strong packing tape and markers ready for clearly labeling the boxes.
2. Packing Individual Items:
Glassware and Ceramics: Wrap each item in bubble wrap or packing paper. Ensure all surfaces are protected. Place items vertically in boxes and separate them with foam or padding.
Electronics: Disconnect all cables and accessories. Wrap devices in bubble wrap and place them in their original boxes or in sturdy boxes filled with foam or padding.
Artwork: Use corner protectors and wrap each painting or sculpture in bubble wrap. Place them in specialty art boxes or boxes filled with foam.
3. Filling Empty Spaces:
Ensure there are no empty spaces inside the box. Use packing paper, foam inserts, or padding to fill all gaps and prevent items from moving inside the box.
4. Labeling Boxes:
Clearly mark each box containing fragile items with “FRAGILE” and indicate the top and bottom of the box. This helps movers handle these boxes with extra care.
5. Additional Precautions:
Layering: If there are multiple fragile items in one box, separate them with layers of foam or padding to prevent contact.
Stability Check: Before sealing the box, make sure all items are securely packed and cannot move.
6. Using Professional Services:
For particularly valuable or large fragile items, it is recommended to use professional packing services. Professionals have the experience and necessary materials to ensure maximum safety.
