Moving Guide: 3 Items That Require Extra Care

Before you move, you need to be aware of the items that require extra care. These items can easily sustain damage during the moving process without proper handling.

This blog post outlines three of the most delicate items that require special handling during a move.

1.      Glassware

Glass is a brittle material that can easily break if you accidentally drop it or knock it against something. Extra care is necessary, especially when you want to pack and move glassware.

In addition, glass is a smooth material that can easily scratch or chip if you do not pack it properly. The scratches happen when the glass rubs against other items in the box. You need to use soft materials like bubble wrap to cushion and protect glassware during your move.

Glass is also transparent and can show fingerprints and smudges relatively easily. This problem is more noticeable when you unpack the glassware at your new home. You will need to clean the exterior properly before use to get rid of the smudges.

A professional moving company will consider all the relevant factors before they pack and move your glassware. They will use clean materials to cushion and protect your glassware so it arrives at your new home free of any damage.

In addition, your moving expert will wrap each piece of glassware individually and then pack everything in a box with soft materials like bubble wrap or foam peanuts. These protective materials ensure that the glassware does not move around or break inside the box during transport.

As an added protective measure, an experienced mover can label the box as fragile so that you and the rest of the moving staff will know to handle the box with care.

2.      Artwork

Most pieces of art are often valuable, delicate, and sentimental. But unfortunately, they can just as easily sustain damage if you are not careful. For this reason, special care is necessary for different types of art during your move.

For example, you should only use acid-free packaging materials like bubble wrap or wax paper for paintings or other flat artwork to prevent scratches. Three-dimensional artwork requires even more care due to the higher risk of breakage. You can wrap each piece individually in soft materials such as blankets or towels and then use a sturdy box for storage.

Some pieces of art are also quite bulky and awkward to move. You might need to disassemble some of these larger pieces for a safer move. If you are not sure how to dismantle them, a professional mover can do the job for you and ensure that your artwork arrives at your new home in the same condition as before.

Generally, you need to take special care to avoid bumps during transport. Once you arrive at your destination, unpack the art pieces carefully and promptly so that you can address any damage right away.

3.      Electronics

You and your family probably own multiple electronic devices. Besides large TVs, electronics usually consist of laptops, smartphones, tablets, or desktops. All of these are important, but they can require special handling to ensure they do not fall, break, or become damaged during the move. Also, electronics also come with wires that can tangle, cause tripping, or become lost without proper handling.

How can you ensure the proper handling of your electronics? First, you might want to take extensive photographs of all devices to ensure nothing gets lost in the move. Make sure to take clear pictures of where the wires go to avoid mixing them up and not being able to turn electronic devices on after your move.

After this, know what packing materials that are best for each electronic. While laptops or tablets might be easy to store in small backpacks or bags, TVs and desktops are best stored in either their original packaging or cardboard boxes with enough cushioning. TVs and desktops often require additional disassembling and cushioning for various components, such as monitors, towers, or speakers.

Also, to ensure that your electronics all have their proper wires once you’ve moved, take care to carefully label and store all wires with their respective electronics to easily identify and reassemble every electronic device.

A moving company can easily recommend what packaging and cushioning materials your electronics need and might even provide them themselves. Once you have the right materials ready, they can easily disassemble most electronics, pack and load them carefully, and reassemble them upon arrival to your new home.

We hope you found this blog post helpful! If you want to move, our experienced staff at United Moving & Storage can help you take the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of your delicate items. Contact us today for a detailed moving quote. We look forward to helping you move safely and successfully.