One of the most vital things to do for removals overseas is packing. The condition of your belongings when they arrive at the destination depends largely on how you pack them. If improperly packed, your things may get damaged or worse, even destroyed.
Here are practical tips on how to pack your fragile belongings in cartons so they will survive the trip to your new residence.
1. Delicate items such as china, mementos, figurines, and the like must be placed inside cardboard boxes—preferably one for each item. There should be at least a quarter or half of an inch between the box sides and the content. Fill that space with padding such as foam peanuts or crumpled newspaper. Alternatively, you can wrap each individual item in bubble wrap.
2. Ensure that you seal the lids of the boxes with industrial-grade duct tape. It would also be excellent if you seal the corners of the boxes also. This way, the lids won’t accidentally open when the boxes are lifted.
3. Place the smaller boxes inside bigger boxes. The larger boxes act as double protectors for the smaller ones inside them. Seal the large boxes with duct tape as you did with the smaller ones. Write on the boxes the word “Fragile” and indicate which side is up. By labeling boxes, movers will know that the contents are delicate and will carry the boxes with care.
4. Make sure that the correct address is printed on the box. You wouldn’t want your items to sent to the wrong place, would you?
5. When carrying sealed boxes, lift them from the bottom. Your hand will act as support, preventing the accidental opening of the bottom lid. For heavy, big, or long cartons, ask for help in carrying the box.
6. Use a trolley to carry a heavier carton. A trolley offers better support than mere hands.
7. While in transit, water may penetrate the cartons, especially if they are to be transported by ship. To waterproof cartons, wrap transparent plastic sheet around them. The sheet helps keep the water out of the cartons.
8. Ask the shipping company to fumigate the vehicle shipping container to prevent bugs from burrowing through the cartons.
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