(In a theatrical voice) “Must…Pack…Everything”
In the modern age, we often find ourselves on the move, transitioning from one place to another. The process of moving can be daunting and stressful, but when it comes time to transport your possessions, you essentially have two primary methods to choose from. These methods, both of which involve packing your belongings into cardboard boxes or containers, can be provided to you by expert packing services like Simple Moves & Storage. We are here to help streamline your moving process and make it as hassle-free as possible. The first method is what we call the traditional packing method. This is probably the most common method people think of when it comes to moving. As a Packing Services provider, Simple Moves & Storage provides high-quality cardboard boxes or containers for you to use. These are designed to be sturdy and strong, providing maximum protection for your belongings during transit. You would then pack everything yourself, ensuring that you know where everything is and that valuable or fragile items are packed safely and securely. Typically, lighter items like clothing, towels, and bed linens are packed into larger boxes, while heavier items such as books, tools, and canned goods go into smaller ones. It’s important to keep the weight of each box reasonable so they can be easily lifted and transported. Bubble wrap, packing paper, and other protective materials are used to prevent damage to delicate items like dishes, glasses, and collectibles. The second method is utilizing professional packing services, like those offered by Simple Moves & Storage. This option is great for those who may not have the time or the inclination to pack their belongings themselves. Our skilled team of professional packers comes to your location and takes care of everything for you. This includes properly wrapping and protecting your items, then packing them into boxes or containers in an organized manner. The team brings all the necessary packing materials with them, including various sizes of sturdy boxes, packing tape, bubble wrap, and other protective materials. They also bring tools and equipment to dismantle larger furniture items if necessary. Each box is clearly labelled, making unpacking at your new location much easier. This service is also particularly useful for people who have a lot of delicate, valuable, or unusually shaped items that require specialized packing methods. Our team has the experience, skill, and knowledge to ensure these items are packed in a way that minimizes the risk of damage during the move. Both methods do require you to sort through your belongings and decide what to keep, toss, or donate. It’s a great opportunity to declutter and get rid of items you no longer need or want. In summary, whether you choose to pack your belongings yourself or hire professional packing services like those offered by Simple Moves & Storage depends on your personal circumstances, available time, and budget considerations. No matter which method you opt for, rest assured that your belongings will be packed in a safe and secure manner, ready for their journey to your new home.
Hiring people to pack for you
…is an excellent concept! If you’re pressed for time, consider utilizing packing services. This is also a viable option for those battling ailments such as arthritis, or simply for those who find the task disagreeable. Picture everything seamlessly transported to your new abode, organized in labelled boxes, awaiting placement. You’ve not had to exert any effort, yet all is accomplished! If this is the convenience you seek, inquire about your alternatives. Your Simple Moves & Storage Consultant will take it from there, ensuring a smooth transition.
Take it a step further
Let your Simple Moves Pack Pros handle the unpacking as well! Your Packers will unbox your items, placing them on flat surfaces such as beds, tables, and shelves. Once complete, bid farewell to the recyclable materials used, leaving you with virtually no post-move cleanup. Simple, isn’t it?
Do it yourself packing
…is also a great option, but let us sculpt you into a Packer Pro, first.
Best practices when Packing for Moving Yourself
- Decide between rentable plastic totes and cardboard boxes. Simple Moves & Storage suggests going with a combination of the two. Pack your fragile, tend-to-leak and last-minute items into plastic totes and everything else into cardboard. Are you worried about Mother Nature? Cardboard sounds like tree cutting, but recycling solves that problem. Imagine the plastic tub that will never decay…ever. Be smart when trying to be socially responsive, sometimes the obvious is not so.
- Pack, literally everything that fits into a box. This is one of the Simple Moves rules: if the item fits in a box, and it is in a box, your Movers’ Crew will move it. Otherwise, someone will either have to pack things on the moving day, or leave them behind. This range of sizes is considered proper moving boxes: 1.5 cubic feet – 5 cubic feet and wardrobe boxes. Anything that fits into these sizes, must be packed. Any item that is larger, your movers will wrap into moving pads.
- Pack heavy items into small boxes and light items into large boxes. Also, periodically check the weight of the box you are packing. Imagine that your Movers will run up and down the stairs with these boxes, all day and ask yourself: is this too heavy? Chances are, if you can lift it, we can lift it, except if you are a weight-lifting champion.
- Packing the awkward and fragile items are usually easier to leave to your movers. This is called a partial packing service. We’re ready when you are!
Typical items and the boxes we suggest placing them into:
- Books: 1.5 cubic feet box
- Weights: Small plastic tote
- Small ornaments, kitchen utensils: 2 cubic feet box or small plastic tote
- Clothing, lampshades, vases, blankets, Tupperware, Frying pans, kitchen appliances, other light items: 4 cubic feet box or medium or large plastic totes
- Pillows and clothes on hangers: wardrobe boxes
- TVs, mirrors, and pictures: special picture boxes
- China and Crystal, other dishes: Dishpacks (also called China barrels) or 2 cubic feet boxes, placed into larger boxes.
Packing Videos for DIY packing DIY moving and what you should expect from Simple Moves Packing Services
video training done by United Vanlines. Notes: These packing videos were made for “long distance moving”, thus the packers use about 2 times more packing paper than what is required on a regular, local move. Thanks! Click to see the whole list.
