Tips For How To Pack Items That Are Unusual Or Hard To Move

When considering a relocation for a home or office in Saudi Arabia, boxes, specifically square or rectangular cardboard boxes, instantly come to mind. However, for packing and moving odd-shaped things and possessions, these boxes don’t provide many solutions. When it comes to moving, corrugated cardboard boxes are truly your best friend because they make it simple, affordable, and safe to pack your belongings for shipping and relocate them to your new house. However, as discussed above, some items do not fit into a box of a standard shape, leaving you perplexed as to how to pack them safely for your relocation.

Finding a practical solution—a way to assure the safety of your oddly shaped possessions while relocating them to your new home—is a challenge that takes not only time and effort but also some creativity. You can leave that part to trusted and reliable packers and movers in Saudi Arabia, such as Kingdom International Movers. In this blog, we explain how our team packs items that are unusual or difficult to move.

Also check out some common moving myths listed in our blog, believing in which can make your move problematic.

The General Process

You must carefully consider every step of the procedure and pay attention to every single aspect while packing weirdly shaped belongings for relocation. One of the simplest things to do is hire one of the best moving companies in Saudi Arabia. However, to give you a general idea, we are listing tips below. Also, read our blog listing 5 things you should leave behind when moving internationally.

• Purchase the right type of packing supplies, such as fresh, sizable, robust cardboard boxes, soft packing paper, lots of bubble wrap, foam sheets, Styrofoam peanuts, and other similar things. You can also use old towels, sheets, and blankets instead of the above-listed things. Don’t forget to carry sturdy packaging tape to secure all your boxes. If you are moving to a small apartment, then many international movers in Saudi Arabia will suggest you use bags along with boxes for packing oddly shaped items.
• The best way to protect odd-shaped goods is to disassemble bigger sections as much as you can, stuff empty spaces with cushioning materials, wrap protruding portions in bubble wrap, and then cover the entire thing in packing paper, bubble wrap, or foam sheets. Then use packing tape to secure the wrapping.
• Place the materials in big boxes or boxes of a specific size. Even though there could still be a lot of extra room, if the item can fit into a large box, packing it there is the best alternative. We suggest not stuffing other things into the space. If the item won’t fit into any standard-sized boxes, you’ll need a custom-sized carton. If it’s difficult for you to get odd-sized boxes, you can simply call your nearest movers and packers in Riyadh and either buy or rent from them or hire them to do the needful for you.
• Add padding for protection in your boxes. You may line the bottom of the box with an old towel or blanket (or several layers of bubble wrap), place the oddly shaped object inside the carton once it has been properly wrapped, and then cover the remaining free space with padding materials to ensure that the object is safely tucked inside the box.
• For small, delicate objects, most movers in Riyadh prefer using bubble wrap or crumpled paper; for heavy pieces, they use old towels or blankets; and for more priceless items, they prefer using packing peanuts or foam sheets. To provide really valuable and highly valued goods with the best possible protection, you can even cut custom styrofoam inserts and place them. Before sealing the box’s lid, don’t forget to place a layer of protective bubble wrap on top of the item; this ensures no damage occurs to it.
• Make sure the object is immovable, secure, and well-cushioned within the box, then tape the box shut (don’t forget to strengthen the box’s bottom and edges with tape as well).
• Write any essential handling instructions (such as “HANDLE WITH CARE,” “THIS SIDE UP,” etc.) in large, strong characters on the box’s label after listing the contents. If you are moving to a country with regional languages, ask locals to write instructions in the regional language as well.

Tips for Packing Oddly Shaped Items

While packing odd-shaped things, you must consider their unique characteristics and take the necessary precautions to give them the best protection during your move. Below are some easy-to-follow tips for the same. Also, if you are moving alone, we have compiled a detailed article on it. Reading it will give you some tips for moving alone.

• When packing hollow things, make sure to fill the hollow space with cushioning materials for additional support.
• When packing circular objects, check to see that they fit properly in the boxes without protruding at the edges. Use as much cushioning as necessary to fill the space in the boxes and stop the products from sliding about or shifting inside them while being transported.
• Instead of packing large cylindrical items like rug rolls in boxes, you can wrap them in Kraft paper and place them in sizable plastic bags.
• Remember that long objects might easily shatter or break during transit when packing them, and make sure to add support to the center and the spots midway between either end and the middle portion. It is a good idea to wrap the entire object in a thick layer of bubble wrap, adding an extra layer around the weakest areas and the ends, and secure thin pieces of Styrofoam or wood dowel along the length of the object to serve as a support.

Concluding Lines

Moving oddly shaped items can be difficult. However, with the help of professional movers and by following the tips discussed above, you can ensure that all your belongings are handled well and that no damage occurs to them.

You can contact Team Kingdom International Movers to get a quote and start your relocation.