Use These Tips from Riyadh’s Best Movers to Pack Fragile Items

From the precious dinner set that Grandma gifted to the vintage vase that was picked while traveling to China, we all have a fair amount of ceramics and glassware that needs careful packing when moving. One of the best ways you can ensure that your fragile goods are packed safely and securely is by hiring reputable packers and movers in Saudi Arabia, like Kingdom International Movers.

However, if you decide to move or just pack yourself and hire movers for other tasks, here are a few tips from Kingdom International Movers to help you pack fragile items carefully. So stay with us till the end of this blog post and do share with your friends and family who are planning to move.

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1. Choose the Right Packing Materials

When packing for a relocation, one can get tempted to stuff everything in a box and get going. However, this will prove to be a disaster, especially if you are packing fragile and delicate items. To ensure the safety of all fragile goods, international movers in Saudi Arabia use the right packing materials for each item. Below is a list of things that you may use;

• Packing peanuts

Packing peanuts are used to fill gaps in a box. Packing peanuts helps safeguard fragile goods that are kept within boxes by withstanding shocks and vibrations.

• Bubble Wrap
  

Bubble wrap works similarly to packing peanuts. However, bubble wrap is not used to fill the gaps in a box; rather, it is wrapped around a fragile object. Popular usage of bubble wrap can be seen around condiments and ketchup bottles.

• Furniture Pads 

Larger, more delicate goods like furniture or big glassware like vases might be better protected with furniture pads or padded inserts. The pads also maintain object placement within the box and prevent things from rolling.

• Packing Paper 

Don’t replace newspapers instead of packing papers. These papers are specifically designed for use in packing. Affordable compared to any other packaging material described above, packing paper works well with plates, cups, and saucers by creating a cushioning effect between them.

2. Use Small Boxes for Glasses and Ceramics

Small boxes prevent its content from rolling around, thus preventing damage or breakage to it. You can insert packing paper between each plate, cup, or glass, then stack everything, then further wrap it with bubble wrap and place it in a small box to protect your fragile goods. It is best to keep fragile goods in one box rather than in a large box along with other goods, as no matter how much you wrap or use packing peanuts, larger objects may cause smaller objects to break.

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3. Label Boxes

Moving companies in Saudi Arabia always label boxes when packing fragile goods. If you are packing alone, then you must do this as well. You should mark the box as fragile and ensure that the word “fragile” is written in large, legible characters on every side of the box to make it obvious to anyone that it should not be dropped or handled roughly. To make your “fragile” label stand out, if you don’t already have one, think about getting a black or red Sharpie. Think of purchasing distinct tape, such as pink or red, to draw attention to the breakable boxes.

4. Place Heavy Objects at the Bottom

You wouldn’t ever place a carton of eggs under a bag of dog food when shopping for groceries. Similarly, when you begin packing fragile goods, you must follow the same rule. You should start packing your boxes, with the heavier stuff at the bottom and the lighter, more delicate ones at the top. When you are packing your moving truck, the same rules apply. However, when you hire a moving company in Riyadh, pacing a moving truck will be the least of your worries.

5. Use Packing Paper to Fill Hollow Goods

To reduce vibrations and stop bowls, canisters, jars, and vases from cracking, line them with packing paper. If it is safe to do so, you can stack separately wrapped things together to conserve space. Examples of such products are mixing bowls and glasses. (This is not a good idea for similar-sized glasses since they may become stuck.) To stop the goods from shifting, place them in boxes and stuff any free space with packing peanuts, paper, or towels. This is a very commonly used tip by movers and packers in Riyadh.

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6. Use Cardboard as Dividers

Glassware can be divided using cardboard dividers or specialized crates. Your hired movers in Riyadh will always have specialized crates and dividers. Glasses require particular boxes because of their design and pressure points, which make them brittle and fragile. First, secure the stems of wine glasses with bubble wrap; then, wrap paper over the entire glass and cover it with bubble wrap.

Generally speaking, you should either use larger bubble wrap or wrap products in multiple layers if they are huge and heavy. When packing glass, you can never be too careful, particularly if the items are priceless, sentimental, or inherited family treasures.

7. Go Slowly and Steadily

It’s natural to want to finish packing up your house quickly. But it’s especially crucial to take your time and exercise caution when packing delicate objects. You may avoid taking shortcuts or making costly errors on moving days by slowing down.

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8. Use a lot Of Packing Tape

To ensure that the wrapping remains intact and that the products don’t move while in transit, wrap delicate objects tightly in bubble wrap or packing paper and secure them with plenty of packing tape. The things will have a lot more support from the tape.

9. Pack Each Item Carefully

Depending on their size and shape, everything from dishes and glasses to delicate décor pieces needs to be wrapped separately. Take off any loose parts, such as lids, and wrap those individually. China and other extremely fragile objects should be wrapped in bubble wrap and taped shut. Additionally, group these goods independently into smaller boxes rather than piling them on top of excessively numerous other items.

10. Layer Bottom of the Box

To cushion the bottom of the box, use packing paper, bubble wrap, foam, styrofoam peanuts, or even towels. After everything has been packed, finish filling in the gaps. This helps in keeping everything intact and retaining its shape while packing.