Tuesday 19 May 2015

How to Pack Heavy Items

Moving heavy items is definitely not an easy job; but if you learn a few tips beforehand, it won’t be as difficult as you think. If heavy and cumbersome items are to be protected during transit, they will need to be properly packed. Here are three tips that will help you pack heavy furniture successfully.

1. Disassemble

Bookshelves, bed frames, tables, etc. should all be taken apart. Disassembled furniture will be easier to pick up and load into the truck. All contents should be removed from all the drawers, and cabinet doors should be tied together with rope.

2. Use Blankets

Always use blankets to cover and wrap the furniture. Once the furniture is wrapped, tape the blankets so that they are secure. If you want to use shrink wrap, it is best to wrap the furniture first in blankets, and then add the shrink wrap. The reason for wrapping first with blankets is to avoid the plastic coming in contact with the wood or fabric of the furniture. This could cause mildew from condensation due to high temperatures in the moving truck.

3. Protect with Bubble Wrap

Always wrap any type of glass with packing paper, and then add a protective layer of bubble wrap. Be certain that the bubble wrap does not come in direct contact with the glass surface because the air pockets might leave behind impressions.

If these simple steps are followed, your furniture will be protected and will not likely sustain damage. Please visit this website for additional information on U-Haul trucks in Salinas.

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