Packing 101: Practical Packing Tips from Removalists Townsville

Packing up your stuff in preparation for your residential move can take most of your time and energy. After all, when moving and transitioning to a new house, you are not only moving yourself and your household members to a new environment, but you are also moving in with your things such as your furniture and furnishings, kitchen and other home appliances, and your precious possessions. How do you pack these different things as safe and secure as possible so it won't get damaged along the way? What packing materials should you prepare? Here are some practical tips from removalists Townsville that you can apply as you pack and go along.

Kitchen and other home appliances

Kitchen and home appliances are very valuable and practical investments in any household regardless of size. Whether you are leaving your rented apartment or your old house, you need to take your kitchen and home appliances with you so you do not need to purchase a new one. Unless there are appliances that are too old and needs replacement, you can leave these appliances behind and purchase a new one, thus saving you from packing them and hauling them inside the moving truck. As much as possible, if you know that you are moving houses eventually, keep the original boxes of your kitchen and home appliances in storage so you do not have to buy a new box for its safe keeping during the move. For instance, when moving your refrigerator, you need to make sure that you will be packing and moving it with the right cushioning as much as possible. Make sure that your refrigerator is clean and have been defrosted prior to your packing. Fasten the doors of the refrigerator and the freezer with a rope or a cord and strap on some cushions on the corners. Have the refrigerator, or any bulky home appliance that you have such as your stove, your washing machine or your dishwasher, hauled inside the moving truck by your hired removals Townsville company, and make sure that they use the right lifting equipment so it won't get bumps or dents once these are being wheeled in.

Precious possessions

The best way to pack your precious possessions such as your family heirlooms like jewelleries and valuable stones, and important documents such as certificates and bank notes is by keeping it close to you when you move houses. Since these won't be taking up so much space to begin with, put them inside a small bag that you can bring with you along with your personal items as you travel to your new address. By keeping close watch of these things, you won't have to worry about these items being stolen or misplaced during your move. While there are removalists Townsville that offer insured moving services, it is best that you keep your precious possessions at bay for your peace of mind.

 Furniture and furnishings

Have enough ropes, cords, plastic, plastic cling wraps, cut out cushions from old mattresses plus wires and scissors to properly pack your furniture and furnishings from your living room. Especially when moving couches, it will be impossible to put it inside a box. Cover it in plastic and secure the plastic in place with ropes and cords. For your small furnishings in the living room such as your picture frames, figurines and lamps, put them inside boxes with newspapers that will act as a buffer to the bumpy ride ahead. For tables that you set up yourself, dismantle them and put the parts in boxes so you save truck space for other things that you also need to move in. Most removals Townsville companies can provide the packing materials you need for your things. If not, you can purchase these at a low price by visiting your local grocery outlet.