How to Pack Oddly-Shaped Items for Moving

Packing and moving can be a tedious job when it comes to fragile items and oddly shaped items in your household. But with the proper guideline and little more caution, this can be over without too much stress. Follow these tips to learn how to pack oddly-shaped items for moving.

Prepare supplies that you need

• If you decide to do the packing DIY, it will be necessary to have all the packing supplies ready before you start. Here is a list of needed supplies that will be necessary for this process:
• Different sized boxes
• Bubble wrap
• Packing tape
• Labels or markers for labeling
• Tools like scissors, screwdriver, pliers
• Plastic wrap
• Newspapers/ packing paper
• Rubber Bands
• Blankets
• Towels

It is time to declutter your things

The next step may be a little rough when you need to throw some items with sentimental value or leave them behind you, but sometimes decluttering your home is necessary to do. A good reason to get rid of unnecessary things when the estimator of a moving company comes to check your belongings is that price will be higher if you have more stuff to transport. You should think to use one of the proven methods: donate-sell-toss pile and 12 months rule.

The donate-sell-toss pile is a very convenient way to separate your clothes or stuff that you need to take with you.

12 months rule is a simple rule where you are not taking anything that you didn’t use in the last 12 months.

Wrap your items correctly

When you identify all your fragile and oddly shaped items, it is time to wrap them properly and prevent damage.

Glassware and ceramic

These kinds of items can be very delicate for handling and moving. For that reason, take bubble wrap and packing paper to wrap them and protect them. When you pack glassware for moving, it is important to wrap each piece separately and to prevent scratches. Lay them vertically into the box, and pad the gaps between before sealing and labeling them.

Bulky furniture

Moving bulky and heavy furniture requires special attention and care during moving. Make sure to measure it before you start with disassembling. If it doesn’t fit you will need to take the furniture apart. After that, wrap all small pieces separately and pack them in the box. When placing all parts of disassembling furniture, use old clothes, blankets, or towels to fill the gaps and protect your furniture from scratches.

Electrical items

The best option to pack your electronic items is to use their original boxes. In the case you do not have them, cover equipment with a dust cover or sheet and place them in the original box. Detach power cords and the cables before packing and store them in a plastic bag to protect them. If there is any space left between the equipment and a box, put some paper inside to isolate crashes during transport.

Sporting equipment

Replacing sporting equipment can be a little costly, and moving requires being very careful. Moving a treadmill or rowing machine can be difficult because of its size, so it will be better to hire professional movers to help you. However, if you decided to do it alone, here is some general guidance for oversized and sensitive equipment that you may use.

Treadmill

• Set the incline to zero and remove the safety key.
• Turn the machine off and unplug it from the wall.
• Raise the walking deck to make it fold against the console and click into place.
• Insert the locking pin or tighten the knob to secure the walking deck.
• Wrap moving blankets or other material around the entire machine to protect it.

Elliptical

• Begin by unplugging the exercise equipment, and then unbolt all the parts (handlebars, pedals, base, and console).
• Wrap the pieces separately with moving blankets, label, and put them in their original packaging. If you have a larger moving box, place all the small pieces together inside so they won’t get lost.

Stationary Bike

• Protect your bike by wrapping it in a moving blanket. If you have an electric bike, unplug the machine and store all cords in a secure place.
• Place something underneath the bike to protect your floors from scratches (cardboard, towels, or furniture sliders).

Garage tools

Packing garage tools is one of the demanding jobs because often we store all the extra bits and pieces here through the years. Luckily, here are some tips on how to do this work easily.

• Leave smaller hand tools, such as screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, or hammers, in your toolbox and close it securely.
• Wrap any items with sharp blades with a few layers of eco-bubble.
• Wrap up rakes and shovels with tape or rope and a moving blanket.
• Bundle garden tools, such as shovels, rakes, together with tape or rope and wrap them with a large moving blanket.
• Wrap fragile flowerpots in eco-bubble. However, keep in mind that moving companies may not be able to move plants across state lines, and in that case, your plants will not survive in storage.
• Clean, defrost, and dry refrigerators and freezers. After that, wrap them with moving blankets for protection from damage.

Take extra caution if you have these items in your garage because there is a specific way to dispose of them.

• Hazardous and flammable materials (gasoline, paint, aerosol cans, charcoal, etc.)
• Explosives (fireworks, ammunition, primers, propellants)
• Corrosives (batteries with acid)
• Power tools with fuel still in the tank (lawn and garden equipment)
• Plants, fertilizer, and soil

If you have any doubts about where to dispose of household hazardous materials, check with your local public works department or municipality for instructions.

Hire professional movers

Moving and packing require a lot of time and effort. For that reason, the best option will be to hire professional local Brooklyn movers who will make your relocation much easier. If you are looking for trustworthy and trained personnel, our moving company Rabbit Movers, and their employees are here to assist you.