Packing during house removals in Sydney entails more than simply placing items in moving boxes. Packing your belongings, like most things, needs careful consideration and forethought. Everything from how you pack to when you start packing can have an impact on how smoothly your relocation goes. Packing may be a stressful experience in and of itself, and the last thing you want to do is make it
more difficult. With that in mind, here are ten typical packing blunders that you should avoid at all costs in order to have a stress-free move.
1. Using incorrectly sized boxes
Using random-sized boxes is one of the most typical blunders made by homeowners. While recycling old liquor or fruit boxes is a wonderful idea, it makes it more difficult to produce a more consistent pack job in the truck. Use designated moving boxes,
which come in three sizes: small, medium, and large, to save you the trouble of sorting things out.
This makes stacking the boxes much easier, and you’ll have no trouble sorting things out when it’s time to unpack.
2. Inaccurate box labelling
It’s easier to recognise the contents of your moving boxes if you label them. The
difficulty is that most individuals go about it incorrectly. Always use a white sticker and a black ink marker to label moving boxes. Even if the boxes are stacked on top of each other, always place the label on the side of the box so you know what’s inside.
3. Leaving the box with blank spaces
While we don’t recommend overpacking your boxes, there should also be no free space within. Your items will shift back and forth during shipment if there are any empty spots, which can cause damage to fragile items. If you are unable to fill in the gaps with additional products, packing peanuts might be used instead. Packing peanuts provide a layer of padding to keep your belongings from shifting and moving around while you’re in transit.
4. Rather than using boxes, use plastic bags.
When they run out of moving boxes, some folks use plastic bags. This is a bad idea because plastic bags provide little protection for your belongings. If you’re out of boxes, go to your nearest store and ask for old liquor or food boxes. Stores
frequently provide these for free, so take advantage of this and avoid using plastic bags at all costs.
5. Rushing to pack at the last minute
One of the worst things you can do when relocating is to pack at the last minute.
Aside from cramming everything into moving boxes, you can also be behind on your moving timetable. As the saying goes, haste leads to waste, and this is certainly true when it comes to packing. Start packing a week ahead of time and make sure you have everything you need.
6. Using insufficient tape
Regular tape will not be sufficient to hold your boxes together. Instead, use 2-inch wide, high-quality packing tape. Begin by putting 2-3 layers of tape to the bottom, then repeat on the sides for further support.
7. Failure to declutter before packing
It’s a good idea to get rid of anything you don’t need before you start packing, such as old clothes, damaged/broken furniture, and other superfluous goods. Even better, you may donate them to a charity that will put them to better use. If you don’t want to carry any clutter into your new house, tidy first to make packing easier.
8.Doing things on your own
When it comes to packing your possessions, don’t be afraid to ask for assistance. Packing isn’t a one-man task, and it takes a group effort to make it go smoothly. The more people you can enlist to help you pack, the easier and less stressful it will be.
You may always employ professional Sydney removal services to accomplish all of the job for you if friends and relatives aren’t available. It’s simple, it’s painless, and the best part is that you get to sit back and relax the entire time.