7 Essentials for Moving Day (Plus How to Use Them)

Published: December 15, 2022

Though it’s rarely ever fun, planning for your move and securing the necessary supplies will make relocating much smoother. Unsure about what you need to pack for your next move? Look no further! UNITS of Cincinnati has a list of all the best packing materials and other items below. Each item includes details on how to use it, as well as some helpful packing tips!

Cardboard Boxes

No one wants a stressful move, so it’s crucial to know which items go into which sized box. Boxes come in small, medium, and large. It’s up to you to determine what goes where!

• Pack light items on top and heavy ones on the bottom.
• If you’re using boxes to pack your belongings, use packing paper, towels, or linens to fill any empty spaces. This will help make the box sturdier and prevent items from shifting during transport.

Packaging Tape

Make sure to use sticky, clear packing tape rather than duct tape.

• To avoid having your seal easily flip up, start to tape it halfway down the box.
• You will need to crisscross the box repeatedly, especially if it contains heavy items.
• Use a tape dispenser

Use a Mattress Bags

Before you pack up your things and move to a new house, make sure to protect your mattress with mattress bags. This will keep them clean and dry during the transition.

Label With Permanent Markers

• Choose a large tip marker so that your labels are visible and easy to read.
• Label all boxes containing delicate items as “FRAGILE.”
• Use the arrowheads to signify which direction the box should be positioned.

Bubble Wrap

Some types of bubble wrap have serrated edges every few inches so that you can easily tear it off in small pieces. This is beneficial for packing delicate or fragile items.

• Bubble wrap is ideal for protecting delicate items such as snow globes, teapots, and figurines.
• To keep your items well-protected, ensure that the bubble wrap side is always facing inwards.
• Did you know that using bubble wrap can help prevent dishes and glasses from breaking?
• For bigger and heavier objects like sculptures, vases, or electronic equipment, use a size bubble that can accommodate the object’s weight and size.

Furniture Pads

Did you know that moving blankets are also called furniture pads?

• You can either rent blankets or use large home items like comforters and beach towels in their place.
• Placing blankets on top of the furniture is an effective way to keep it from being scratched.
• Anchor your cords to furniture by wrapping them together with plastic shrink wrap.

Trash Bags

• Trash bags are an often-overlooked packing essential for collecting loose items that don’t need to be packed with delicate care.
• Use trash bags to wrap up any bottles or containers that could leak during packing, such as shampoos and liquor.
• Trash bags can efficiently pack clothes, towels, and linens in your closet. Also, when you’re moving houses or apartments, using trash bags full of soft items like blankets and stuffed animals can serve as make-shift padding to prevent the breakage of other items.
• When it comes to garbage bags, contractor bags are the best pick. They’re roomy and more durable.
• Save those plastic bags to use again when you need to clean up any remaining debris after you move.

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