Packing belongings effectively takes some careful planning if you want your goods to make it to their destination without any significant wear or damage.
There are many methods one can use to go about packing, and we would like to list out some of the most useful things to keep on hand when packing your office for a move:
- A Sharpie pen: Labelling is critical to organization during a move. Keep one of these handy to mark any boxes you seal with what is inside.
- Boxes/cartons: Keep a healthy supply of these while packing to ensure you don’t run out of space. If you do not wish to arrange specialized cartons from your moving company, liquor stores are often a good spot to find sturdy, empty boxes at.
- Wrapping/packaging Paper: Padding inside packed boxes helps keep items safe and secure while in transit. Newspaper can also work for this, but its ink could also stain your goods while packed.
- Packing tape: Used for sealing boxes when satisfactorily full. Any kind of tape could do, but we find plastic or duct tape to be the most ideal types to use, preferably 2 inch wide.
- Stretch wrap: Unless your mover is providing this, a large roll of plastic wrap will be helpful for finalizing the packing of your items and protecting the exterior of your boxes from moisture or dirt getting inside.
These are just the bare essentials to have when packing, however. Depending on what needs moving, more specialized equipment could be required such as china cartons or a box for large paintings.
Always consult your mover when packing to find what items need special attention or extra planning around.
There are countless other considerations to be aware of when relocating offices. For more on our commercial moving services, call us on (647) 497-7747 or fill out our Contact Form for a free consultation.
