Moving Chronicles: Packing and Unpacking Blunders

Moving is extremely stressful and can be overwhelming for many families trying to balance work, home, and packing all at the same time. If your budget allows, hiring your moving company to also pack and unpack your belongings can be worth its weight in gold. Mastodon Moving offers not only moving services but also packing and unpacking services that can ensure that your boxes are organized and packaged appropriately.

Over the years, we have encountered many families who have successfully managed their own packing. Unfortunately, we have also experienced first-hand incidences of packing blunders that have made for disasters in the making. Read on to avoid some of the biggest packing and unpacking blunders made so you can prevent them from happening during your move.

Poor Labelling Techniques

Moving is all about organization and preparedness. One of the best things that homeowners can do to make the packing and unpacking process go smoothly is to properly label boxes. This includes not only clearly marking what room the box should be placed in but also having an inventory list taped to the side of the box. This can save some serious time when movers are trying to determine where to place your boxes in the new home. Some homeowners even put signs on each room to tell movers which is the den, office, bedroom 1, 2 and so on.

Heavy Boxes

Movers are used to handling weighty items, but boxes over 50 pounds are a pain! Be sure to lift your boxes to ensure that they are not too heavy for your movers. Heavy boxes can cause injuries and can become a hassle after they have been placed in your new home. For heavy items consider smaller boxes, especially when it contains books, cans, or items that can be separated. For awkwardly shaped heavy items, talk to your movers about special arrangements that can be made to safeguard the pieces during the moving process.

Improper Packing Materials

During the last few days before a move, many homeowners run out of supplies. Always ask your mover for boxes and packing supplies so you don’t end up with a situation where your possessions could be damaged. We have seen tape peel off boxes, breakables placed in garbage bags, and dishes packed without cushioning. Always ask for supplies that can mean the difference between your items arriving safely or needing to be replaced due to breakage.

Hazardous Materials

Some materials should not be packed with the rest of your belongings. For example, household cleaning materials, nail polish, and some paints should make the journey in separate packaging to ensure a safe trip.

Do you need packing and unpacking services for your move? Mastodon Moving can help from supplying materials to getting everything packed up to unpacking down to the last item. Talk to our crew today about scheduling and services.