Your All-Time Packing Supply List

The moving date is approaching. What is the first and foremost thing that you need in order to start packing? Besides organizing the household items and taking care of utilities, you need moving supplies. While it is not a bad idea to pick up some boxes from nearby grocery stores, there is actually more to it than just boxes.

Movers. Unless you have a big truck and plan to do everything from the scratch, you need to contact and talk to the movers. Consult for fee, any helpful tips and dangerous items that cannot be moved.

Bubble and styrofoam peanuts. They are lifesavers. Considering all the time your boxes will spend on the road inside a moving truck, these little helpers are essential at absorbing shock and preventing breakage.

Mattress covers. During moving, if your mattress is not protected well, you will have to deal with dust ridden mattresses when you unpack.

Moving blankets. These are very convenient to use to cover up large furniture such as drawers. If they are not covered, you will have to clean them up after moving is done with dusters and vacuum. You will have more than enough on your hands already and certainly can do without an extra dosage of labor.

Packaging tapes and markers. They are so essential that you cannot pack anything without them. If there’s extra time, give an extra tone of support by wrapping packing tape on the corners of the moving boxes. It will prevent them from any possible tearing. Markers are necessary to mark on the boxes what is inside. Check if your marker gets erased when they are put on the packing tape; if so, write on the paper and avoid the taped area.

Boxes. They are the ultimate archetype of any moving or packing. If you have saved up the original package boxes for the items, it’s best to use them. It is especially true for electronics and dishware. Fragile items require extra care with stuffing and plain, regular boxes can suffer tears.

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Helpful Tips for Easy Moving

It’s not easy, looking around your room trying to figure out how to pack everything. Since you are moving, it is inevitable things need to be packed; you have called your moving company for a free estimate, and even got a coupon! The movers are to come soon. But in what order? Where to begin?
Don’t worry; here are some helpful tips.

1. Categorize.
For example, in a box, put all the small kitchen appliances. Pack clothes by season (summer clothes, spring clothes, etc.) and person (mom, dad, etc.). It will help you track your packing status. Moreover, it will be much easier for everyone when the boxes need to be unpacked. If possible, it’s good to keep the clothes in drawer. Make sure to tape the drawers so they won’t slip out. As for big kitchen appliances, it’s good to clean them and pull the plugs out. It will be helpful to the movers.

2. Number and name your boxes.
After packing your summer clothes, write on the box, “summer clothes” and your name. When you and your boxes arrive at the new place, you will know which box has what. Also, don’t forget to mark “fragile” in case glasses and other shock-sensitive items are packed so your movers will know. Make a list of all the boxes; it will help you to check if everything have arrived safely afterwards.

3. Do not part with really important things.
It is always better to be careful. Make sure to put legal documents such as a passport, birth certificate, bank documents in a folder and carry them with you. There are lots of things being moved; some things need to stick by you so they don’t get lost during the hectic process. Same principle applies to other valuable items such as your jewelry.

4. Be careful.
Check the credentials; Cheap Movers Hayward is both insured and licensed. On your moving day, do not let your pets run around- either keep them with you or at a fixed place. It will prevent any unnecessary accidents from happening. If you have small children, always keep your watch. It’s good to have a babysitter in your neighborhood to be with your children while things are being moved.

It is important to pack efficiently as well as to unpack efficiently. With a little planning and record-keeping, you can make your moving experience much lighter. Let’s keep things simple, and keep the headaches away.

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Green Moving Tips from Cheap Movers Hayward

While thinking about your upcoming move out of Hayward, have you thought about the footprint that your move will leave on the environment?

For your next move, why not use some of these eco-friendly moving tips?

Green Moving Tips!

1. Less is more… Try not to accumulate too much stuff in the first place.

You’ll stop the cycle of ‘wasting’ if you don’t buy those questionable items that may give you buyer’s remorse later.

2. Get rid of what you don’t want or need anymore, before the move. ..

Doing this will cut down on the amount of boxes that you’ll need, will save you packing and unpacking time, and if you do a yard sale you’ll be able to make back some of the money you’ve spent :]

3. Use recyclables or things made out of recycled material…

Though most moving companies would rather you pack using new boxes due to stability issues, you can buy used cardboard boxes. Another option is using cardboard boxes made from recycled material.

4. Rent supplies…

Rent moving supplies such as boxes or packing crates. Another option instead of using cardboard boxes is hiring a comp using crates for your move as an alternative. The movers from Cheap Movers Hayward will be more than willing to move these objects.

5. Cut back on bubble wrap…

You can get just about same packing done by using recycled newspaper, old sheets, and towels on your non-fragile items. Another eco-friendly way to move is with biodegradable packing peanuts, packing paper made from post-consumer waste, or popcorn! YES, POPCORN. This tasty snack can also be used to help cushion your stuff in boxes. It really works, just make sure that you use PLAIN popcorn unless you want salt and butter on your things. Using these things to pack may make boxes a little heavier than bubble wrap, but any little bit helps when it comes to protecting our environment.

6. Use environmentally friendly cleaning supplies…

Before you’re ready to lock up your house for the last time, use cleaning products that are safe for our environment such as those from Seventh Generation (available in major stores such as Target, Ralph’s, and CVS Pharmacy).

Hope these tips will help you with your next GREEN move!

Best,

Gabriella

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