Planning a move is never as easy as you would think. There are tons of things that could go wrong, things that you could forget, and numerous incidences that may arise that make you rethink ever moving again! The best advice to avoid becoming one of those who dreads and swears off moving again is to ensure that you are prepared. And one of the best ways to do this is to have all the packing materials that you are going to need in order to move.

There are several different types of packing materials that you can utilize for a move. You know you are going to need moving boxes, so be sure to stock up on as many of these as you can. You will want to aim to get an array of sizes so that you can have something that will fit everything that you own. With this being said, what are the other materials that you are going to need for your move? We have a few suggestions based on certain scenarios that may arrive!

  1. What happens when you need to move large furniture and electronics? We suggest a moving blanket! The good news is that if you go with professional movers, they will probably have these on hand to wrap around the items when you are moving!
  2. Is newspaper a good packing option? No! The ink on newspaper can rub onto the items that you are wrapping. For those who have older China pieces, the ink could permanently damage these items! Therefore, go with packing paper that you purchase from a store. This is dye-free that is going to great for wrapping!
  3. Bubble wrap is a must have! Bubble wrap is great for wrapping breakables and valuables. Have enough on hand to wrap these more than once for the ultimate protection!

For those who are moving in the area, Quality Moving & Storage is here for all your moving and packing needs. Our professionals can take away the stress of moving and packing with ease.