Protect Your Belongings with the Right Packing Materials

The moving process can quickly become very stressful if you are not prepared or if you are not sure what you need. From bubble wrap, butcher's paper, and boxes in many different styles, there is so much variety to choose from.

The type of packing materials you choose depends on what you want to pack and how protected you need it to be. Let's look at the most commonly used packing supplies.

Packing Boxes and Cartons (both large boxes and small boxes)

Strong, sturdy boxes are designed to hold the weight of your belongings and are available in various sizes including speciality boxes such as Archive cartons, book cartons, kitchen packing cartons with dividers, wardrobe cartons with rails and wine packing cartons. Make sure you label them to keep track of what's inside.

You should refrain from overfilling or using weak, damaged, or over-used boxes, which can collapse or tip over.

Packing Tape

Packing tape is designed to be durable and adhesive, so it's better than everyday tape for keeping boxes sealed. You can also use fragile tape on boxes containing your more breakable items.

Bubble Wrap

Bubble wrap's air-filled bubbles protect fragile items like glassware, porcelain, and crystal from damage.

Packing Paper / Butchers Paper

Packing paper is better than newspaper, which can leave marks on items. You can use it to fill cups and glassware.

Moving Covers

Provides protection against dirt, dust and water during moving storing or renovation. They come in a range of sizes.

Furniture Blankets

It is ideal for use during storage or local transit.

Packing Bags

These bags are versatile for packing manchester, clothing, pillows, and soft toys. Their zipper extends across the top of the whole bag for greater access.

Other Useful Items

Don't forget these handy items when packing your items: scissors, box cutters, permanent markers, tape dispenser and post-it notes as they can be very helpful.

You can buy these packing items and more at your nearest Storage King location or order online at storageking.com.au or storageking.co.nz