Safe Ship Moving Services: Moving Day Supplies List
Safe Ship Moving Services: Must-Have Moving Suppliesimages.pexels.com
Never move without a must-have moving supplies list. Moving is way easier when you're prepared, and getting essential supplies is the first step, says Safe Ship Moving Services.
It is not an exhaustive list — a few items, like cleaning supplies, are left out. And while there are some optional items, most are essential to get your move done right. If you want to hire traditional movers or hourly help, you should know what they have and what you need to buy yourself. For example, if you only need help with the loading, you'll need to purchase your packing supplies, plus you should ask about items like tie-down straps and shrink wrap to protect furniture. Never leave anything about moving day to chance, notes Safe Ship Moving Services.
Moving Blankets
Moving blankets serves two important purposes during your move. One, they can be used as furniture covers or to wrap around fragile items like bicycles to avoid getting damaged or scuffed. Two, moving blankets can be used to help you move heavy items. This is a hack, but you can put a heavy item, like a heavy box, dresser, or mattress, onto a blanket and then pull it across the floor, explains Safe Ship Moving Services. It will protect your furniture, the floor, and your back.
Shrink Wrap
If you're loading everything yourself, you'll want a roll of shrink wrap to protect the wood, upholstered, and metal furniture. It protects your furniture from getting scratched and prevents damage to the walls of your old and new house. If you hire hourly help for the loading, ask if they'll bring a supply.
Heavy-Duty Trash Bags
Buy more heavy-duty trash bags than you may need because — spoiler alert! — you'll use them for much more than just trash. Run out of boxes? Don't worry! Use a trash bag instead. Don't want to spend more money on boxes for clothes? Trash bag. Got pricey linens? Trash bag. Random pillows or cushions? Trash bag. And, yes, you will also have a lot of trash.
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Mattress Bag
Mattress bags, another overlooked essential, are cheap and effective ways to keep your mattress clean during a move, says Safe Ship Moving Services. Do not be fooled into thinking you can easily transport your mattress without a bag and keep it clean.
Ratchet Straps or Rope
If loading your moving container or rental truck, you must use rope or strong straps to tie down and secure your stuff regularly. It will help keep your items in place to prevent damage from shifting inside during the moving process.
Painter's Tape
Painter's tape is essential when it comes to packing and moving. Painter's tape is just as versatile as a Swiss Army knife, notes Safe Ship Moving Services. Painter's tape is sticky but not as tacky or abrasive as other tapes, so it easily comes off without damaging whatever it's stuck to.
You can use it to label your boxes, to hold together loose items like pens or silverware, and to map out space restrictions on the floor, which is a hack you can use when you're trying to ensure your stuff will fit into a storage space. Painter's tape is also useful for keeping drawers closed, labeling items, and taping screws, nuts, and bolts to their original pieces so you don't have to look for them later.
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