Relocating involves a lot of moving parts, and one of them is ensuring your belongings don’t arrive at their destination in broken pieces. When you’re packing fragile items to load onto the moving truck, there are a few simple precautions you can take to make sure everything gets to your new home in the same condition they left your old one in. 

Use Lots of Packing Materials

Items tend to break when they’re jostling around the moving truck, but you can keep breakable objects in place by adding a layer of extra cushion. Packing peanuts are a great choice; their shape allows them to stick together and fit into tight spaces, which minimizes how much items move during transit.

Looking for a more eco-friendly option? Crushed paper works just as well as packing peanuts, and you can recycle old flyers and newspapers by using them to protect things like glasses and bowls. For maximum protection, use sturdy paper that holds its shape even while crumpled; think newspaper, not tissue paper.

Wrap Your Items & Label Your Boxes

Bubble wrap isn’t just fun to pop—it also offers excellent protection for items you care about. Look for larger bubbles for the most cushion, and double wrap particularly fragile items with a layer of paper and one of bubble wrap.  

Of course, after spending all your time protecting your fragile belongings, the last thing you want is to hear glass shattering as a box is carelessly thrown into a moving truck. Clearly mark your boxes with the words “fragile” and “caution” so everyone knows to handle them with care. And if you’re especially worried about an item, just carry it with you in your car instead of letting it ride in the back of the truck. 

For all your relocating and storage needs in Cincinnati, West Side Storage & Truck Rental has you covered. With climate-controlled storage units and convenient moving truck rentals, transporting your valuables has never been easier! To reserve your storage space, call (513) 451-6474, visit their website, or follow them on Google+.