6 Tips to Safely Move Your Valuables From Curtis Specialized Moving and Storage

When you’re moving into a new home or packing stuff away for storage, packing precious valuables and art can be one of the biggest challenges. Full-service, white glove companies like Curtis Specialized Moving and Storage know the procedure when it comes to packing these items. Whether they are taking care of it, or you prefer to do it yourself, you’ll want to know the process. If you decide to use a moving company, be sure their ability meets your expectations.

Choosing the Right Options for Moving Boxes and Packing Materials

1. Choose the Right Box, Even When It’s Not a Box

While cardboard boxes have been used by movers for a long time, they are not the best option. Cardboard is not waterproof and can be flimsy. A more reliable solution that some opt for is plastic bins. The downside is you are stuck with the empties after the move.

The best option is renting moving boxes made from industrial-strength plastic that are stackable, can withstand heavy weight, and are waterproof.

2. Newsprint for packing paper?

Typical packing supplies for valuables include bubble wrap and packing paper. Don’t go the cheap route with newspaper. The ink may stain valuables which can be difficult to remove. 

Packing It Up

There are different kinds of valuables and all of them vary in fragility and require different methods for packing.

3. How to Pack Art

Wrap picture frames, mirrors, and paintings with packing paper. Then wrap the items again using bubble wrap. Never lay these flat, but rather vertically, with lots of padding in between. A good mover knows how to make a custom-sized box out of cardboard or hardwood for odd-shaped or more expensive items.

4. Skip the Jewelry Box

Wrap fragile jewelry in packing paper or small ziplock bags, instead of placing all pieces in one box, to prevent tangling of chains and chipped gemstones.

5. Be Generous With the Bubble Wrap

Dishes, a heavy item, need to be cushioned with bubble wrap. Fill any gaps in the moving box with towels, packing paper, or extra bubble wrap. Glass figurines should be wrapped individually in bubble wrap as well. Never place them on the bottom of moving boxes.

6. Boxes Are for Furniture, Too

Large pieces of furniture may have to be moved without a box, but smaller pieces can be packed within moving boxes. A white glove mover will cushion the items by using extra packing materials to fill gaps. Packing valuable and fragile items for storage is similar to packing them for a move. Follow the packing tips for valuables outlined above and your fragile items should be safe and secure.

For designers requiring delivery services, homeowners with a challenging relocation, and companies moving across the country or across town, the professionals at Curtis Specialized Moving & Storage are qualified to ensure every detail is attended to. Contact them at 214-634-0304 or www.curtismoving.com