Are you packing up boxes in preparation for moving day? Having all the right tools on hand will not only make the packing process go smoothly and quickly, but it will ensure your belongings are properly protected during the move. The local movers at Easy Moving & Freight in Union, KY, have shared their recommendations for the most essential packing tools to have on hand. Once you’ve scheduled your moving service for the big day, pick up the supplies on their list to get to work.

A Moving Service Checklist: 7 Packing Tools You Should Never Go Without

1. Sturdy Boxes

Buy some high-quality, brand-new boxes so you know your belongings will be in a safe package. Get boxes in varying sizes as well. Smaller boxes are good for heavier items such as dishware while big boxes are perfect for big but light items like bedding.

2. Packing Tape

Packing tape is a specialized tape strong enough to hold the weight of boxes. They come in special dispensers that make it easy to assemble boxes. Get at least one dispenser of tape for each household member so they don’t have to share while packing.

3. Plastic Wrap

Stretch wrap is a plastic wrapping material you will use for your furniture. Wrap it around items such as dressers to secure drawers and cabinets. The wrap will stick to itself but will easily come off the furniture when it’s time to unpack, leaving no trace behind.

4. Pens

If you want to reuse your boxes, buy labels to put on the sides. Otherwise, use a permanent marker to label all boxes. It’s smart to write the room the box belongs in, as well as a description of what’s inside the box, to make unpacking easier.

5. Packing Paper

Don’t use crumpled newspaper in place of packing paper; the ink can rub off onto your items and ruin them. Blank packing paper should be used to wrap fragile items. It can also be crumpled and shoved into boxes to fill the empty spaces, securing everything inside.

6. Bubble Wrap

Bubble wrap is vital in protecting your breakables. Place a layer on the bottom of boxes to pad the items inside as boxes are moved around and set down. Wrap all fragile items, such as dishware and lamps, in bubble wrap as well.

7. Box Cutters

That strong packing tape you bought can only be opened with box cutters. You’ll mostly use these as you unpack, but they are good to have on hand while you pack as well. You may find that you close a box before you were ready to, and you want to open it back up again.

Once you’ve safely and efficiently packed your items, you can sit back and relax. The moving service at Easy Moving & Freight will handle everything for you, taking special care with your items to protect them during the move. They offer commercial and residential moving services for both long-distance and local moves. Contact them at (859) 393-1413 to ask about their affordable prices for relocation moving services, or find more information on the company online.