Safeguarding Your Valuables: 7 Protective Packing Materials That Will Help

There is no reason that you should not enjoy wrapping and packing your items and belongings if you are moving out of your old house. It can be as fun and creative as you want it to be. The reason is that there are so many packaging materials available in the market that you are going to have a blast packing and wrapping your stuff all by yourself. You can involve your kids as well in this activity and encourage them to decorate their boxes the way they want to.

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Let’s discover some of the most interesting, affordable, useful, and practical packing materials that you should invest in right away:

• Packing Paper  

Packing paper is very easy to use and also very easy to find. It is also going to cost you just around $15 or $20. You can get large packing paper rolls at the nearest store in your neighborhood. You can wrap your electronics, picture frames, coffee mugs, glasses, pots, and pans in this packing paper without thinking twice. It is definitely an economical way to protect your items but it is not the best when it comes to adding proper cushioning to your items. Remember, if you have any fragile items in your house, you are better off with a layer of bubble wrap before you use the packing paper over it.

Using The Packing Paper  

• You will first have to assess how much packing paper you need to properly wrap any item that you want to protect 
• Cut the exact amount of packing paper that you need without wasting any of it 
• Make sure to wrap the item until it is properly protected 
• You can wrap one or several items at the same time depending upon how fragile or solid they are 
• Always stuff the insides of the items that you are packing such as your mugs and cups with more packing paper 
• You will have to use tape to secure the packing paper so that it doesn’t come off while in transit 
• Make sure that any empty gaps between the items that you have packed are also filled with extra packing paper to avoid any breakage and damage

• Bubble Wrap  

Bubble wrap is without a doubt one of the most dependable packing materials that can be used to protect your valuable items. These are made from plastic and are characterized by small air-filled bubbles that are very commonly seen in many households. Several fragile items such as china, glassware, crystal objects, antiques, electronics, speakers, DVD players, and various other gadgets come wrapped in this bubble wrap. Bubble wraps are not only economical but very easy to use as well. They do not add any additional weight to your items and can do a superb job of protecting your fragile belongings. However, the only drawback to this wrapping material is that you will be tempted to burst those air bubbles every time you lay your eyes on them. 

Using The Bubble Wrap  

• The first thing that you will have to do is resist the urge to burst the bubbles and then cut the exact amount of bubble wrap that you need to protect any item 
• Make sure to wrap the items tightly without breaking or bending them 
• You can also stuff a little bit of bubble wrap inside the cavity of the items to give them extra protection 
• Wrap the entire object with at least a single layer of bubble wrap and then at least two layers of packing paper for extra protection 

• Old Towels  

If you thought that your old towels and torn clothes are not going to function as a dependable material for packing, you were mistaken. One of the most incredible ways to protect your valuables is to wrap them up in the soft and used clothes that you have lying around in your cupboard. The small hand towels that you don’t use anymore can be one of the most dependable packing materials in this situation. Your old towels and worn-out cotton cloth pieces are ideal for your crockery and jewelry items. If you have any fashionable accessories or any crystalware that you want to protect, this packaging material is just perfect.

Using Old Towels  

All you have to do is wrap the item in your old towel and then secure it them with tape or nylon rope

• Styrofoam Peanuts

Styrofoam peanuts are the perfect material for packing your electronic items. These are ideal for all your fragile and delicate items that need to be wrapped tightly and transported over long distances. They don’t just act as a supplement packaging material but also as a very reliable cushioning agent. If you have any moving boxes that have empty spaces in them or rattle when you move, styrofoam packing peanuts are the way to go. They can give more stability to your moving boxes without breaking the bank. They protect your item from unexpected jolts while in transit.

• Packing Foam

Packing foam is another very dependable packing material for moving that is available in various types such as rolls, pouches, sheets, and corner guards. These can be placed inside your moving boxes to add more stability to your items. You can use them to stabilize your picture frames, television screens, laptops and computers, expensive artworks, and all those heavy-duty items and appliances that you have invested thousands of dollars in. 

• Packing Kits

If you have ever invested in specialty packing kits in the past, you must know that they are not that affordable after all. They are premade and somewhat of a customized option for your special items. They should be able to fit most of your expensive items with their foldable cardboard dividers. All you have to do is read the instruction manual and carefully assemble the cardboard boxes. You can add padding as per your preferences to make these boxes more secure when they are being transported.

• Padded Divider Sets

Padded dividers sets are one of the best packing materials for fragile items. If you have any expensive jewelry or any small accessories that you want to protect, these are excellent for you. The best part about them is that they have an overall padded surface which makes them quite safe for your expensive items. You can add a layer of bubble wrap to give this divider set an extra layer of protection.

Conclusion

So these were a few packing materials that are available in the market. You can purchase a combination of them as per your needs and preferences. They should be able to do the job perfectly without costing you a fortune.

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