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Safest Method for Packing china Before Shipping

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Shipping off items like fragile china dishes holds both, monetary and sentimental value for the receiver as well as the sender. Nothing could pain either of them more, than knowing that it reached its destination in pieces.

Most of the times, china survives through generations as it passes down from grandmothers to daughters — imagine the shame and heartbreak if the dishes and crockery were broken or damaged while being shipped.

To avoid such a situation, let’s learn one of the best ways to pack them:

  1. Gather Supplies:

Begin by gathering all the right supplies. Get your hands on sheets of some bubble wrap, reinforced double-wall boxes with dividers, tape gun, Styrofoam peanuts, and shipping tapes.

  1. Wrap them:

Every piece of delicate china should be packed separately so that those with a lid or other accessories do not get lost or break during shipment. Make sure to work on a clean open space and wrap each item neatly. Bubble wrap each piece separately. and Try to add as much of a cushioning effect as you can.

  1. Boxing:

Boxing is different for different china dishes. In the case of mugs, glassware, and bowls, use cardboard boxes with dividers and put each item separately in the provided space.

In case of flat dishware like plates, make sure to cover the bottom of the box with a layer of protection. It could be crumpled newspaper wrap or Styrofoam guards. Now put the safely wrapped dishes on the cushioned surface. Ensure that plates of similar size lie together. Or go from the biggest to the smallest. Cover the sides of the boxes with Styrofoam peanut as well as the top along with proper wrapping paper. By the time you are done packing all your china, make sure there is no open or free space left in the box. Every empty space should be used to create a pillow of safety.

Where mugs and small bowls are placed flatly and side by side in a box containing dividers, china dishes such as cream pitchers and plates should be placed in narrower boxers and stacked upon each other.

  1. Label:

Labelling everything neatly will save you lots of time and trouble later. In case the receiver did not intend on opening every box at once, they’ll have a pretty easy time taking out exactly what they need.

If there are some china dishes in the house that you are too scared to ship off, then place your trust in those who know how not to break it (pun definitely intended). It’s about time those china dishes reach those who they were intended for.

Tips for Packing Family Heirlooms

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Family heirlooms are treasured items. They are expected to be there even if you decide to downsize. That’s why it is important to ensure utmost care while packing family heirlooms and carrying them for moving. Some may require an additional care if they are fragile. Here are some tips that might help you with packing family heirlooms and transporting them:

  1. Keep a record of the items

Make a list of family heirlooms in your possession, including all details about their recent state, and also note down if there is already some damage to the item. In addition, you can even photograph such items to help keep a record. This will assist you in monitoring that all items are accounted for and that they have not been damaged while packing or moving.

Keeping a record of current damages to the family heirlooms will also prevent you from putting a wrong blame on whoever was responsible for the packing and moving task.

  1. Add padding while packing items that are fragile

Fragile items include pottery, china, materials made of glass, ceramic etc., require special care while packing and moving. To prevent the possibility of damage to such family heirlooms, you can use newspapers for extra support. You can even pad the packaging with foam, packing peanuts, or any other materials that will provide cushioning support for the objects. It is advised to pad all of the sides of the box containing fragile items, so as to prevent a potential damage, in case the box is bumped or dropped.

  1. Inform the moving company of such items

You can inform the moving company to take special care in moving family heirlooms. If the items are fragile, you can even label the box so in order to signify that it is to be carefully carried or moved.

  1. Take special care in wrapping heirloom furniture

Because of its size, furniture can be difficult to pack and move. Bubble wrap can help protect furniture from getting bumped against something and getting damaged. You can even wrap up sensitive corners using a bubble wrap. Stains, dust, or dirt can be prevented by covering furniture with a blanket or a cloth. You can dismantle the furniture, where applicable, and then pack the components to move, and assemble it later on.

  1. Let the family heirlooms stay with you

You can avoid handing over the responsibility of your family heirlooms to someone else, and keep them with you. Especially, if there are only a few items, carrying them won’t be a problem. Even if there are a lot of items, you can keep the box containing them in your car where you can keep an eye on it, instead of keeping them in the moving van.

  1. Temporarily give the heirlooms to someone else in the family

If you are afraid of damage to the family heirlooms or you cannot take it with you for some reason, then you can put the family heirlooms in possession of another family member, and get it back from them afterward.

Companies such as Pak Mail Santa Fe provide packing services that help you move, in a convenient and hassle-free way.